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WestJet is cancelling dozens of flights as mechanic strike looms
As airline mechanics are set to go on strike this week, WestJet is going to cancel 40 flights across Canada, affecting 6,500 passengers. * This article was originally published here
‘It’s dangerous’: N.S. community forced to cross highway daily may finally have hope
Since 2011, two people have been struck by vehicles and died in an attempt to cross this section of Nova Scotia's Highway 101. The illegal crossing is said to reduce travel time. * This article was originally published here
Showers, laundry facility for vulnerable Surrey residents at risk of closing due to funding
The Healthy Living Complex of Care offers showers and laundry facilities for those in need, but a loss of funding has put the services at risk. * This article was originally published here
Belleville and United Way partner to address homelessness
Belleville and the United Way plan to convert a banquet hall into a homeless hub, despite local opposition. The city has pledged $4 million and aims to open the hub by year-end. * This article was originally published here
The Windsor Street exchange may be redeveloped. Some say the plan in place will fail
The Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment will include a redesign of the intersection of Bedford Highway, Windsor Street, Lady Hammond Road and now Joseph Howe Drive. * This article was originally published here
June 17 declared Hope Air Day by health-care charity
Since 2010, Hope Air has provided free travel arrangements for people who must come from remote communities to receive health care services. * This article was originally published here
Defunct window company in N.S. and what’s happening with customers who made deposits
Canadian Choice Windows & Doors has taken over the leases of six Alweather Windows and Doors locations and says it will honour deposits in the form of credit. * This article was originally published here
May was ‘another sleepy month’ for homebuyers. Will a rate cut wake them up?
The Canadian housing market remained cool in May, but CREA commentators expect the first interest rate cut of the cycle will bring buyers off the sidelines in months to come. * This article was originally published here
Less than 10 per cent of homeless shelters N.S. promised last year currently in place
Nova Scotia announced in 2023 it was paying $7.5 million for 200 self-contained, fibreglass shelters, with 100 of them earmarked for use in Halifax. * This article was originally published here
B.C. man shares story of being hit by float plane on Sunshine Coast
The Sechelt retiree was rowing his skiff to his houseboat at Porpoise Bay in April 2015 when a Harbour Air float plane crashed into him. * This article was originally published here
‘Community, business hotspot’: Gastown repairs finished ahead of pedestrian pilot
The City of Vancouver said repair work in Maple Tree Square has been finished, fixing damaged brick pavers and roads. * This article was originally published here
Destination weddings: Are they cost-effective as travel becomes pricier?
Despite soaring travel costs, Canadian interest in destination weddings is growing. Some specialists say this can come at a much lower cost than a traditional wedding at home. * This article was originally published here
Water crisis leads to uncertainty for Calgary Stampede, chamber warns
Billed as the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," thousands of visitors and many extra animals are expected to show up for the Calgary Stampede from July 5 to 14. * This article was originally published here
In photos: 2024 Queen City Pride Parade larger than ever
Thousands of people took to the streets of Regina Saturday to celebrate diversity and inclusion in the Queen City Pride (QCP) Parade. * This article was originally published here
Possible snow in Banff, Jasper national parks prompts special weather statements
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, snow is expected over higher elevations this weekend. * This article was originally published here
Calgary officials to provide update on city’s water supply on Day 10 of crisis
Mayor Jyoti Gondek and other officials are expected to hold a news conference at the city's Emergency Operations Centre at 8:30 a.m. local time. * This article was originally published here
Quebec restaurant halts free-meal program after warning over English-only text
A Montreal restauranteur said he's halted a "pay it forward" free meal program after a complaint from Quebec's language law enforcement office. * This article was originally published here
‘Poop all over the place’: Free-roaming peacocks anger Vancouver Island neighbourhood
Residents of a North Cowichan neighbourhood say they've had enough of the peacocks that have made a home of their community. * This article was originally published here
‘Poop Zamboni’: Vancouver rolls out new tool in war on goose droppings
Vancouver officials shared images Thursday of the city's new "goose pooper scooper," a tractor-pulled trailer designed to clear goose droppings from grass surfaces in local parks. * This article was originally published here
Can you opt out of letting Meta’s AI chatbot use your data? It’s not so simple
The Meta AI chatbot embedded in the company's platforms — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — can be used for searches and to answer questions. * This article was originally published here