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WestJet Cancellations, 100mm Rain & Language Study — Ottawa Sunday

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💼 Economy & Business

  1. Toronto flights cancelled after WestJet cabin crew go on strike. Toronto flights were cancelled when WestJet cabin crew went on strike, according to the report in news item 12530. The disruption affected WestJet services originating in Toronto, per the same item 12530.

  2. What options does the federal government have on the WestJet strike? The federal response to the WestJet cabin-crew strike and the legal and policy options available are examined in news item 12558. Item 12558 reviews potential federal interventions under labour and transportation law.

🏥 Health

  1. Patients who speak same language as their doctor live longer, study suggests. A study reported in item 12535 links longer patient survival to sharing a language with their doctor, according to that article. Item 12535 presents the study's main finding that language concordance correlates with longer survival.

  2. Wait times for Quebec's 811 health line are exploding. What's the holdup? News item 12532 reports that Quebec's 811 health line is experiencing rapidly rising wait times and investigates the causes in that article. Item 12532 details the operational problems behind the increased wait times.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Hip-hop icons Digable Planets talk about the pressure artists face. Members of Digable Planets discuss artistic and industry pressure in news item 12546. Item 12546 covers the group's reflections on career and creativity.

  2. Up to 100 millimetres of rain could fall during Ironman Triathlon: Environment Canada. Environment Canada warned in item 12545 that up to 100 millimetres of rain could fall during the Ironman Triathlon. Item 12545 issues the specific 100-millimetre rainfall estimate tied to the Ironman event.

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Source Articles (6)

Toronto flights cancelled after WestJet cabin crew go on strike

General Aug 2, 2026

Wait times for Quebec's 811 health line are exploding. What's the holdup?

If you plan to call Info-Santé at 811 for health advice, arm yourself with patience because wait times have exploded.

General Aug 2, 2026

Patients who speak same language as their doctor live longer, study suggests

Patients who talk with their doctors in the same language they use at home generally tend to live longer, suggests a recent study by researchers at the University of Ottawa and the University of Manitoba.

General Aug 2, 2026

Up to 100 millimeters of rain could fall during Ironman Triathlon: Environment Canada

Rainstorms are set to begin Sunday morning, dumping 50 to 80 millimetres of rain onto the region, according to Environment Canada, adding that total rainfall amounts could approach 100 millimeters in some areas.

General Aug 2, 2026

Hip-hop icons Digable Planets talk about the pressure artists face

Digable Planets recently performed at this year's Ottawa Bluesfest. CBC's Alan Neal caught up with the members of the iconic hip-hop trio Ladybug Mecca, Doodlebug, and Butterfly in studio to discuss their legacy and the weight of early success.

General Aug 2, 2026

What options does the federal government have on the WestJet strike?

For the third summer in a row, the federal government finds itself grappling with an airline labour dispute that is upending Canadians' travel plans — and this time, it's unclear if its labour code power will be able to end the work stoppage.

General Aug 2, 2026