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WestJet Strike Countdown: What to Do If You're Flying This Long Weekend

  Published July 31, 2026  |  Canadian Money Brief If you've got a WestJet flight booked for this weekend, here's the situation in one line: a strike or a lockout could ground the airline's cabin crew as early as Saturday, August 1 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time / Sunday, August 2 at 12:01 a.m. MT — right at the start of the busy August long weekend. Nothing has happened yet. WestJet and the union representing its roughly 4,400 flight attendants, CUPE Local 8125, are both still at the table. But both sides have now filed the legal paperwork that makes a work stoppage possible within days, so this is the moment to actually check your booking rather than hope it sorts itself out. HOW WE GOT HERE Flight attendants voted 99.4% in favour of a strike mandate back on July 15. On July 30, the union issued a 72-hour strike notice over wages and unpaid ground work — CUPE says the average flight attendant does about 35 hours a month of unpaid boarding, security, and delay-related work...
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Landslide Traps Miners in Turkish Gold Mine

 

A devastating landslide struck the Copler gold mine in eastern Turkey, leaving several workers trapped underground. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time near the town of Ilic in the mountainous Erzincan province.

Governor Hamza Aydogdu confirmed the grim situation, stating, “There are people buried underground, though the exact number remains unclear. Our search and rescue efforts have commenced.” The mine, operated by Anagold Mining since 2009, has emphasized the health and safety of its employees and contractors as their top priority during this crisis.

As rescue teams race against time to locate and free the trapped miners, the entire nation holds its breath, hoping for a swift and successful operation. Our thoughts are with the affected families and the brave rescuers working tirelessly to bring the miners back to safety.


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