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Air Transat flight attendants reject tentative deal, will return to bargaining table

Source: Global News

Flight attendants at Air Transat have voted to reject a tentative deal with the Canadian leisure carrier. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents the 2,100 flight attendants at the airline, says more than 98 per cent of workers voted against the tentative contract reached Dec. 14.

Canadians booking up Cancun, Mexico in January: Skyscanner trending travel destination

Source: yahoo! News

There has been a 53 per cent increase in January flight searches from Canada to Cancun over the last month. In December, Canadians flocked to Barbados – and with their sights now set on Cancun, it’s clear they’re seeking a sunny island retreat to escape the winter weather.

Canada’s productivity has been declining. Why that’s a problem for the economy

Source: Global News

Though the central bank has held its benchmark interest rate steady in its last three decisions, amid signs of slowing in the economy, one of the areas it’s tracking in gauging where inflation is heading is wage growth. The Bank’s policymakers have flagged that average hourly wage growth in the range of four to five per cent is not consistent with achieving the central bank’s two per cent inflation target — unless it comes with associated gains in productivity.

Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed 10 months; price tag up $700M

Source: Windsor Star

The opening of the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge has been pushed back nearly a year — with an extra $700 million added to the price tag. The first vehicles are expected to cross in the fall of 2025, following construction completion that September. The contractual opening date was originally set for November 2024

Miami man indicted in $8.5M short-term rental scam with thousands of victims: Prosecutors

Source: NBC Miami

Shray Goel, 35, of Miami, and Shaunik Raheja, 34, of Denver, were charged Wednesday with multiple fraud counts in connection with more than 10,000 reservations linked to nearly 100 properties, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California.

You're missing out on a unique travel experience: Maximize your vacation by volunteering

Source: USA Today

Travelers who volunteer in Hawaii get a rewarding experience and help reduce the burden off of local nonprofits. When travelers choose to take time out of their vacation to volunteer for the host community, they have the chance at a more immersive and rewarding experience with the place they're visiting – and that can change their outlook on travel, themselves and even the world.

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