WestJet strike ends after tentative deal reached
Good news for the travelling public, the strike by WestJet flight attendants has ended after a tentative agreement was reached overnight.
Derby News
Monday, August 3, 2026
Politics & Government
WestJet strike over after airliner reaches tentative deal with flight attendants
WestJet has reached a tentative agreement with its flight attendants, ending a strike. The deal, pending approval by union members, increases pay for pre-takeoff work and expands compensated duties....
WestJet, union reach tentative agreement to end strike
The agreement will next go to WestJet Cabin Crew for a ratification vote
Here’s where Canadians are earning the most — and the region where wages are lowest
Residents in the top-earning area made an average of $1,862.20 per week in May this year
ANALYSIS: With four vacant ridings, why did Carney call just three byelections?
The Liberals gave themselves a three-to-one financial advantage over the Bloc Québecois by holding off calling a race in the other vacant Québec seat, David Akin writes.
Business & Economy
Iran War Made Belgium Wholly Dependent on Russia for LNG in July
Belgium became wholly dependent on Russia for imports of liquefied natural gas last month as the war in the Middle East caused a slump in supply to Europe.
A Multi-State Pipeline Won’t Reach the West Until 2029. Nevada’s Only Refinery Is Entering Production Now.
Issued on behalf of Sky Quarry Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYQ) NEW YORK, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American News Group News Commentary – As Nevada works to shore up its fuel security, the state’s...
Oklahoma Department of Transportation Adopts PointMan to Improve the Utility Infrastructure Throughout the State
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ProStar® Holdings Inc. (“ProStar®” or “the Company”) (TSXV: MAPS, OTCQX: MAPPF, FSE: 5D00), developer of PointMan® Precision...
St. Augustine Announces Dates for 2026–2027 Nights of Lights Festival
Florida’s Historic Coast’s renowned holiday lights display returns Nov. 21, 2026–Jan. 18, 2027 St. Augustine, FL, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While Florida’s Historic Coast is in full...
NILA Token Now Available to Eligible U.S. Users on Webot, a Licensed U.S. Cryptocurrency Exchange
Availability marks an important milestone ahead of the planned launch of MindChain and NILA’s migration to its native Layer 2 network MATAWAN, New Jersey / GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Aug. 03,...
Environment & Climate
‘They are such neat, busy little folk’: the unexpected superpowers of the common woodlouse
The article highlights the common woodlouse, a detritivore with over 300 regional names in Britain. It emphasizes the creature's ecological role in cleaning environments and its resilience to toxic...
‘Danger no longer only comes from the hitmen, but from the state’: the Honduran farmers labelled terrorists for protecting their land
Honduran smallholder farmers face escalating violence from palm oil firms and traffickers, compounded by a new government criminalizing community leaders. Following a recent massacre that killed...
Black Foils on crest of a wave in fight against destructive marine trawling
New Zealand’s Black Foils SailGP team finished fifth at the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix after rebuilding their boat following a crash. Despite racing setbacks, the team won the Impact League’s...