Snowbirds grounded? Reaction from | CTV News Vancouver Island | May 7, 2026

Summer 2026 could be the last chance to see Canada's iconic snowbirds take to the sky. A conservative MP says Ottawa is preparing to pause or cancel the popular Air Force program due to an aging fleet, forcing the defense minister to respond. The squad is beloved by many Vancouver Islanders as the Snowbirds use 10 Wing Comox in the spring for training. #snowbirds #canadiannews #ctvnewsvancouverisland ** Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos:    / ctvnews   Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news, fast, download the CTV News App: https://www.ctvnews.ca/app Must-watch stories and full programs at http://www.ctvnews.ca/video CTV News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/CTV-News CTV News on X (formerly Twitter):   / ctvnews   CTV News on Reddit:   / ctvnews   CTV News on LinkedIn:   / ctv-news   --- CTV News is Canada's most-watched news organization both locally and nationally, and has a network of national, international, and local news operations. #ctvnews #ctvnationalnews #canadiannews