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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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Nine-Month Odyssey: NASA Astronauts Return to Earth

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, along with two other crew members, have safely returned to Earth after an extended nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Originally planned as an eight-day test mission, their stay was prolonged due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.

The astronauts made their journey back aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule, which undocked from the ISS early Tuesday morning. After a 17-hour trip, the capsule re-entered Earth's atmosphere and splashed down off the coast of Florida under clear skies. The descent was slowed by two sets of parachutes, ensuring a smooth landing.

This mission highlighted NASA's contingency planning and the resilience of its astronauts. Wilmore and Williams, both veteran astronauts and retired U.S. Navy test pilots, faced months of uncertainty before their return. Their homecoming marks the end of a challenging yet historic chapter in space exploration.

The crew will now undergo health checks at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston before reuniting with their families. Their extended mission underscores the unpredictable nature of space travel and the importance of adaptability in overcoming challenges.

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