A pilot died when an aircraft crashed in Quebec after participating in a Remembrance Day ceremony.

What it means

A pilot died when his small plane crashed during a Remembrance Day ceremony in Quebec's Beauce region. The pilot, identified as Daniel Parent, was participating in a formation flight as part of the ceremony. The crash is under investigation by the Sûreté du Québec, the provincial police.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

The claim is solid, based on multiple reputable news outlets (Global News, CBC, CTV) citing police sources. The pilot has been identified and the reporting is close to the primary source.

How new

This is genuinely new; the crash occurred on the day of reporting and articles were published within hours.

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• The Globe and Mail — first to publish