Friday, October 6th, 2023
Cost of Canada’s new flagship ocean science vessel jumps to $1.28B
Vessel will track climate change in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of St Lawrence The budget for Canada’s new flagship ocean research ship increased 28 per cent this year jumping from $995 million to $1.28 billion. Construction of the offshore oceanographic science vessel is underway at the Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, B.C., as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy. It will replace the decommissioned Canadian Coast Guard Ship Hudson — now at a wreckers yard — to provide scientific and ocean mapping missions in Atlantic Canada. The offshore oceanographic science vessel is theRead more
3 people dead after plane crash in Chilliwack, B.C.: RCMP
Everyone on board died and the next of kin are being notified Three people are dead after a small plane crashed in Chilliwack, B.C., according to RCMP in the city about 100 kilometres east of Vancouver. The plane crashed behind a motel near the airport, killing the pilot and everyone on board, Sgt. Pete Healey said. The RCMP are notifying the victims’ next of kin, Healey said. It’s still unknown what caused the Piper PA-34 Seneca, a twin-engined light aircraft to crash. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said it’s sending investigators. FirstRead more