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Airline execs testify on baggage fees; say reforms needed to lower travel costs

By The Canadian Press

Published: December 13, 2024 at 1:46PM EST

CTV National News: Airline execs testify The heads of Canada's top airlines testified over the controversial decision to start charging for carry-on luggage. Judy Trinh reports.

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Suspect in Mississauga shooting held up inside home, police say

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Toronto Public Health warns of possible measles exposure at Toronto Pearson Airport

B.C. teen inspired by elementary student to become enduring volunteer

B.C. teen inspired by elementary student to become enduring volunteer

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Chick-Fil-A set to expand its offerings to include restaurants in B.C.

Trial will resume in May for Calgary-area man accused in sex assaults, kidnappings

Trial will resume in May for Calgary-area man accused in sex assaults, kidnappings

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Collision between OC Transpo bus and car injures two in Ottawa’s west end

Collision between OC Transpo bus and car injures two in Ottawa’s west end

Calabogie, Ont. residents fighting township over rights to old easement

Calabogie, Ont. residents fighting township over rights to old easement

Abord the Old Brewery Mission shuttle bus

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Thousands of health-care workers waiting for bonuses months after Santé Québec’s deadline

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Police warn public of text scam appearing to be from the RCMP

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Border Mayors Alliance launched across Canada; Manitoba excluded from initial group

Border Mayors Alliance launched across Canada; Manitoba excluded from initial group

CSC reports second death of inmate at Manitoba prison

CSC reports second death of inmate at Manitoba prison

Here’s why tap water in Regina, Moose Jaw may continue to smell come warmer weather

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Serious collision on Highway 41 near Melfort, detours in place

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirms early election will be called next Wednesday

Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirms early election will be called next Wednesday

Icy wonderland a labour of love for Waterloo man

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Traditional hunting trip yields hundreds of pounds of moose meat for those in need in Prince Albert

Traditional hunting trip yields hundreds of pounds of moose meat for those in need in Prince Albert

Blowing snow advisory extends to Regina and Saskatoon, highway conditions deteriorate

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Fire at Don Poulin Potatoes in Greater Sudbury

Fire at Don Poulin Potatoes in Greater Sudbury

Northern Ont. suspect accused of driving excavator while impaired

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What’s next after city closes emergency warming centre that brought 132 homeless Londoners inside Thursday night?

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Human remains found in Sarnia identified as missing person

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Collingwood man known as ‘Todd the Fraud’ in jail facing new fraud charges

Collingwood man known as ‘Todd the Fraud’ in jail facing new fraud charges

Costco eyeing Wasaga Beach for new site

Costco eyeing Wasaga Beach for new site

Trump’s tariff threat could jeopardize 29,000 greenhouse jobs across Ontario

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Province funding $18.8 million for Windsor road projects to help meet expected growth

Province funding $18.8 million for Windsor road projects to help meet expected growth

B.C. teen inspired by elementary student to become enduring volunteer

B.C. teen inspired by elementary student to become enduring volunteer

Stranded boaters taken to hospital after rescue off B.C. central coast

Stranded boaters taken to hospital after rescue off B.C. central coast

Coroner’s inquest recommends better pay for caregivers after starvation death of B.C. woman

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Mi'kmaq chiefs in Nova Scotia reject latest federal offer for a livelihood fishery

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Trump and Vance join March for Life anti-abortion activists in celebrating the movement's gains

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ICE agents attempted entry into elementary school but were not allowed inside, Chicago Public Schools officials say

ICE agents attempted entry into elementary school but were not allowed inside, Chicago Public Schools officials say

Carney ‘committed’ to running in next general election regardless of Liberal leadership outcome

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Trump administration withdraws proposed menthol ban

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Climate & Environment

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GM recalls nearly 6,000 electric vehicles in Canada

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