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.
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 Women's Centre of Halton's Light the Path campaign has raised over $30,000 to provide free counselling for survivors of invisible violence, driven by local women-led businesses.
Thinking of selling your home in 2026? Use the holiday break to tackle simple preparation tasks. Ottawa journalist Adam Beauchemin shares actionable tips for homeowners.
Halton police state a resident's death at an Ontario group home amid a staff strike is not suspicious. The incident occurred on December 20, 2025.
Halton police charge a man for allegedly using fraudulent identification to purchase a luxury vehicle worth $200,000 in Oakville. Get the full details on the investigation.
New Brunswick has announced an increase to the income threshold for accessing government-funded home care services, allowing more seniors and individuals to qualify for support. Learn about the changes and who benefits.
Nova Scotia announces a new digital home care platform set for 2027, aiming to modernize and streamline access to vital healthcare services for residents.
A 24-year-old Mississauga man faces multiple charges after a violent kidnapping and extortion. Police also warn of a spike in Halton Region break-ins targeting homes near green spaces.
Rep. Jim McGovern detailed years of unfulfilled pledges by Donald Trump to replace the Affordable Care Act. The House passed a GOP bill without extending key subsidies.
Montreal's public transit faces a second strike as professional staff join maintenance workers in walkout. Details on the escalating labour dispute impacting commuters.
York Regional Police release images of a suspect in the alleged sexual assault of a minor in Richmond Hill. Separately, a Burlington massage therapist is charged with sexual assault.
A registered massage therapist in Burlington faces charges after a woman reported a sexual assault. Halton police are investigating. Learn the details.
Saskatchewan's auditor finds infrequent and inadequate inspections of care homes, raising serious concerns about resident safety and oversight. Read the full report.
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.
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.
Becky Hamber recorded videos blaming CAS and others after her foster son's death. She and her wife Brandy Cooney face first-degree murder charges in a harrowing Burlington case.
Mayors across Halton Region are urging the Ontario government to declare a state of emergency to address the intertwined crises of homelessness and addiction. Learn about their urgent call for action.
The Oakville community gathers to remember Melody Xu, an 8-year-old hockey player killed after an SUV left the road. Her injured mother left hospital to attend the funeral.
The City of Ottawa has extended its child-care funding agreement, yet families continue to wait for affordable $10-a-day spots and more spaces. Learn about the ongoing challenges and what it means for parents.
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.
Halton police have dismantled a major liquor trafficking ring, recovering over $1 million in stolen alcohol from the LCBO. Get the full details on the investigation.
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.
A new 190-bed long-term care facility has officially opened in Shediac, New Brunswick, marking a significant investment in senior care for the region. Learn more about the project and its impact.