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CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Measles exposure at Calgary International Airport
Passengers arrive for flights at Calgary International Airport in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. Calgary International (YYC) is the busiest airport in Alberta and the third-busiest in Canada by passenger traffic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Alberta Health Services (AHS) is warning the public after someone with a confirmed case of measles was at the Calgary International Airport while infectious. Health officials say the individual travelled to the Calgary Zone and may have encountered the public at the airport. AHS says anyone who was in the U.S. departures area, near Gate 90/92 on May 19 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. MT may have been exposed. The infected person flew out of Calgary on WestJet flight 6336 to Salt Lake City. 'Anyone who attended this location at this time, who was born in or after 1970 and has less than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine, may be at risk for developing measles,' AHS said in its advisory. 'They should self-monitor for symptoms of measles and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records.' Officials say if anyone develops symptoms such as a fever of 38.3 C or higher, a cough, runny nose and/or red eyes and a rash that appears shortly after the fever begins, they should stay home and call AHS' measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 before seeking medical attention. Individuals who believe they could be included in this advisory should monitor their symptoms until June 9. As of Wednesday at 10 a.m., the provincial government says there have been 724 confirmed cases of measles in Alberta.
CBC
6 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Calgary to 'welcome the world' as airport expects more than 5.8M travellers this summer
Social Sharing Calgarians can expect the city to be especially busy this summer. The Calgary Airport Authority announced on Tuesday that it expects more than 5.8 million travellers to go through the Calgary International Airport this summer. That's an average of 67,000 passengers a day, or "effectively the equivalent of three-and-a-half Saddledomes coming through the terminal every single day" from June to August, said Chris Miles, chief operating officer of the airport authority. The increased travel over the next three months can be chalked up to major events happening in the Calgary area this summer, including the G7, Rotary International Convention and Calgary Stampede. "Calgary is really ready to welcome the world," said Hall. The G7 leaders' summit will bring world leaders, along with thousands of delegates and journalists, to Kananaskis from June 15 to 17. One of the goals for the G7 is "highlighting what Calgary has to offer so that those delegates go back and really advocate for what Calgary has to offer," said Hall. Shortly after the G7, more than 15,000 members of the Rotary Club from around the world are set to attend the Rotary International Convention from June 21 to 25. July 4 to 13 marks the annual return of the Calgary Stampede. Last year's event set a new attendance record with 1,477,953 visits. Hall said planning for this year's busy summer at the airport has been underway since November 2024, with partners like the Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority and Nav Canada involved in the months-long planning process. Expect tighter airport security for G7 Guests should prepare for an increased security presence at the airport before, during and after the G7 summit, "particularly at curbside and around our roads around the airport," said Hall. "There will be absolutely zero tolerance for unattended vehicles on the curb," he said. The airport's policy on unattended vehicles is always in place, but will be subject to "enhanced enforcement" due to the G7. While there will be a noticeable increase in security, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority chief Deanna Manson said there won't be any significant impact on visitors at the Calgary airport. "We have been planning extensively with our partners and have procedures in place so that welcoming the delegates does not interfere with the average traveller coming through the airport," she said.
CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Added security precautions at Calgary airport amid influx of travellers to G7
Canadians appear on a "YYC" sign at Calgary International Airport in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh) Calgarians can expect to see an influx of visitors when the G7 Summit is held later this month. Though the international event will be held in nearby Kananaskis, Calgary will serve as the entry point for many travellers. 'We're preparing for an exceptionally busy summer ahead,' said Chris Miles, chief operating officer for the Calgary Airport Authority, at a Tuesday news conference. The YYC Calgary International Airport will see thousands of people pass through during the 2025 G7 Summit – which runs from June 15 to 17 – followed by the 2025 Rotary International Convention from June 21 to 25 and the 2025 Calgary Stampede from July 4 to 13. Miles says they expect the events will help contribute to a record-breaking number of travellers this summer – an estimated 5.8 million, with an average of 67,000 people per day. Increased airport security during G7 Miles says there will be an increased security presence at the airport before, during and after the G7 Summit. 'There will be absolutely zero tolerance for unattended vehicles on the curb,' Miles said. 'So that is definitely a security consideration we have at the airport, and it's a policy that we have in place all the time, but especially during events such as the G7. There will be an enhanced enforcement – and the enforcement will be swift.' Miles said there will be road closures in and around the airport, but travellers and staff working at the airport will still be able to access the building. 'There will be no stopping on our perimeter roads, and the airport tunnel will be closed June 15 to June 18 to support G7 activities,' he added. Miles said travellers will also see an increased police presence at the airport to make sure things go smoothly. 'And their sole mission is the security of the event,' he said. 'We have a dedicated Calgary Police Service at the airport. What you will see during the G7 is a very visible presence on top of that. You will see officers walking around the terminal, you will see officers in and around the perimeter of the airport.' Miles said the number of flights coming in hasn't really changed, but the ones arriving are 'very full.' 'The heads of state come in on their private aircraft, and then the rest of the delegation comes through the terminal.'
CTV News
15-05-2025
- CTV News
Former WestJet employee awarded $65K for wrongful dismissal over COVID-19 vaccination
WestJet passenger jets parked at departure gates at the Calgary International Airport on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
