CBC News: The National | WestJet strike grounds flights
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Aug. 2, 2026 | A strike by WestJet flight attendants grounds hundreds of flights and leaves passengers scrambling. More people are forced from their homes after a fire in B.C.’s Okanagan Valley nearly doubles in size. And the race to see The Odyssey as the director intended — in IMAX. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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