Over 1,000 Flights Cancelled by Westjet, Air Canada Due to Extreme Weather

Over 1,000 flights have been cancelled or delayed across Canada in recent days as a severe winter storm sweeps across the country. Motorists have been warned to stay off the roads as a number of highways have been closed in some provinces due to collisions and the risk of an avalanches. Major international airports, including the Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), the Ottawa International Airport (YOW), and the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) have advised travellers to check their flight status before leaving for the airports.-- More...