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Air Canada Flight Attendants Approve Strike Mandate Amid Contract Dispute

Air Canada Flight Attendants Edge Closer to Strike Action More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants have overwhelmingly voted—99.7% in favour—to grant their union a strike mandate, signaling growing frustration over stalled contract negotiations. The vote, conducted by the Air Canada Component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), does not guarantee a strike but empowers the union to call one if necessary. A legal strike could begin as early as August 16, following the expiration of a mandatory cooling-off period. Union president Wesley Lesosky criticized the airline for dragging its feet on key issues, including wages, unpaid hours, and working conditions. CUPE argues that flight attendants are only compensated for time between takeoff and landing, excluding critical duties like safety checks, boarding, and deplaning. Air Canada responded by acknowledging the vote as a standard part of the negotiation process and expressed its commitment to reaching a fair agreemen...
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Snowfall warning issued for Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, parts of eastern Ontario

 


Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Hamilton, and large parts of eastern Ontario. The warning predicts up to 15 centimeters (approximately 6 inches) of snow, which could significantly impact the evening commute. Areas along the shore of Lake Ontario, spanning from Hamilton to Kingston, are expected to experience snow starting this morning, intensifying throughout the afternoon or evening. Visibility may be reduced, and roadways could become slick due to the snowfall. Peak snowfall rates of two centimeters per hour are possible. The snow is expected to taper off from west to east late tonight.

If you’re in these areas, make sure to bundle up and take extra precautions while traveling. 

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