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Toronto Star
4 hours ago
- Business
- Toronto Star
Air Canada flight attendants picket at 4 major airports as bargaining continues
TORONTO - Air Canada flight attendants gathered for simultaneous demonstrations outside airports in some major Canadian cities Monday as the clock ticked down toward a possible strike that could begin as soon as this weekend. In what their union called a national day of action, members of the Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees planned pickets at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Vancouver International Airport and Calgary International Airport. More from The Star & partners
Edmonton Journal
13 hours ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Air Canada flight attendants expected to picket at 4 major airports today
Article content Air Canada flight attendants are expected to picket at airports in four major Canadian cities on Monday in what their union is calling a national day of action. Article content The Canadian Union of Public Employees says demonstrations are expected to take place at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Vancouver International Airport and Calgary International Airport, all at 1 p.m. ET. Article content Article content CUPE says the Air Canada component of the union was set to return to bargaining talks with the airline on Friday after its members voted 99.7 per cent in favour of a strike mandate. Article content The vote, which wrapped last Tuesday, means flight attendants could possibly walk off the job as soon as Aug. 16 at 12:01 a.m. with at least 72 hours' notice provided. Article content Article content The two sides have been in contract talks since the beginning of the year and the strike mandate comes after the airline and union concluded a conciliation process without reaching a deal. Article content In a statement released last Tuesday, Air Canada said it believes there's still time to get a deal done and avoid interrupting the plans of thousands of travellers. Article content The airline also said it's 'determined to reach a fair and equitable collective agreement that recognizes the contributions of its flight attendants and supports the competitiveness and long-term growth of the company.' Article content The negotiations concern flight attendants working for Air Canada's main operations, as well as for Air Canada Rouge.
Toronto Star
16 hours ago
- Business
- Toronto Star
Air Canada flight attendants picketing at 4 major airports on national day of action
TORONTO - Air Canada flight attendants are expected to picket at airports in four major Canadian cities on Monday in what their union is calling a national day of action. The Canadian Union of Public Employees says demonstrations are expected to take place at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Vancouver International Airport and Calgary International Airport, all at 1 p.m. ET.
Montreal Gazette
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Montreal Gazette
Montreal weather: Out of the frying pan, into the solar oven
Environment Canada has issued special air quality statement for Montreal on Tuesday as well as a heat warning for Tuesday and Wednesday. The forecast highs are 31 to 33 Celsius with humidex values approaching 40. Nights will also be warm, with lows from 20 to 23. The warning extends to Outaouais, Lachute, Lanaudière, Montérégie and Drummondville. The federal weather agency says smoke from the Canadian Prairies is leading to 'poor air quality and reduced visibility' in the city, but conditions are expected to improve later Tuesday. 'As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events,' the notice reads It also recommends checking in on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people multiple times a day. Montrealers should also be on the lookout for early signs of heat exhaustion, including headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, intense fatigue and dark urine. Another cold front is expected to sweep through on Thursday, which could bring similar conditions to Sunday afternoon, when a storm system caused record-breaking rainfall and widespread flooding to the greater Montreal area. Environment Canada measured 81.6 millimetres of rain at its recording station at Montreal—Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport on Sunday. That surpassed the previous record set last summer on July 10, when the remnants of Hurricane Beryl dropped 79.2 millimetres of rain on Montreal.
Montreal Gazette
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Montreal Gazette
Sunday's record-setting storm could repeat on Thursday
By The storm that flooded basements and inundated highways in Montreal Sunday set a record for the amount of rainfall recorded in a 24-hour period, meteorologists reported Monday. With weather conditions for the next two days mirroring what was seen just prior to Sunday's deluge — extreme heat and high humidity followed by a cold front — Montreal could be swamped with a similar downpour on Thursday. Environment Canada measured 81.6 millimetres of rain at its recording station at Montreal—Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport on Sunday. That surpassed the previous record set last summer on July 10, when the remnants of Hurricane Beryl dropped 79.2 millimetres of rain on Montreal. Rainfalls of anywhere from 70 to 100 millimetres hit different parts of the island Sunday, Environment Canada said. But only the readings taken at specific data sites are used for official tallies. 'It was intense, climatologically,' said Environment Canada meteorologist Julien Pellerin. 'It was one of the most intense days ever.' The first wave of the storm at around 3:30 p.m. dropped 58 millimetres of rain on Montreal in an hour, followed by less severe thundershowers afterward. Boucherville on the South Shore received 50 millimetres in 45 minutes, and Longueuil was soaked with 43 millimetres in an hour. Blainville and Rosemère on the North Shore saw 100 millimetres of rain in 90 minutes. The storm also brought gusting winds that felled trees in Montreal and hydro poles in Ste-Martine, south of the city. Unlike last year's deluge, which came at the end of a hurricane, Sunday's rain was caused by the moisture that collected in the atmosphere because of the high heat and humidity on the weekend. Then a cold front that was generated over Hudson Bay in northern Quebec swept through the southern part of the province, propelling the moisture pooling near the surface upward, which caused rapid condensation followed by precipitation. A strong thunderstorm line formed west of Montreal at about noon and moved eastward throughout the day. Montreal and its surrounding regions were hit with successive waves of thunderstorms. Downpours of such intensity are common in July, which is the most active month of the year for thunderstorms, Pellerin said. The heat is expected to return Tuesday and Wednesday, with maximum temperatures between 31 and 33 C both days. High humidity will result in humidex values approaching 40 C. Another cold front is expected to sweep through on Thursday, which could bring similar conditions to Sunday. The intensity of the storm depends on when it hits. If it strikes at night or in the early morning, when the amount of moisture in the air is lower, it won't be as powerful, Pellerin said. But if it strikes in the afternoon, when the heat of the day is at its maximum and there's a significant amount of moisture in the air, 'I would say if you have something planned for Thursday, you might want to reschedule,' Pellerin said. Adding to the discomfort, Environment Canada issued a 'special air quality statement' Monday at noon advising residents that smoke from forest fires in the Prairies was causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. Conditions were expected to gradually improve by Tuesday. The weather service noted that as smoke levels increase, health risks increase. It advised citizens to limit time outdoors and to reduce or reschedule outdoor sports, activities and events if possible. Increased smoke could cause eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. Residents should keep doors and windows closed, but if there is a heat warning at the same time, keeping cool is the priority, Environment Canada said. Signs of excessive heat exposure may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water if these symptoms occur.
