AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWestJet Strike Disrupts Long Weekend Travel: About 4,400 flight attendants walked off the job Sunday, grounding many flights and leaving Ottawa-area travellers scrambling for alternatives; WestJet says flights are suspended due to a cabin crew labour disruption, with Encore services still operating, while passengers are urged to check flight status and watch for changing rebooking rules. Ottawa Weather Hits Ironman: Ironman Canada-Ottawa is pushing through heavy rain and thunderstorms, with Environment Canada warning of 80 mm+ possible, as conditions are expected to linger into Monday and Tuesday. Manitoba Shooting Aftermath: Pimicikamak Cree Nation lifted its lockdown after a fatal Friday shooting; RCMP say one arrest has been made and the investigation continues. B.C. Wildfire Pressure: Wildfires are adding up fast, with nearly 30 new blazes in 24 hours and evacuation orders/alerts tied to the Bradley Creek fire near Kelowna. Prairie Heat and Smoke: Southwest Saskatchewan saw new Aug. 1 temperature records, while Sunday brought a yellow air-quality warning as wildfire smoke moves in. Nova Scotia Courts Go Digital: The province announced an electronic filing and document system for provincial court, aiming to reduce delays and improve access by fall 2027. Local Crime Update (Toronto): Police are investigating a west-end shooting after a man arrived at hospital with a gunshot wound; injuries are reported as non-life-threatening.
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