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.
A convoy of Winnipeg drivers delivered a massive, last-minute donation to the Christmas Cheer Board on December 23, 2025, ensuring hundreds of hampers reached families in need just in time for the holiday.
Calgary Transit has removed 19 shuttle buses from service as a safety precaution following a fire that destroyed one vehicle in December. The driver was injured. Learn about the investigation and service adjustments.
Winnipeg Police report a significant spike in drivers stopped during the third week of their holiday checkstop program. Read the latest on road safety enforcement.
American motorists are getting a break at the pump this holiday season with lower gas prices. Find out the factors behind the drop and what it means for travel.
A provincial funding boost ensures vital inter-community bus service in Southwestern Ontario will continue operating until 2030, connecting London, Sarnia, and surrounding towns.
Two Sudbury drivers, already under suspension, were arrested for impaired driving in separate RIDE checks just days before Christmas. Learn the details of the incidents and the charges they now face.
OC Transpo reinstates weekend service for Route 189, reconnecting Ottawa residents to the Sadaqa Food Bank. Councillor Sean Devine and GM Troy Charter celebrate the crucial link for community access.
As OC Transpo fails to meet reliability goals, Ottawa commuters face freezing waits. Could heaters help, or is better service the real fix? Read the full story.
Montreal's forecast for Dec. 20, 2025, calls for sunny skies turning cloudy, with a high of -3°C and wind chill near -14. Periods of snow expected overnight. Plan your day.
A collision involving a school bus near Lillian Crescent and Cundles Road in Barrie, Ontario, resulted in one person being transported to hospital. Details on the incident and response.
Frustrated Windsor parents are petitioning to restore a cancelled Transit Windsor student shuttle program, arguing its end creates barriers to education. Over 350 signatures gathered.
A Regina city councillor is pushing to halt the electric bus program during budget talks, labeling it another failed initiative. Get the details on the motion and the debate.
Montreal's public transit faces a second strike as professional staff join maintenance workers in walkout. Details on the escalating labour dispute impacting commuters.
A seven-year-old girl suffered serious injuries after being struck by a school bus in Laval. Police say the bus driver failed to stop after the collision and was later intercepted. The investigation is ongoing.
Montreal's STM transit workers have ratified a new collective agreement, securing wage increases through 2029 and preventing a potential service shutdown. Get the details on the deal.
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.
A new study shows Montreal's public transit agency could save thousands daily by switching to a full electric bus fleet. Discover the financial and environmental benefits.
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.
A violent altercation on a Surrey party bus early Saturday left four people injured, two with serious wounds. Police are searching for a suspect who fled on foot.
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.
The City of Winnipeg is exploring a dedicated fund to compensate taxi drivers for losses due to passengers refusing to pay. This initiative aims to address a growing financial burden on local drivers.
Montreal drivers wasted 63 hours in traffic congestion this year, the highest figure in Canada and placing the city among the world's top 30 for delays. Discover the full impact.
A potential transit strike threatens Montreal as the STM and its union disagree on holiday work rules. The dispute centers on employee scheduling during the festive period.
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.