World Report August 17: Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes
Aug 17, 2025
Air Canada is resuming flights after a government order to end a flight attendant strike over pay. Wildfires in Nova Scotia are causing extensive damage, with some areas losing power for weeks. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President is engaging with leaders in Washington amid ongoing conflict discussions. Protests in Israel highlight demands for an end to the Gaza war and the return of hostages. On the natural disaster front, Hurricane Erin has intensified into a Category 3 storm, raising concerns for the Caribbean and U.S. East Coast.
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Prepare For Multi-Day Flight Disruption
- Passengers should expect gradual restoration after the Air Canada disruption and plan for delays over several days.
- Rebook proactively and arrive early as the airline aims to resume flights this evening but warns normal operations will take time.
Strike, Rapid Return, And Stranded Travelers
- Flight attendants walked off early Saturday after months of stalled talks and were ordered back by the federal jobs minister 12 hours later.
- Picketing crew members and stranded travellers like Trina Swan described stress and last-minute rebookings at airports.
Weather Is Accelerating Wildfires
- Hot, dry weather is accelerating the Long Lake wildfire and forced evacuations of more than 100 homes.
- The blaze nearly doubled in size and now covers over 400 hectares, showing how quickly conditions can worsen.