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WestJet cabin crew union reveals details of tentative deal following strike The union representing WestJet cabin crew has shared details of the tentative deal reached with the Calgary-based airline this week after a one-day strike. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/westjet-strike-cabin-crew-deal-9.7298026?cmp=rss

'Flooded, absolutely flooded,' Ontario winemaker says after extreme rain hammers Niagara towns and vineyards Some vintners in Ontario's popular winemaking area were in cleanup mode on Wednesday, days after major rainfalls swept through the Niagara Region and caused severe flooding. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ontario-niagara-wine-flood-state-of-emergency-9.7298256?cmp=rss

Ontario Conservative MP Larry Brock to exit Parliament in September Conservative MP Larry Brock, from the Ontario riding of Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations, says he'll be resigning from Parliament next month, noting in a social media post that he'd accepted an opportunity at the Brantford Crown Attorney's office. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/larry-brock-ontario-mp-resigns-9.7299172?cmp=rss

Hamilton anti-racism groups give tips on how to avoid unwittingly renting venues to groups deemed extremist Dominion Society, which supports deporting immigrants en masse, is advertising a conference in Hamilton this month. It's prompted anti-racism groups to advise venues and businesses on how to avoid unwittingly booking events by groups they say promote hate, an issue that's come up in other parts of the country. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/dominion-society-9.7299728?cmp=rss

Life after West Nile virus: Ontario families call for more awareness at height of mosquito season With the arrival of mosquito season, health officials are reminding residents to protect themselves against West Nile virus. While most people experience flu-like symptoms or no symptoms at all, some people do experience severe illness, or death. Residents whose lives have been impacted by the virus be... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-families-west-nile-awareness-9.7299525?cmp=rss

93-year-old's 'lifetime of memories' piled on a curb in St. Catharines, Ont., after flooding Generations' worth of memories were laid out on Mary Winning's curb in St. Catharines, Ont., on Sunday in a jumbled mess of sewage-soiled mementoes, furniture, boxes and bags. The 93-year-old's home was flooded twice in five days during back-to-back storms. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/flooding-vulnerable-people-seniors-team-rubicon-canada-9.7301232?cmp=rss

Unifor, General Motors to begin contract negotiation talks today Unifor, the union that represents more than 4,600 members at Ontario GM facilities, is set to begin contract negotiations with General Motors today. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/unifor-gm-contract-negotiation-ontario-9.7301448?cmp=rss

Soot falling across Hamilton contains toxic chemicals linked to burning coal, researchers find McMaster University researchers studying the soot falling on Hamilton neighbourhoods have determined the grimy, black substance contains toxic chemicals consistent with coal combustion. For the "What's the Grime?" study, they worked with volunteers to collect samples throughout the city. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/what-s-the-grime-9.7302194?cmp=rss

Fire at abandoned high school in Fort Erie being investigated as arson, police say Niagara Regional Police say a fire at the former Ridgeway Crystal Beach High School on Monday morning is being classified as arson. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/arson-fort-erie-former-high-school-ablaze-9.7302616?cmp=rss

St. Catharines, Ont., mayor calls for long-term action plan to prevent future flooding crises With his city reeling from devastating storms that have left thousands of homes flooded with sewage-tainted water and untold amounts of damage, St. Catharines mayor Mat Siscoe is calling for a long-term action plan to protect his city from future extreme rainfall events. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/flooding-st-catharines-long-term-plan-weather-9.7302577?cmp=rss