WestJet and union representatives have reached a tentative agreement that will address worker grievances and resume service; Though an agreement has been reached to end the strike, it will be days until service is fully restored, leaving some travellers stuck; and, Manitoba’s first supervised consumption site will be opening next month, and reactions to it are thoroughly mixed.

WestJet and union representatives have reached a tentative agreement that will address worker grievances and resume service; Though an agreement has been reached to end the strike, it will be days until service is fully restored, leaving some travellers stuck; and, Manitoba&rsquo;s first supervised consumption site will be opening next month, and reactions to it are thoroughly mixed.

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CTV National News for Monday, August 3, 2026: WestJet strike ended, tentative agreement reached 

Former CTV National News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson has died. Genevieve Beauchemin reports on his extraordinary career in journalism and his enduring legacy; Thousands of B.C. residents have been ordered to flee their homes, and thousands more are on standby to leave at a moment’s notice; and, tourism operators say it’s a record-breaking summer as Canadian and international visitors take vacations across the country.

Former CTV National News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson has died. Genevieve Beauchemin reports on his extraordinary career in journalism and his enduring legacy; Thousands of B.C. residents have been ordered to flee their homes, and thousands more are on standby to leave at a moment&rsquo;s notice; and, tourism operators say it&rsquo;s a record-breaking summer as Canadian and international visitors take vacations across the country.

CTV National News for Tuesday, August 4, 2026: Lloyd Robertson 1934-2026: A look at his extraordinary career in journalism and enduring legacy

WestJet’s job action beginning during a busy long weekend has derailed the travel plans for some Canadians; when Air Canada went on strike, the federal government forced them back to work, but will they do the same for WestJet employees? A new national survey says Canadians are continuing to struggle with the high cost of groceries throughout the country; and more.

WestJet&rsquo;s job action beginning during a busy long weekend has derailed the travel plans for some Canadians; when Air Canada went on strike, the federal government forced them back to work, but will they do the same for WestJet employees? A new national survey says Canadians are continuing to struggle with the high cost of groceries throughout the country; and more.

CTV National News for Sunday, August 2, 2026: WestJet strike enters first official day

WestJet has cancelled hundreds of flights across the country as a labour dispute grows between the union and the company; the enrollment cap on international students means Conestoga College is experiencing a massive financial shortfall; one of Canada’s largest youth hotlines says more young people are reaching out on text for late-night support, and more.

WestJet has cancelled hundreds of flights across the country as a labour dispute grows between the union and the company; the enrollment cap on international students means Conestoga College is experiencing a massive financial shortfall; one of Canada&rsquo;s largest youth hotlines says more young people are reaching out on text for late-night support, and more.

CTV National News for Monday, August 3, 2026: WestJet strike ended, tentative agreement reached

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