WestJet mechanics say they are poised to walk off the job early as Thursday night after serving the airline with a 72-hour strike notice yesterday.
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‘Every second counts’: EMS dispatch returns to Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Starting at noon Tuesday, dispatchers in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) will begin dispatching EMS calls again.
Today’s Stock News Includes Apple BNPL, McDonald’s, and Chegg
To streamline its lending offering, Apple (AAPL) will discontinue BNPL – buy now, pay later – in the U.S. It plans to replace the service with a new loan program that users may access through Apple Pay instead.Apple users may choose installment loans that credit, debit cards, and lenders offer later this year. In reaction to the news, PayPal (PYPL) sold off sharply this month. Markets halted the PYPL rally at $68 as shares closed at $60.13.In restaurant and artificial intelligence news, McDonald’s (MCD) ended a key project. Instead of letting the AI fad dictate its business process, the…
Firefighter injured while battling three-alarm blaze in Midtown
A firefighter injured while battling a three-alarm residential fire in Midtown this morning has been taken to hospital for treatment.
Extreme heat days are overheating schools more often — and experts say it needs our attention
Overheated classrooms are becoming more common amid more frequent instances of extreme heat. In some regions, that rising heat also coincides with smoke from wildfires. Parents, educators and experts are calling for more attention and investment to ensure Canadian students have cool, clean-air environments to learn in.
Stampede and summer fun still planned for Calgary despite water restrictions
Calgary officials are reassuring residents and tourists planning to visit over the next month that water restrictions won’t put a damper on fun.
Parks Canada gives warning after near-drowning in Tofino
Parks Canada is urging anyone planning to enjoy Vancouver Island’s west coast this summer to be prepared after a swimmer nearly drowned in the area.
Teen stabbed on grounds of Montreal North high school, suspect is likely a minor
A teenager has been stabbed on the grounds of a school in Montreal North, according to Montreal police.
Where brokerages are spending on operational improvements
When it comes to investments that strengthen their brokerages, 74% of owners tell Canadian Underwriter’s 2024 National Broker Survey that money spent on product training and education produces results. That’s a substantial jump from 66% who called the practice beneficial…The post Where brokerages are spending on operational improvements appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
2 hospitalized after targeted shooting in Victoria
Two people were taken to hospital after what police describe as a targeted shooting in Victoria Sunday night, according to authorities.