Global National: May 16, 2023 | How looming WestJet pilots strike could affect your travel plans

In tonight's top story: WestJet pilots issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline's management and the Canadian federal government, which would affect about 700 flights per day if crews ground the airline's fleet on Friday. Anne Gaviola explains where negotiations on a new deal stand and how a work walk off could impact your upcoming travel plans.

More than 80 wildfires are burning across Alberta, as the unrelenting heat and high winds have put communities such as Fox Creek and Grande Prarie under threat. Neetu Garcha reports from Valleyview, Alta., where residents were forced from their homes, and the Canadian Armed Forces are on the frontlines fighting the flames, while Heather Yourex-West looks at the poor air quality impacting the southern parts of the province.

Federal Justice Minister David Lametti proposed changes to Canada's bail system, targeting repeat offenders, in response to several cases of people accused of committing violent crimes while out on bail. Touria Izri looks at what the government wants to change and how it's being received.

Plus, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who created the increasingly-used artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT, testified before U.S. Congress. We report on what he's calling for in an effort to reduce the risks and harm from the technology.

And, a German court has convicted five men over a massive jewel heist from 2019, when they stole more than $160 million worth of jewellery from a Dresden museum. Mike Armstrong explains how the robbery unfolded, who the group of thieves is affiliated with and why there's criticism of the penalties handed out to the gang members.

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