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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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Snowstorm Slows Down Southern Ontario: Travel Advisory Issued


Southern Ontario is bracing for a significant snowfall on Friday, leading to hazardous travel conditions and slower commute times**. A winter weather travel advisory has been issued as a band of lake-effect snow off Lake Ontario impacts the region. The snow began late Thursday night and is expected to continue through Friday, with widespread accumulations of 2-5 cm, and potentially higher amounts in the western Greater Toronto Area (GTA) due to lake enhancement.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) warns motorists to expect slippery roads and reduced visibility, urging them to adjust travel plans accordingly. Major routes including the QEW, Don Valley Parkway (DVP), and the Gardiner Expressway are likely to be affected. Drivers are advised to slow down, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, and turn on their lights if visibility is reduced.

Later on Friday night, lake-effect snow squalls are expected over Lake Huron, potentially bringing locally heavy snowfall with accumulations between 10-20 cm. Blowing snow and near-zero visibility could impact travel along Highway 402. ECCC recommends postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

This snowstorm marks the beginning of the coldest weather of the season, with wind chills expected to drop into the negative teens in the GTA and down to the -20s in cottage country over the weekend.




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