WestJet faces possible strike | CTV News Ottawa at Six for July 30, 2026
WestJet passengers are facing major travel disruptions across Canada after the union representing 4,400 flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice. CTV's Katelyn Wilson speaks with passenger Betsy Estevaz at the Ottawa International Airport, who expresses worry about returning from Winnipeg with a family member who uses a wheelchair; Ottawa Police Service investigators are urging the public to remain vigilant following an alarming surge in reported sexual assault cases across the city. CTV's Kimberley Fowler reports that Ottawa Police Superintendent Heather Lachine highlighted over 10 recent cases under investigation by the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit, including several involving unknown attackers; and St. Laurent station on Ottawa's LRT line faces a potential multi-week closure as part of a proposed $8-million tunnel rehabilitation project. CTV's Natalie van Rooy speaks with transit user John Lubemba, who warns that extended shutdowns at the major transit hub will create severe difficulties for daily commuters. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: / ctvnews Connect with CTV News Ottawa: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa CTV News Ottawa on TikTok: / ctvnewsottawa CTV News Ottawa on X (formerly Twitter): / ctvottawa CTV News Ottawa on LinkedIn: / ctv-news-ottawa Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news, fast, download the CTV News App: https://www.ctvnews.ca/app Must-watch stories and full programs at http://www.ctvnews.ca/video CTV News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/CTV-News CTV News on X (formerly Twitter): / ctvnews CTV News on Reddit: / ctvnews CTV News on LinkedIn: / ctv-news --- CTV News is Canada's most-watched news organization both locally and nationally, and has a network of national, international, and local news operations. #OttawaNews #Ottawa #CTVNewsOttawa #PatriciaBoal #CTVNewsAtSix #LocalNews #EasternOntario #OttNews #ctvnews #ctvnationalnews #canadiannews
