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Public service cuts putting Canadians at risk from climate disasters: union
OTTAWA - A federal union is arguing public service cuts are elevating the threats Canadians face from climate disasters. The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada held a demonstration...
Aug 5, 2026
WestJet flight cancellations tapering off as airline ramps back up after strike
Flight disruptions at WestJet appeared to be tailing off Tuesday as the airline ramps up following a brief work stoppage over the long weekend. Data from aviation analytics company Cirium showed 16 We...
Aug 4, 2026
WestJet strike ends as airline and union reach tentative agreement
CALGARY - WestJet and the union representing about 4,400 flight attendants reached a tentative contract agreement early Monday morning, ending a disruption to the airline's operations that left many t...
Aug 3, 2026 WestJet flight attendants on strike picket at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan)
WestJet flight attendants on strike as union, airline fail to come to terms
CALGARY - WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants went on strike early Sunday morning, and the airline halted all flights on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new co...
Aug 2, 2026
What travellers should know about navigating WestJet strike disruptions
HALIFAX - Thousands of passengers are trying to navigate the cancellation process as WestJet halts hundreds of flights due to a strike by its 4,400 flight attendants. The airline operates more than 60...
Aug 2, 2026
A quick look at recent airline labour disputes
WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants went on strike early Sunday morning, with the airline's flights halted on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new contract. Ove...
Aug 2, 2026
Bank of Canada's Macklem defends use of replacement workers during strike
OTTAWA - The head of the Bank of Canada is defending the central bank's use of replacement workers during a strike involving security officers. In a decision issued last week, the Canada Industrial Re...
Jul 31, 2026
International unions urge Trump official to reconsider 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
OTTAWA - The heads of two major international unions are calling on U.S. President Donald Trump's top trade official to reconsider proposed tariffs on Canadian imports. The Trump administration's thre...
Jul 31, 2026
Mediation and legislation: How the government could step into a WestJet strike
OTTAWA - The union representing WestJet flight attendants has issued a 72-hour strike notice, meaning workers could go on strike as soon as Sunday at 12:01 a.m. MT. Here's how the federal government c...
Jul 30, 2026
WestJet passengers should know their rights as strike looms, expert says
The countdown to a possible strike by WestJet flight attendants has Canadian travellers checking flight schedules, refreshing airline websites, and wondering one thing: What happens if my trip gets ca...
Jul 30, 2026 Gábor Lukács, president of Air Passenger Rights, said WestJet passengers should know their rights before making any decisions. (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Remembering Ken Krawetz
Sarah Mills says Ken Krawetz, one of the founders of the Saskatchewan Party, had a booming voice that filled the marble ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Oct. 2
On Friday's show, Evan talks about the west coast oil pipeline, the business climate in Saskatchewan, how grocery stores...