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Air Canada passengers scramble as pilots’ strike talks come down to the wire
Anxious air passengers are leaving on trips early or scrambling to change their plans as Sunday’s deadline is approaching to avoid an Air Canada pilots’ strike.
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A look inside Air Canada pilots’ strike headquarters
Air Canada could begin suspending flights as early as Sunday, as contract dispute talks continue between the airline and its pilots. Both sides remain at the bargaining table but are putting contingency plans in place in the event of a...
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Flying with Air Canada? Here are your options ahead of a possible strike
CBC's Linda Ward looks at what travellers can do if they've booked a flight with Air Canada ahead of a possible pilots' strike.
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Airline analyst says he'd be 'genuinely surprised' if Air Canada, pilots reach agreement on Saturday
The countdown is on for Air Canada and its pilots to reach a deal, as both sides will be in a position to issue a 72-hour notice of a strike or lockout at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday. Most travellers are hoping for a miracle agreement soon, but...
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Air Canada could begin suspending flights next weekend if no agreement made with pilots union
Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge are preparing to gradually suspend flights over three days, potentially starting as early as Sept. 15, as talks with the pilots union are near an impasse.
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Asteroid will strike Earth later today, astronomers say – but it should be fine
An asteroid struck the Earth on Wednesday 4 September.Source: LUMEN / The Independent
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Hotel Strike Expands to 9 U.S. Cities
Baltimore workers join the walkout against major chains like Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott.
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Confused by labour dispute terms? Here's some help
A lot of words get tossed around during labour disputes. But what exactly is the difference between a strike and a lockout? What does binding arbitration mean? CBC News explains.
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Cesar Chavez
Meet Cesar Chavez, a leader who stood up for farmworkers and changed history. In this easy-to-understand video, you’ll learn how Cesar Chavez grew up working in the fields and saw how unfair life was for many farmworkers. He believed in...
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Workers in the Age of Industry
In the summer of 1892, steelworkers in Homestead, Pennsylvania went on strike after plans to cut pay were announced. The violence that followed was a pivotal moment in the struggle for workers’ rights in the United States.
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The Economic Panic of 1873
The Panic of 1873, triggered by railroad bond failures, reshaped the economic, social and political landscape of the United States for generations.
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Landmarks - Big Ben
BIG BEN THERE ARE NOT MANY CLOCKS AROUND THE WORLD THAT ARE INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE OR A NOTABLE LANDMARK BUT THIS ONE IS SPECIAL. IT IS BIG BEN IN LONDON. HOW MANY CLOCKS DO WE KNOW THAT MAKE THE NEWS WHEN THEY STOP?
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How AI Caused The WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes
As you may know, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA have been on strike for a while now. In this video, we'll explore how AI is responsible for the strikes and the dispute between the two unions. We'll also discuss the possible future of the strikes...
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William, Duke of Normandy: Triumphs, Betrayals, and Conquests
This video details the rise of William, Duke of Normandy, from a vulnerable fugitive to the supreme warlord of France. It chronicles his strategic triumphs over rebellious nobles and rival kings, culminating in a decisive victory over...
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J.J. Thomson's Charge-to-Mass Ratio Experiment
In 1897, J.J. Thomson conducted an experiment that led to the discovery of the electron and revolutionized atomic theory by demonstrating that atoms are composed of smaller subatomic particles. Before this, atoms were considered...
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The Battle of the Nile: Nelson’s Daring Naval Maneuver
In 1798, Admiral Horatio Nelson led the British fleet to a decisive victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile. By destroying the French fleet anchored at Abukir Bay, Nelson stranded Napoleon’s army in Egypt and secured British...
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What is a map?
A broad introduction maps and their purposes. People and places -Mapping - What is a map? Learning Points Cartographers make maps. A map key explains what the colours and symbols on a map represent. Most maps are drawn to scale. Maps can...
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Newsies Strike of 1899 for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the newsies strike of 1899, when a band of courageous newsboys took on the most powerful newspaper owners in New York City.
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Cesar Chavez and the Fight for Safe Working Conditions
This video highlights Cesar Chavez's efforts to secure safer working conditions for farm laborers in California during the 1960s, focusing on the dangers of pesticide exposure. Learn about the historic strike and collaboration between...
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Early Years of Marriage and the Children of Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII
At first, Catherine and Henry VIII enjoyed a happy and affectionate marriage, and Catherine quickly became pregnant. However, a series of difficult miscarriages and stillbirths overshadowed their early years together. Despite these...
Weird History
A Beat By Beat Breakdown of Pearl Harbor
Those who woke up in Oahu, Hawaii on December 7th, 1941, had no idea they were about to experience one of the darkest days in modern military history. Over 2,400 Americans perished in the attack where air raid sirens blared, Japanese...
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10 Essential Muscles for Body Movement - Learn How Your Body Works
In this PE lesson we take a look at the main muscles in the body, and how they’re used in specific sport skills. Muscles are made up of fibres that work together to create movement by pulling (or contracting) to get your bones to move so...
Great Big Story
Behind the plate, the journey of aspiring MLB umpires
Join Hunter Wendelstedt at his umpire school in Florida, where students from around the globe learn the craft and chase their Major League dreams.
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Master Hunters and Gatherers: Cro-Magnon's Survival Skills
Dive into the strategies and tools Cro-Magnon used to hunt and gather food in a frigid, Ice Age Europe. This segment shows the use of sophisticated weapons like the spear-thrower and details the balanced diet that included meat, wild...