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Toronto Star
3 days ago
- Toronto Star
‘Zero arrests': RCMP say nobody arrested at G7, but charges possible for pilot
CALGARY - Law enforcement officials overseeing security at the G7 leaders' summit said Wednesday no arrests were made during the three-day event, except for one rogue pilot who forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets. During the summit, which included leaders from Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy and the European Union, no-fly zones were in place over Kananaskis Village and the Calgary International Airport.
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Mounties say nobody arrested at G7, but charges possible for wayward pilot
Published Jun 18, 2025 • 2 minute read A group of activists protest the G7 Summit at Fenlands Centre parking lot on June 16, 2025 in Banff, Alta. Photo by Leah Hennel / Getty Images CALGARY — Law enforcement officials overseeing security at the G7 leaders' summit said Wednesday no arrests were made during the three-day event, except for one rogue pilot who forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account During the summit, which included leaders from Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy and the European Union, no-fly zones were in place over Kananaskis Village and the Calgary International Airport. Those temporary restrictions were lifted Wednesday, but there was one violation Sunday over Kananaskis on the day leaders were set to arrive. The North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) deployed fighter jets to intercept the fixed-wing civilian aircraft above the Kananaskis area and tried to get his attention before resorting to final warning measures to contact the pilot. Read More Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'As a result of that, the Royal Canadian Air Force and our NORAD partners responded in a manner to enforce and secure that airspace,' RCMP Chief Supt. David Hall told a news conference. 'Thankfully, we were able to have that pilot safely exit the controlled airspace, land and an investigation started into what exactly happened there.' Hall said the pilot was directed to land in Brooks, 285 km to the east, where he was met by RCMP. 'At this time it's not my understanding that any charges have been laid.' The pilot is not in custody. The RCMP-led Integrated Safety and Security Group spent months working with partners to prepare for the worst, including setting up designated demonstration zones in Calgary and Banff. Protests were small. Two of the three zones in Calgary were barely used. Protesters chose Calgary City Hall as their main venue, but no more than a few hundred showed up Sunday, the busiest day of the summit. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Monday and Tuesday only saw about 100 Sikhs protest the arrival of India's prime minister. RECOMMENDED VIDEO The 2002 G8 summit, also held in Kananaskis, resulted in large protests, including marches through downtown Calgary. Joe Brar, the G7 event security director from Calgary Police, said 17 different groups protested Sunday. He said the world is a different place now than it was 23 years ago. 'There are other ways of demonstrating now as well rather than just showing up in person,' he said. 'Technology allows people from all parts of the world to reach in and express their views and their opinions so I think it's just a change in the environment.' Hall said he was unable to give a price tag for G7 security, but said the number will eventually be released. NHL Editorial Cartoons Canada Soccer Columnists
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
‘Zero arrests': RCMP say nobody arrested at G7 but charges possible for wayward pilot
CALGARY – Law enforcement officials overseeing security at the G7 leaders' summit said Wednesday no arrests were made during the three-day event, except for one rogue pilot who forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets. During the summit, which included leaders from Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy and the European Union, no-fly zones were in place over Kananaskis Village and the Calgary International Airport. Those temporary restrictions were lifted Wednesday, but there was one violation Sunday over Kananaskis, the day the leaders were set to arrive. The North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) deployed fighter jets to intercept the fixed-wing civilian aircraft above the Kananaskis area and tried to get his attention before resorting to final warning measures to contact the pilot. 'As a result of that, the Royal Canadian Air Force and our NORAD partners responded in a manner to enforce and secure that airspace,' RCMP Chief Supt. David Hall told a news conference. 'Thankfully, we were able to have that pilot safely exit the controlled airspace, land and an investigation started into what exactly happened there.' Hall said the pilot was directed to land in Brooks, 285 kilometres to the east, where he was met by RCMP. 'At this time it's not my understanding that any charges have been laid.' The pilot is not in custody. The RCMP-led Integrated Safety and Security Group spent months working with partners to prepare for the worst, including setting up designated demonstration zones in Calgary and Banff. Protests were small. Two of the three zones in Calgary were barely used. Protesters chose Calgary city hall as their main venue, but no more than a few hundred showed up Sunday, the busiest day of the summit. Monday and Tuesday only saw about a hundred Sikhs protest the arrival of India's prime minister. The 2002 G8 summit, also held in Kananaskis, resulted in large protests, including marches through downtown Calgary. Joe Brar, the G7 event security director from Calgary police, said 17 different groups protested Sunday. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. He said the world is a different place now than it was 23 years ago. 'There are other ways of demonstrating now as well that rather than just showing up in person,' he said. 'Technology allows people from all parts of the world to reach in and express their views and their opinions so I think it's just a change in the environment.' Hall said he was unable to give a price tag for G7 security, but said the number will eventually be released. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 18, 2025
The Province
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Province
CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted airspace above G7 site in Alberta
Published Jun 15, 2025 • 1 minute read An F-18 takes off during a practice run at the Aero Gatineau-Ottawa air show in Gatineau, Que., on Sept. 16, 2022. Photo by TONY CALDWELL / Postmedia Network KANANASKIS, Alta. — Canadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated restricted airspace above Kananaskis, Alta., where G7 leaders are gathering for meetings. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors RCMP said in a news release that the fixed-wing Canadian aircraft entered the restricted area shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday, and NORAD's Canadian region deployed CF-18 Hornet fighter jets to intercept it. The release said that after multiple steps were taken to gain the pilot's attention, 'final warning measures' were used to contact the pilot and have them safely land under their own power. Const. Lauren Mowbray said those measures involved the jets firing warning flares, and the plane was met on the ground by the RCMP and their partners. The release didn't say where the plane originated or where it landed, noting the matter remains under investigation. RECOMMENDED VIDEO It said two notices to airmen of temporary air restrictions over Calgary and Kananaskis have been in place since Saturday morning and will continue until noon Tuesday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It is every pilot's responsibility to ensure that there are no restrictions in the airspace they intend to fly,' the release stated, noting that further information wouldn't be provided at this time. 'These incidents take away resources that could be utilized in police work and securing the summit site.' Mowbray did not have any information on whether the pilot is facing charges. Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting G7 leaders from the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and Italy in Kananaskis, southwest of Calgary in the Rocky Mountains. Some leaders of non-member countries, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are also set to attend. Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks National Sports NHL
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Private plane enters restricted no-fly zone above G7 venue in Canada, military jets deployed
A private plane entered the no-fly zone above the G-7 venue in Canada. A private aircraft violated the no-fly zone and entered the restricted space above the G7 summit venue at Kananaskis Country in Alberta. To intercept the plane, the North American Aerospace Defence Command had to deploy CF-18 Hornet fighter jets. The civilian plane was made to land safely. The authorities said that multiple steps were used to alert the pilot before resorting to "final warning measures" to contact the pilot. The pilot landed the civilian aircraft safely under their own power and was met on the ground by RCMP officers, according to the Integrated Safety and Security Group. The authorities said they took the incident seriously as it's the pilot's responsibility to ensure that they are not flying into a no-fly zone. "These incidents take away resources that could be utilized in police work and securing the summit site," they said. Temporary air space restrictions over both Calgary and Kananaskis have been in place since Saturday morning. One no-fly zone is centred on Kananaskis village and has a radius of 30 nautical miles. Another is centred on the Calgary International Airport and has a radius of 20 nautical miles. Restrictions in both locations will be enforced until midnight Tuesday. The 51st G7 Summit, held from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, ma the 50th anniversary of the Group of Seven's first meeting in 1975. Canada assumed the G7 presidency for the seventh time on January 1 this year, hosting leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, alongside the European Union. Host of the G7, Canada PM Mark Carney will sit for a one-on-one meeting with President Donald Trump ahead of the G7 meeting. Carney has been keen to ink a deal with Trump on trade and security, and for the U.S. president to drop his punishing tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and the auto industry.
