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19
Dec

JFK strike averted

JFK strike averted By BILL SANDERSON Last Updated: 7:07 AM, December 19, 2012 Posted: 1:59 AM, December 19, 2012 NY Post: JFK Airport security workers yesterday nixed plans to strike during Christmas. Employees of AirServ and Global Elite Group decided against walking off their jobs after their bosses agreed to talks. The workers, backed by […]

18
Dec

Greece: Dec 19: 24-hr strike

From media reports: Living in Greece is reporting that the latest 24-hour countrywide general strike is expected to affect public transport on 19 December. Both suburban and long-distance trains will be cancelled during the strike, and the metro link between downtown Athens and the airport will also be suspended. Demonstrations are also scheduled for Wednesday, […]

17
Dec

Weather advisory: Ottawa and Montreal (Porter and AC advisories)

Weather Advisory for Ottawa (YOW) & Montreal (YUL) – Monday, December 17th, 2012 Porter Airlines advises all passengers to confirm their flight status prior to arriving at the airport. Delays and cancellations may occur.

14
Dec

Southern California: earthquake in Pacific Ocean

Earthquake strikes near California coast AP: The U.S. Geological Survey says a large earthquake has struck in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California and Mexico. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4, was recorded at 2:36 a.m. PT Friday, 262 kilometres south southwest of the California city of Avalon and 269 […]

13
Dec

Mali: warning from Canadian Gov

MALI – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Mali due to political instability. Regional Advisory for the regions of Timbuktu, Gao, Kidal and Mopti Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the regions of Timbuktu, Gao, Kidal and Mopti due to the presence […]