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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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Turmoil in Bangladesh: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Resigns and Flees Amidst Protests

 


In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country for a “safer place” following weeks of intense anti-government protests. The 76-year-old leader’s departure comes after thousands of demonstrators stormed her official residence, demanding her resignation.

The unrest, which began as a movement against civil service job quotas, quickly escalated into widespread calls for Hasina to step down. The situation reached a boiling point when at least 90 people were killed and hundreds injured in violent clashes between protesters and security forces.

As the protests intensified, the government imposed a nationwide curfew and shut down internet services in an attempt to quell the unrest. However, these measures did little to deter the demonstrators, who continued to march through the streets of Dhaka, chanting slogans and demanding change.

In a televised address, Bangladesh’s military chief, Waker-Uz-Zaman, confirmed Hasina’s resignation and announced that an interim government would take over the administration of the country. The army has been deployed across the capital to maintain order and prevent further violence.

The resignation of Sheikh Hasina marks the end of her 15-year rule, during which she faced numerous challenges and controversies. As Bangladesh navigates this period of political uncertainty, the international community watches closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

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