Global National: May 19, 2026 | Snowbirds to be temporarily grounded until early 2030s

The Snowbirds will soon be temporarily out of commission for the first time in more than 50 years. Heather Yourex-West explains why the iconic aerial performers won't be taking off again until the early 2030s. An independent panel says a proposed energy deal with Hydro-Québec is not in Newfoundland and Labrador's best interest. Heidi Petracek explains why Newfoundland and Labrador's government is rejecting the 2024 memorandum of understanding and where it leaves negotiations. The World Health Organization (WHO) is worried about the speed and scale of an Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Vincent McAviney explains why the severity of this crisis might be significantly underestimated. Plus, three siblings have finally met for the first time since the child welfare system ripped them apart during the Sixties Scoop. Vasilios Bellos reports on the family’s reunion in Winnipeg. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11855155/defence-minister-canadian-snowbirds/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews #GlobalNational #Snowbirds