What to expect on the Evening News on Aug. 1, 2026

Here’s what to expect tonight on the Evening News at 6 p.m.

Adam Atkinson is off tonight. Eric Vienneau is on the desk.

WestJet and the union representing more than 4,000 flight attendants are continuing negotiations ahead of a possible work stoppage that could begin just after midnight — Calgary time — on Sunday, Aug. 2. But even before that deadline, some passengers are already dealing with cancelled flights and changing travel plans at the start of the August long weekend. Harry Corro reports.

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is defending the bank’s use of replacement security workers during an ongoing strike.

Hamilton police are investigating a homicide after a man died from injuries he sustained during an assault back in May.

Niagara police are investigating after a 63-year-old man was hospitalized after losing control on an e-scooter in Fort Erie.

Police are warning drivers to make the right choices when they get behind the wheel this Civic Holiday long weekend. Eric Vienneau has details.

Over 150 local and returning vendors are taking centre stage at Gage Park today for day two of Hamilton’s 50th Festival of Friends. Danielle de Graauw will be joining us live from Gage Park.

All this and more tonight on the Evening News. Join us live tonight at 6 p.m. on CHCH-TV, Parrot.tv and YouTube for all the details.