Air Canada flight attendants on strike, airline's flights cancelled
Passengers around the world are feeling the effects after the union representing more than 10,000 flight attendants with Air Canada announced its members were walking off the job after it was unable to reach an eleventh hour deal with the airline.
The strike officially began just before 1 a.m. ET on Saturday.
Keelin Pringnitz and her family, from Ottawa, were returning from a European vacation, but were left stranded after flights were cancelled.
Canada Post and union meeting delayed until next week due to mediator availability
A meeting between Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers has been delayed until next week due to the availability of federal mediators, the company says.
The two sides, which were set to meet Friday, will now meet on Aug. 20.
It's been two weeks since members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers rejected the employers' latest offers in a majority vote.
After more than a year and a half of negotiations, the two sides met with federal mediators earlier this week before agreeing to meet with each other.
Ghana and Cuba Pavilions mark a memorable finale for the CHVN Cruiser at Folklorama
The CHVN Cruiser was thrilled to spend its last night at Folklorama with the Ghana Pavilion and Cuba Pavilion on Friday evening.
The Ghana Pavilion was at the Holy Cross Gymnasium, 290 Dubuc Street, while the Cuba Pavilion was held at the Heather Curling Club,120 Youville Street.
The Ghana Pavilion had the rich heritage, traditions, and culture of Ghana, and its cultural display had artifacts filled with symbolism and importance.
CHVN surprises Steinbach woman facing long recovery with musical gift
For months, the Steinbach community has been rallying behind Tasha Wiese as she recovers from a life-changing amputation and ongoing health challenges.
The road has been long, but Tasha continues to draw strength from the love and support of her family, and even from her four-legged companion.
Verse of the Day: August 16
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
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‘We want to thank You, God’: Sinach to lead night of praise in Winnipeg
Two popular Gospel artists will soon be taking the stage in Winnipeg.
Grateful with Sinach and Sunmisola is at the RBC Convention Centre on August 17 for a powerful evening of worship.
Winnipeg police safely locate missing 12-year-old
A missing 12-year-old girl has been safely located.
The girl was last seen on Aug. 7, 2025, at 4 p.m. in the North Kildonan area of Winnipeg.
She was safely located early Saturday morning.
Overnight closures coming to Abinojii Mikanah and Dakota Street
Motorists will need to plan alternate routes as a series of overnight closures is coming to the intersection of Abinojii Mikinah and Dakota Street.
The closures will allow crews to do the overnight paving operations at the intersection.
There will be no through traffic in any direction of the intersection at the following times:
Bill Zacharias
Celebration of life For: Bill Zacharias
Celebration of life Date: August 18, 2025
Bill Zacharias, 90, of Steinbach passed away Tuesday, August 12th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Helene, 2 daughters, 2 sons, 3 sisters and their families. He was predeceased by 1 grandson, 1 great-granddaughter, 1 sister and 1 brother.
The celebration of life for Bill Zacharias will be held Monday, August 18th at 3pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Heritage Cemetery.