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WestJet Strike Countdown: What to Do If You're Flying This Long Weekend

  Published July 31, 2026  |  Canadian Money Brief If you've got a WestJet flight booked for this weekend, here's the situation in one line: a strike or a lockout could ground the airline's cabin crew as early as Saturday, August 1 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time / Sunday, August 2 at 12:01 a.m. MT — right at the start of the busy August long weekend. Nothing has happened yet. WestJet and the union representing its roughly 4,400 flight attendants, CUPE Local 8125, are both still at the table. But both sides have now filed the legal paperwork that makes a work stoppage possible within days, so this is the moment to actually check your booking rather than hope it sorts itself out. HOW WE GOT HERE Flight attendants voted 99.4% in favour of a strike mandate back on July 15. On July 30, the union issued a 72-hour strike notice over wages and unpaid ground work — CUPE says the average flight attendant does about 35 hours a month of unpaid boarding, security, and delay-related work...

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McDonald’s System Outages Reported Worldwide

 


McDonald’s, the global fast-food giant, faced widespread system outages on Friday, causing disruptions at many of its outlets across the world. The technical glitches led to temporary closures of some restaurants and prompted a flurry of complaints on social media platforms.

Reports of system outages spanned multiple countries, affecting operations in Japan, Thailand, and other regions. The company attributed the disruptions to a “technology outage.”  McDonald’s assured customers that they were actively working to fix the issues.

The chain clarified that the problems were unrelated to any cybersecurity incidents. Customers faced inconvenience due to restaurant closures and service interruptions. Social media platforms buzzed with complaints from patrons who encountered difficulties during their visits.

McDonald’s expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and assured customers that they were diligently addressing the technical hiccups.  The company’s teams worldwide were collaborating to restore normal operations swiftly.

While the system outages disrupted McDonald’s usual operations, the chain remains committed to resolving the issues promptly. As they work behind the scenes to fix the technology glitches, customers can expect a smoother experience in the near future.

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