Airline Labor Talks Loom in Canada for 2026
As 2025 ends, Canada's airline industry faces pivotal labor negotiations in the new year. We examine the key players, recent strikes, and what passengers can expect for 2026 travel.
As 2025 ends, Canada's airline industry faces pivotal labor negotiations in the new year. We examine the key players, recent strikes, and what passengers can expect for 2026 travel.
A Russian missile and drone attack hit Ukraine's capital, killing at least one person on December 27, 2025, just before a planned meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Trump.
A massive Russian missile and drone attack hit Kyiv on December 27, 2025, killing one person and wounding many. The assault comes just before critical Ukraine-U.S. negotiations.
Paramedics and ambulance technicians in Quebec will launch a strike on December 24, 2025, impacting emergency services during the holiday season. Learn the details and potential consequences.
The United States has enacted a ban on new foreign drone models, a major regulatory move directly affecting the Chinese market leader, DJI. Explore the details and potential consequences.
A massive Russian drone and missile assault struck Ukraine on December 23, 2025, killing at least three people and causing widespread power outages. Read the latest details on the escalating conflict.
The U.S. FCC will block most new foreign-made drones and critical components from sale, targeting Chinese maker DJI. Rules apply to future imports, not existing drones.
Turkey warns Russia and Ukraine over Black Sea security after shooting down an unmanned aerial vehicle, urging restraint to prevent regional escalation. Read the latest.
Montreal's public transit faces a second strike as professional staff join maintenance workers in walkout. Details on the escalating labour dispute impacting commuters.
Air Transat pilots, represented by ALPA, have issued a 72-hour strike notice. Flight suspensions will begin Monday, disrupting holiday travel plans. Details on the labour dispute and passenger impact.
Air Transat pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice, leading to flight suspensions. A Windsor travel agent urges passengers to remain patient and check for updates.
Air Transat pilots have served a 72-hour strike notice, leading to flight suspensions. The airline calls the action 'premature' as negotiations continue. Read the latest on the labour dispute.
Air Transat pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice, leading to flight cancellations starting Monday. The union and airline clash over contract talks as the busy holiday season begins. Learn about the impact and what comes next.
Air Transat is preparing to halt operations after its pilots' union issued a 72-hour strike notice, threatening holiday travel disruptions. The airline calls union demands 'unreasonable.'
Air Transat pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice, leading to flight suspensions starting Monday. The union voted 99% in favour of a strike mandate. Get the latest details.
The UN nuclear watchdog reports a drone strike has damaged the Chernobyl containment structure, raising radiation risks. Read the latest on this critical environmental threat.
The sanctioned oil tanker Kairos is stranded near Bulgaria's Black Sea coast following a suspected Ukrainian drone attack. Details on the incident and its implications.
Ukraine targeted Russia's Ryazan oil refinery while Russian forces launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages.
A paramilitary drone strike in Sudan's Kordofan region has resulted in 50 fatalities, with 33 children among the dead, according to medical sources. The attack highlights the escalating conflict.
Ukrainian women are taking on crucial combat roles, particularly as drone operators, as technological advancements redefine modern warfare. Explore how the battlefield is changing.
Russia unleashed over 700 drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight, targeting energy infrastructure as U.S. and Ukrainian officials continued critical peace talks in Florida. Details on the attacks and diplomatic progress.
Russia unleashed a large-scale drone and missile attack across Ukraine as diplomatic efforts continued. The assault underscores the ongoing intensity of the conflict.
Montreal's public transit faces further disruption as a new union announces strike action. Get the latest details on the labour dispute affecting STM services.
French authorities are investigating an unidentified drone flight over a sensitive nuclear submarine base in Brittany. The incident raises security concerns at a key military facility.
A Russian drone strike killed a 12-year-old boy in Ukraine as peace negotiations remain confidential. A Canadian expert says Ukrainian territory is the core disagreement.
Air Transat pilots have voted overwhelmingly for strike action, putting holiday travel plans in jeopardy. Learn the key dates and what passengers need to know.
A Moldovan resident's discovery of a drone, initially thought to be a toy, has triggered a police investigation. Authorities are examining the device's origin and purpose.
A planned overtime strike by STM maintenance workers is delayed to Dec. 11 after Quebec's labour tribunal cites overlapping strike notices. Learn the details and impact.
Maintenance workers at Montreal's transit authority, the STM, will begin a new strike on December 11, 2025. The action could impact public transit services across the city.
Moldova temporarily closed its airspace following a new drone incursion, highlighting ongoing regional security concerns. Read the latest developments.