Business

Were you planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike

Air travellers planning to fly WestJet may be concerned about potential disruptions from a strike, with dozens of flights already cancelled.

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Lewis says he won't run for office until the NDP is 'ready' for a general election

MONTREAL — Four months into the job, NDP Leader Avi Lewis is still in no rush.

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WestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline looms

Some travellers are heading into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet begins its first round of cancellations ahead of a possible strike by flight attendants.

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Washington state congressman wants spill response review for Alberta pipeline to B.C.

A congressman from Washington State says the U.S. Coast Guard should review and update oil spill response plans as news of a planned pipeline from Alberta to B.C. would increase oil tanker traffic in the Salish Sea.

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Canada to impose temporary 25 per cent tariff on some wood cabinets, vanities

OTTAWA — Canada is imposing a temporary tariff on imports of some wood products as Ottawa awaits the findings of a probe into possible harmful practices in the global market.

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Intruder shut off barn's ventilation fans, killing 10,000 chickens: Nova Scotia RCMP

LUNENBURG — Nova Scotia RCMP say the recent deaths of 10,000 chickens at a farm near Lunenburg were the result of a deliberate bid to harm the birds.

July 31, 2026 9:14 am MST MST

Major unions call on Trump to reconsider proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

OTTAWA — The heads of two major unions are calling on U.S. President Donald Trump's top trade official to reconsider proposed tariffs on Canadian imports.

July 31, 2026 9:11 am MST MST

Imperial Oil Q2 profit up, driven by higher commodity prices

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. reported its second-quarter profit was up, primarily driven by higher commodity prices.

July 31, 2026 9:09 am MST MST

Pipeline company Enbridge reports $1.4-billion second-quarter profit

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. reported a second-quarter profit attributable to common shareholders of $1.4 billion, down from $2.18 billion a year earlier.

July 31, 2026 7:10 am MST MST

WestJet begins grounding planes ahead of potential flight attendants strike

TORONTO — WestJet says it has begun parking aircraft ahead of a possible strike by flight attendants and says passengers are advised to check the status of their flight before leaving for the airport.

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