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Flight attendants have hit the picket lines on Sunday after CUPE Local 8125, and WestJet fail to reach an agreement on a new contract before the strike deadline at midnight on Saturday.

Four people, including a child, are dead, and several others were injured after a severe crash on Stoney Trail late Sunday night, police are investigating.

Monday marked the official opening of the West Island Branch of the REM Light-Rail Network. While commuters say the new service will be a game changer, researchers are watching to see whether the surprising trends found on other REM branches will be similar on this line. Phil Carpenter reports.

The West Island branch of the REM light rail network is finally opening to the public. The much-anticipated Anse-à-l’Orme branch will be inaugurated this weekend. As Phil Carpenter reports, some parking problems have been resolved just in time for the official opening.

The evacuation order for the Jacket Lake wildfire has been lifted, as officials say the fire is now being held. As Kendra Gannon reports, the rain that fell across the region last night and into this morning was a welcome sight for firefighters

WestJet flight attendants are now on strike, after the company, and union failed to come to an agreement. WestJet passengers are now without a flight as more than 300 flights are cancelled. John Gradek is a former airline executive and faculty lecturer on Aviation Management at McGill University. He joins Jennifer Palma to discuss the...

Hundreds of WestJet flights have been cancelled after more than 4,000 of the airline’s flight attendants walked off the job when their union and employer failed to reach an agreement. Global’s Jazan Grewal is joined by Barry Choi, personal finance and travel expert, who shares practical advice for passengers caught in the middle of the...

West Jet flight attendants are on strike across the country after last-minute negotiations failed to lead to a new collective agreement. Cameron Jones, recording secretary for The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 8125, says the bargaining committee is working to make a deal with West Jet that addresses members priorities and allows flight...

Several WestJet flight attendants and supporters picketed outside Trudeau International Airport Sunday after the union representing workers failed to reach a deal with the airline. Now passengers, including a Montreal Women’s football team, are left stranded wondering what’s next for them. Phil Carpenter reports.

Aiming to reward advocates for fighting against the Billy Bishop Airport expansion and help with the cost of living, the Mayor’s pitching free ferry rides for kids and seniors this August. But the timing of the perk so close to the election raises questions over whether it’s actually a campaign gimmick. Matthew Bingley reports.

It feels like this summer has just been storm after storm after storm here in the Edmonton area. Saturday night quickly became dangerous as another hail and wind storm ripped through the city leaving behind more damage. Katherine Ludwig has the details.

Some might call it the purr-fect tale. “Nine 1/2 Lives” is a collection of short heartwarming stories about life with senior cats. The book advocates for elderly feline adoption, and is raising funds for a local animal rescue. An official launch took place on Wednesday at the Golden Age Social Centre in Halifax. Skye Bryden-Blom...

All the rain we’ve seen in the capital region over the past month is having some unintended consequences in St. Albert. The Sturgeon River has broken its banks and people are noticing, but not for the reason you might think. Jasmine King has more.

Many Montrealers walking past Place des Arts in recent days have been exposed to a jarring sight. The main entrance to the entertainment hub is being demolished. It’s part of a $134 million dollar renovation project that’s raising some eyebrows. Dan Spector reports.

Another night of stormy weather in Manitoba, with some southwest parts of the province get hammered by golf-ball sized hail. As Global’s Marney Blunt reports, the stormy season has some businesses and insurers run off their feet.

Prince Harry is scheduled to arrive in the United Kingdom Monday, and the controversy is already building. We’ve heard that he will be traveling alone, though the family might accompany him later, and despite accepting an invitation to stay at the palace, there are rumors that Harry will not accept. Plus, a decision on Harry’s...

A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked northern Japan Thursday morning, shaking communities across the region and injuring eight people. Officials said there was no tsunami threat, while some bullet train and local rail services were temporarily suspended for safety inspections. Authorities also reported no abnormalities at nuclear facilities and are urging residents to remain alert for...

Summer is finally here, but there’s something that wants to ruin the celebration: bugs. According to experts, Canadians should expect a more severe mosquito season as a result of this year’s rains. Mosquitoes, wasps, and bees will have to dodge your home with our barrage of easy-to-set-up items, and Melissa Maker is here to help...

Justice Minister Sean Fraser says federal bail and sentencing reform that will target the “most frequent” issues seen across the country is now law. The Bail and Sentencing Reform Act received royal assent Monday evening and creates 80 changes surrounding bail and sentencing to the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) and the...

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas floated an aggressive timeline — take a four-year project and complete it in just 12 months. But halfway through the ambitious work to replace the failing Bearspaw south feeder main, officials say they’re right on schedule. Skylar Peters reports.