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Air Canada Strike Grounds Flights, Government Intervenes

Over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants walked off the job Saturday morning, causing the suspension of all operations and impacting an estimated 130,000 passengers daily, prompting the Canadian government to impose binding arbitration.

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Nova Scotia Wildfire Prompts Evacuation Order

A wildfire in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, sparked by a lightning strike, has caused an expanded evacuation order impacting over 40 homes in the West Dalhousie area; the four-square-kilometer fire's rapid spread due to crowning and resource limitations pose significant challenges.

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Manitoba Judge Grants Unprecedented Hearing for Victim Impact Statements in Serial Killer Case

A Manitoba judge is holding a special hearing to allow the family of Ashlee Shingoose, a victim of serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, to deliver victim impact statements a year after his conviction, a decision lauded as historic but also raising concerns about legal precedent.

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Air Canada Cancels Flights Ahead of Potential Strike

Air Canada began canceling flights on Thursday, potentially impacting 130,000 daily travelers due to a possible strike by around 10,000 flight attendants who are protesting what they call "poverty wages" and unpaid labor; the airline expects a complete grounding by Saturday morning, with the dispute...

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U.S. Criticizes Canada's Online News Act, Raising Concerns Over Press Freedom

The U.S. State Department criticized Canada's Online News Act in a human rights report, alleging press freedom restrictions despite Google's $100 million fund for news publishers and Meta's previous news removal. Prime Minister Carney indicated potential repeal, highlighting ongoing U.S.-Canada tens...

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RECO Seizes iPro Realty Amidst $8-Million Trust Account Shortfall

Ontario's real estate regulator seized iPro Realty, one of the province's largest brokerages, due to an $8-million shortfall in consumer deposit and commission trust accounts, impacting 2,400 agents and an unknown number of consumers; operations will cease August 19.

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B.C.'s Debt Soars Under Eby: \$208.8 Billion Projected by 2028

British Columbia's debt is projected to more than double to \$208.8 billion by 2028, primarily due to increased spending under Premier David Eby's government since 2022, reversing a previous trend of fiscal responsibility and resulting in a projected \$10.9 billion deficit this year and credit downg...

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Air Canada Strike Threatens to Disrupt 100,000+ Passengers

A potential Air Canada flight attendant strike, starting Saturday, could disrupt the travel plans of over 100,000 passengers daily, forcing cancellations, expensive rebookings, and significant financial losses for those with non-refundable arrangements.

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Air Canada to Halt All Flights Amid Flight Attendant Strike

Air Canada will cease all flights on Saturday, August 19th, due to a planned strike by 10,000 flight attendants represented by CUPE, impacting 130,000 daily passengers and disrupting summer travel, after eight months of failed contract negotiations primarily over compensation for non-flight work.

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B.C. Wildfire Grows to 34 Square Kilometers, Prompts Evacuations

A wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., grew to over 34 square kilometers by Thursday, prompting evacuation orders and alerts for nearby communities due to its rapid spread and the ongoing drought conditions.

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Montreal Heat Wave: Three Deaths Confirmed, System Failures Exposed

Montreal health officials confirmed three heat-related deaths and at least two heat stroke cases since Sunday's record-breaking temperatures (34°C), while paramedics saw a 15-20% increase in 911 calls, many related to pre-existing conditions worsened by the heat; a downtown homeless shelter's broken...

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Newfoundland Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate Amidst Record Dry Summer

Unprecedented wildfires are raging across Newfoundland and Labrador, forcing thousands to evacuate as the province experiences its hottest, driest summer on record, with over 214 wildfires—nearly double the annual average—and a regional state of emergency declared.

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