Sunday, August 2, 2026
WestJet flight attendants have initiated a strike after last-minute negotiations failed. The union representing 4,400 employees announced the walkout, prompting WestJet to suspend most flight...
Trading an airport expansion for a high-speed rail project is no way to run a country
WestJet flight attendants have initiated a strike after negotiations between the airline and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) failed to reach an agreement. The walkout began early Sunday...
Alberta's Kids Help Phone reported a 29% increase in nighttime text messages compared to the same period last year, signaling rising juvenile mental health concerns in the province. This surge...
Health Canada advises Canadians to apply one teaspoon of sunscreen per exposed body part, challenging the common belief that frequent reapplication is always necessary. Experts emphasize that there...
The WestJet labour dispute is characterized as a proxy battle between Prime Minister Mark Carney and unions. The Liberal government is reportedly restricting strike rights in federally regulated...
Julien Frascadore, a judoka from Beauport, QC, has been named Team Canada’s Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Frascadore won gold in the -66 kg judo category and...
Emerging market investors face a challenging July, testing hopes for a strong year. This period may signal future headwinds, indicating potential instability ahead. While the article highlights...
Hundreds of residents in eastern Washington State, specifically north and west of Spokane, have been ordered to evacuate their homes. The evacuation orders were issued after stiff, dry winds...
US President Donald Trump has paused planned military strikes against Iran, citing diplomatic progress. Tehran and other Middle Eastern powers reportedly informed Trump that an agreement to reopen...
Following a ship collision in north-east England on July 19, thousands of volunteers mobilized to clean up plastic pellet spillage. Up to 2,000 individuals used basic tools to collect lentil-sized...
The article discusses the severe challenges of the 2026 summer, marked by extreme heat, wildfires, and drought affecting the UK and neighboring regions. It highlights environmental impacts, including...
Half of England and all of Wales are in drought as July becomes the driest month on record. This follows four record-breaking heatwaves since May, marking the third drought in five years. Extreme...