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WestJet ramping up after reaching deal with pilots, but not before cancelling flights

WestJet ramping up after reaching deal with pilots, but not before cancelling flights

CALGARY — The WestJet Group averted a strike after reaching a last-minute deal with the airline's pilots early Friday, but not before cancelling hundreds of flights and upending the long weekend plans of thousands of passengers.
Still smelling wildfire smoke? Stay inside or wear a mask, experts say

Still smelling wildfire smoke? Stay inside or wear a mask, experts say

As air quality due to wildfire smoke remains poor in parts of Western Canada, health experts are advising people to stay inside as much as possible. But they say if you need to be outside, wear a mask.
Don't have udon? Try spaghetti in this `Asian noodle' dish

Don't have udon? Try spaghetti in this `Asian noodle' dish

With bold, exciting flavors and speedy cooking, savory Asian noodles are ideal for weeknight meals. But what happens if all you have in the pantry is spaghetti? No problem.
Smoky conditions remain in much of Alberta with continued heat, dryness expected

Smoky conditions remain in much of Alberta with continued heat, dryness expected

Special air quality statements from Environment Canada continue to cover most of Alberta as smoky air blankets much of the province.
3 tips to get active in your golden years

3 tips to get active in your golden years

It's more important than ever to stay active, especially into our later decades.
Air quality statements remain in place across Western Canada as wildfires rage

Air quality statements remain in place across Western Canada as wildfires rage

Air quality statements continue to blanket much of British Columbia and the Prairie provinces as scores of wildfires rage across the region. More than 19,500 people in Alberta had been forced from their homes as of Tuesday evening.
Alberta NDP releases fully costed economic plan, shows $3.3B surplus over three years

Alberta NDP releases fully costed economic plan, shows $3.3B surplus over three years

CALGARY — Alberta's NDP has released a fully costed economic plan that predicts a $3.3-billion surplus over three years if elected on May 29.
Alta. oilpatch once again shuts in some production as wildfires rage

Alta. oilpatch once again shuts in some production as wildfires rage

CALGARY — Some oil and gas companies in Alberta are once again shutting in production as hot and dry conditions exacerbate the wildfire situation in the energy-producing province.
Union says WestJet pilots issue 72-hour strike notice, and plan job action Friday

Union says WestJet pilots issue 72-hour strike notice, and plan job action Friday

CALGARY — WestJet pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice to the company and the government, according to the union that represents them, and they warn the airline could be shut down right before the May long weekend.
Dead birds found at Suncor oilsands tailings ponds sites

Dead birds found at Suncor oilsands tailings ponds sites

CALGARY — The Alberta Energy Regulator says a total of 32 dead waterfowl have been found at two separate oilsands tailings ponds operated by Suncor Energy Inc.