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WestJet mechanics take strike off the table as two sides resume talks

WestJet mechanics take strike off the table as two sides resume talks

The threat of a strike by WestJet airplane mechanics is off the table — for now — after both sides agreed to resume negotiations, but not before nearly 50 flights were cancelled.
AI is making it easier to target people with more personalized scams: 1Password CEO

AI is making it easier to target people with more personalized scams: 1Password CEO

TORONTO — The head of one Canadian company fighting to bring safety to the online world says watch out for artificial intelligence because it's making hackers and scammers even better at targeting people.
Photos, video: Adorable sea otter pup under care of Vancouver rescue organization

Photos, video: Adorable sea otter pup under care of Vancouver rescue organization

She's so young she doesn't even have a name yet
Calgarians use of Okotoks pool spikes amidst city water crisis

Calgarians use of Okotoks pool spikes amidst city water crisis

A spike in visitors is straining capacity at swimming pools in Okotoks as pools are closed in Calgary
Water crisis update: Crews cut into hotspots today

Water crisis update: Crews cut into hotspots today

Calgary officials said they are now aiming for the low end of the original timeline of three to five weeks of work, which would be July 5.
Tweaks still possible to controversial legislation affecting Alberta municipalities, minister says

Tweaks still possible to controversial legislation affecting Alberta municipalities, minister says

“We are committed to working with municipalities across the province,” said Alberta's Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver about Bill 20.
Emu on the loose in Southern Alberta captured in group effort

Emu on the loose in Southern Alberta captured in group effort

RCMP officer gives bird a 'great big bear hug' as emu is corralled southwest of Calgary.
Thousands affected after WestJet cancels flights in anticipation of mechanics strike

Thousands affected after WestJet cancels flights in anticipation of mechanics strike

Thousands of WestJet customers are scrambling after the airline cancelled about 40 flights ahead of a possible strike by its plane mechanics this Thursday.
Indigenous-led program works to prevent caribou deaths on Highway 40

Indigenous-led program works to prevent caribou deaths on Highway 40

Highway 40 is Alberta's deadliest highway for caribou.
Southern Alberta transgender advocate concerned by yearbook deadnaming

Southern Alberta transgender advocate concerned by yearbook deadnaming

Four transgender students from an Okotoks high school were identified by their deadname says an advocate.
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