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Changing times. https://www.radionl.com/2023/10/11/blue-river-based-mike-wiegele-helicopter-skiing-sold-to-colorado-company/

Terrible to read of an accident of this nature. Thoughts are with everyone concerned. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/helicopter-incident-in-smithers-b-c-kills-maintenance-worker-1.6839475 Helicopter incident in Smithers, B.C., kills maintenance worker Transportation Safety Board investigating situation, which left another worker seriously hurt CBC News · Posted: May 10, 2023 9:06 PM PDT | Last Updated: 11 hours ago The fatal incident happened at Smithers Regional Airport. (Smithers Airport) A helicopter rotating out of control in northern B.C. killed one worker and seriously injured another over the weekend, federal regulators said. The Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday it is investigating a May 6 incident at Smithers Airport. Spokesperson Liam MacDonald said the tragedy happened during maintenance work on the helicopter. The craft's engine was on and it began an uncontrollable yaw, or rotation. As it spun, it struck two people on the ground. "The pilot was able to shut down the engine and put the helicopter up right," said MacDonald. "But unfortunately one of the maintenance workers was fatally injured and the other received serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital for treatment." The aircraft belonged to Mustang Helicopters. The company's president, Frederic Allard, declined to comment on the incident when reached by phone, citing the ongoing TSB investigation. MacDonald described the investigation as one with "low complexity" and findings generally applicable only to the incident itself. WorkSafeBC said it is not involved in the investigation as it is under federal jurisdiction. MacDonald said the goal is to conclude the investigation within about seven months. With files from Betsy Trumpener and Nicole Oud

What an incredibly reliable source Principia-Scientific is! https://www.desmog.com/john-o-sullivan/ Whenever I read any of this whacko stuff disseminated by flaky individuals, I always look for the source. I'll let you reach your own conclusions.

Does this mean you can operate ex US military Restricted Categoty helicopters in Canada now? Did TC finally define this?

Well, there appears to be sound support from the aviation industry. https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Foster-Coulson/200836346

Looking at the publication and the information source, I think it's veracity can be clearly quantified.

If you are offended by profanity, this clip may not be for you. This is in a slightly different context, but is how the carrot technique is taught in business school, or learned from others and adapted by whoever is running the business or operation in question. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VReU7EgfPLc&ab_channel=BBCComedyGreats

https://www.richmond-news.com/local-news/only-in-richmondhelicopter-lands-in-badminton-centre-parking-lot-5388292 Only in Richmond... helicopter lands in badminton centre parking lot Dave Thomson couldn't believe his eyes, or his ears, when the passenger said it wasn't an emergency landing Alan Campbell about 16 hours ago This helicopter made an unscheduled stop at Ace Badminton's parking lot in north Richmond on Thursday.Dave Thomson photo Richmond is well known across the region for being at the centre of all that is bizarre. But an incident in the north of the city on Thursday morning has to be right up there with the best – or worst. Richmond News reader Dave Thomson contacted the newsroom after witnessing something being “parked” near the Fraser River and the Bridgeport Canada Line station. Chopper floats into badminton centre But it wasn’t a boat being docked, or a train pulling into the station – it was a helicopter making an unscheduled landing in the parking lot of a badminton centre. “I was just around the sky train bridge entrance and thought I heard a helicopter,” Thomson told the News. “It seemed louder than usual. Being so accustomed, I ignored it until this thing dropped right into the badminton parking lot. “A grey-haired woman was the pilot. An older guy (in his 60s) got out of the back. “I asked him if they made an emergency landing (because) of the wind. He said no!...Only in Richmond!” Thomson wondered if the landing was even legal and jokingly questioned the need to take a chopper to a game of badminton. However, when the News contacted Ace Badminton on Van Horne Way, they said they had no idea who the helicopter belonged to. Badminton centre thought helicopter belonged to the Richmond News And, due to there being a language barrier during the call, they mistakenly understood the News reporter to be the helicopter owner or pilot and demanded we remove it “from their private parking lot.” The badminton centre said it was contacting the police, as has the News, to ask if there were any reports of a forced landing in the area.

Is this helicopter still in Canada, or did it leave by a means other than flight?

Great to see someone has finally figured out how to get the CH-47D into Canada to operate. Now, let's get those Blackhawks in!

We started being advised by Customers that they will require all our crew to be double vaccinated included as an addendum to their existing contracts - without exception. In turn, they will ensure that all pax we carry are also fully vaccinated - without exception. If your employer decides not to endorse this change, then you may be out of work anyway whether you are vaccinated or not. But just for interest, Dawson Creek had an interesting experience with "expert" anti-vaccine testimony from a self proclaimed expert, who offers alternative treatments with Tarot Cards and Essential Oils when she's not pushing the boundaries of molecular science. Is this what the anti-vaxxers here subscribe to, or do you have some other science you're using? You might want to google the YouTube video if you want a good laugh from a babbling crackpot. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/covid-19-vaccine-disinformation-dawson-creek-1.6201246

I wonder who might have undertaken this mission? Registration and markings obscured - must have been some keen aviation enthusiast! https://www.iheartradio.ca/ctv-news-content/rcmp-say-helicopter-provided-supplies-to-old-growth-logging-protesters-in-fairy-creek-area-1.16024402

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/low-flying-helicopter-advertising-stunt-wakes-downtown-vancouver-1.6076150 British Columbia Low-flying helicopters performing advertising stunt wake up downtown Vancouver Social Sharing Car manufacturer Subaru is apologizing for the 5:30 a.m. disturbance Akshay Kulkarni · CBC News · Posted: Jun 22, 2021 5:23 PM PT | Last Updated: June 22 A helicopter carrying an SUV as part of an advertisement stunt woke up Vancouver's West End Tuesday at 5:30 a.m. (Kris Selezinka) 115 comments Residents of Vancouver's West End were rudely awakened Tuesday morning by two low-flying helicopters shooting a Subaru commercial. The nearly hour-long stunt started at 5:30 a.m. and involved an SUV suspended from a helicopter near English Bay, while another helicopter encircled it shooting video. Social media was filled with complaints from residents who also made more than 20 calls to the city and to the VPD. Some compared the noise to a rescue operation, while others likened it to a loud alarm clock. WATCH | 2 helicopters buzz by towers in the city's West End at 5:30 a.m.: West End woken up at dawn by helicopter dangling an SUV 19 hours ago 1:00 The stunt was part of a commercial shoot by Japanese car giant Subaru. 1:00 "This is one of the most densely populated areas in North America and they think it's acceptable to do [it]," said Kris Selezinka, a West End resident who was woken up by the noise at dawn. "The fact that these guys think that they can fly around and wake everyone up is crazy." A Subaru spokesperson said city and federal officials approved the timing. "We followed all necessary protocols and received clearance from the City of Vancouver and Transport Canada, including the recommended time to conduct this aerial exercise," said Subaru spokesperson Julie Lychak. "We also wish to apologize to anyone we unintentionally disturbed while we were in the area." Transport Canada said it granted Squamish-based Black Tusk Helicopters permission for the stunt and the approval to film it came from the City of Vancouver. A city spokesperson said it did approve the shoot and "did not have any concerns" it would impact residents. "Unfortunately, the flight path and sound impacts this morning did not match what was described to staff and, regrettably, caused a lot of disruption to residents of the area," the city said, noting that neither it or Transport Canada were informed of changes to the flight path. Vancouver to update noise bylaw in response to anti-gay preachers in West End Lawnmowers roaring. Neighbours stomping. Stereos blaring. How the pandemic has amplified noise of daily life The city said it would be following up with Transport Canada about the incident. Under Vancouver's bylaws, loud noises such as construction and leaf blowers are usually prohibited before 7:30 a.m. The city spokesperson said 13 people called 311 complaining about the noise. Twelve people also called the Vancouver police.

Maybe the cyclic or collective came of in his hand?

Condolences to the families and colleagues at Great Slave. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/helicopter-accident-resolute-griffith-island-1.6002456 3 dead after helicopter accident near Resolute, Nunavut Great Slave Helicopter aircraft involved in crash near Griffith Island, officials say CBC News · Posted: Apr 26, 2021 11:56 AM CT | Last Updated: 2 minutes ago The accident happened on Griffith Island near Resolute, Nunavut. (CBC) Three people are dead after a helicopter crash near Resolute, Nunavut. It happened near Griffith Island, and involved a Great Slave Helicopters AS350-B2. A news release on Monday morning from great Slave Helicopters said there were two flight crew and one wildlife biologist on board. None survived, the company says. The names of the deceased have not yet been released. The aircraft debris has been found about 22 kilometres southwest of Resolute Bay, the release says. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) has reportedly located the aircraft. A spokesperson for the JRCC said RCMP are leading the investigation into the crash. The TSB says it is gathering information and preparing to deploy resources to the area.