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Author: Christopher Reynolds
Publication Date: January 9, 2026 - 12:40
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WestJet staff, passengers raise concerns over cramped seats after video goes viral
January 9, 2026
A viral video showcasing a lack of legroom on WestJet planes is sparking concerns over safety and comfort from staff and passengers.
In a TikTok post by an Alberta woman that has racked up more than 1.1 million views, her parents can be seen squeezing into economy seats that leave barely enough room to bend their knees.
Smith said during her call-in radio show she would rather get to a conclusion that's amenable, fair and includes parity in the appointment process.
February 8, 2026 - 09:41 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Opening Parliament on Groundhog Day is ironic, but not funny. Winter is coming.
This week, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre posted a video on X, “seeking an urgent meeting with the prime minister” to “bring practical solutions, an openness to hear other ideas and work together to fast-track results.”
No one is pretending we’re not in a crisis in Canada, and increasingly, parliamentarians are hearing their constituents’ pleas for less partisanship and more solutions. I recently spoke with one such member of Parliament: Greg McLean.
He’s a Conservative who campaigned hard in the...
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