Victoria Day Weekend

• Many Canadian campers choosing to camp north of the border this year amid U.S. trade war

  The May long weekend marks the start of the summer camping season and many Canadians say they're cancelling trips to the U.S. and will camp north of the border this year instead.

  Politics

  May 16, 2025
  
• Ontarians to see wild swing in weather throughout Victoria Day long weekend

  The Victoria Day long weekend is often the start to summer for many Ontarians with many heading to trailers and cottages to kick off the season.

  Weather

  May 15, 2025
  
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• WestJet pilots’ expectations ‘fairly high,’ CEO says as strike deadline nears

  Alexis von Hoensbroech called WestJet's most recent offer to the strike-poised pilots' union 'very reasonable but also very generous,' but said the two sides remain very far apart.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023
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• Did WestJet pilots reject $300K+ salaries? Union says figures ‘cherry-picked’

  Global News obtained a memo sent by WestJet's vice-president of flight operations hours after the Air Line Pilots Association issued a 72-hour strike notice Monday evening.

  Canada

  May 16, 2023
• WestJet pilots issue 72-hour strike notice after failing to reach deal, airline announces lockout

  The pilots' union said in a statement it was poised to issue the notice over the weekend but delayed doing so to allow negotiations to continue.

  Canada

  May 15, 2023
• WestJet pilots strike looms: What to know if you’ve got a flight booked

  WestJet pilots could be on strike next week as they lobby the airline for improved pay and working conditions. Here's what that could mean for passengers with upcoming flights.

  Money

  May 12, 2023
• ‘Very optimistic’: Busy start to tourism season in Penticton, B.C.

  After a busy first weekend back, S.S. Sicamous Museum and Heritage Park volunteers said they are optimistic going into summer. 

  Canada

  May 24, 2022
• May long weekend brings snow instead of sun in Saskatchewan

  While some weekenders are not happy about snow hitting the ground instead of sun this May long weekend, Saskatchewan meteorologist Peter Quinlan said there is no need to worry. 

  Weather

  May 20, 2022
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• What’s open and closed in Kingston, Ont. over Victoria Day long weekend

  Monday is Victoria Day and that means closures and reductions in some services.

  Canada

  May 20, 2022
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• Wet weather in the forecast across Ontario for Victoria Day weekend

  For many Ontarians, the Victoria Day weekend is usually the kickoff to summer, but Global News chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell says soggy conditions are in store this year.

  Canada

  May 19, 2022