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Air Transat Faces Flight Suspensions Amid Pilot Strike Notice

  Air Transat has announced it will gradually suspend flights starting Monday following a 72-hour strike notice issued by its pilots’ union. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing roughly 700 pilots, delivered the notice after nearly a year of unsuccessful negotiations with the airline’s parent company, Transat A.T. Inc. Background The union filed the strike notice on Sunday, giving pilots the legal right to walk off the job as early as Wednesday. Last week, pilots voted 99% in favor of strike action , underscoring their frustration over stalled contract talks. ALPA leaders emphasized that pilots do not want to strike but feel compelled to act after management failed to meet demands for a modernized agreement. Airline Response Air Transat confirmed it will begin suspending flights gradually between December 8 and 9 to prepare for a possible full shutdown. The company stated it is working “around the clock” to reach a deal and minimize disruption for trave...

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Ancient Marks Resurface: Hawaiian Petroglyphs on Oʻahu Revealed After Years

Oʻahu’s Hidden History Emerges from the Earth

For the first time in years, a remarkable piece of Hawaiʻi’s ancient past is visible once again. Early Hawaiian petroglyphs etched into stone on the island of Oʻahu have reemerged, offering a rare glimpse into the cultural expressions of Native Hawaiians centuries ago.

These petroglyphs—rock carvings depicting human figures, animals, and symbolic motifs—were uncovered due to shifting sands and erosion near a coastal area long known to archaeologists but rarely accessible to the public. The carvings are believed to date back hundreds of years and serve as a testament to the island’s rich heritage and the spiritual and social lives of its early inhabitants.

Local historians and cultural practitioners are celebrating the reappearance, emphasizing the importance of preserving and respecting these sacred images. “These petroglyphs are not just art,” said one cultural expert. “They are messages from our ancestors, reminders of who we are and where we come from.”

Efforts are now underway to document and protect the site, ensuring that future generations can continue to learn from and honor this extraordinary window into Hawaiʻi’s past.



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