Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has imposed final binding arbitration on WestJet and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), averting a strike of the airline's mechanics, but not before dozens of flights were cancelled in anticipation of job action. Heather Yourex-West explains how AMFA is reacting to O'Regan's order, what affected WestJet passengers are entitled to and whether the airline is expected to ground more flights.
The second phase of Canada's national dental care program has been rolled out. David Akin explains who else has become eligible, the politics involved and who has voiced their concerns about the plan.
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is more than four months away, but President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are facing off in the first debate of the campaign. Jackson Proskow looks at what makes this particular debate so unique and what's at stake for both candidates.
At least 17 people have been arrested in Bolivia for their alleged involvement in an unsuccessful coup, including Juan José Zúñiga, the former army general of Bolivia's military. Redmond Shannon explains how Zúñiga is casting doubt on how genuine the attempted government takeover was.
The use of drones in combat has evolved since the war in Ukraine began in 2022. Ukraine now has a military branch specifically focused on drones. Mike Armstrong explains how Ukraine has made drones a pivotal part of its defence efforts and how it may change warfare for the foreseeable future.
Plus, he was a pioneer of Pride. John Banks, who championed LGBTQ2+ rights and in 1979, led Montreal's first Pride parade, has died. His immeasurable legacy and how his tireless efforts to promote equality lit the way for so many people.
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