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French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections

French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections

PARIS (AP) — The far-right National Rally leaped into a strong lead Sunday in France's first round of legislative elections, polling agencies projected, bringing the party closer to being able to form a government in round two and dealing a major sla
US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say

US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say

The U.S. Justice Department is pushing Boeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud in connection with two deadly plane crashes involving its 737 Max jetliners, according to several people who heard federal prosecutors detail a proposed offer Sunday.
Calgary water valves are being turned back on after repairs, but mayor warns of risks

Calgary water valves are being turned back on after repairs, but mayor warns of risks

CALGARY — Weeks of water restrictions in Calgary could be eased in a matter of days, the city's mayor and officials say, if the water system holds while crews turn valves back on after they were closed in early June to repair a burst feeder main.
Are you proud to be Canadian? Poll suggests that feeling is dwindling, for some

Are you proud to be Canadian? Poll suggests that feeling is dwindling, for some

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the vast majority of Canadians are proud of their home and native land, but our sense of national pride is lower than it was a few years ago.
The new airline rivalries: Air Canada vs. Porter, WestJet vs. Flair

The new airline rivalries: Air Canada vs. Porter, WestJet vs. Flair

MONTREAL — On a warm Wednesday this month, a cartoon raccoon raised a cocktail glass and sarcastically saluted Air Canada.
Creators urge Ottawa to force disclosure of ‘black box’ AI system training

Creators urge Ottawa to force disclosure of ‘black box’ AI system training

OTTAWA — Canadian creators and publishers want the government to do something about the unauthorized and usually unreported use of their content to train generative artificial intelligence systems.
Beryl strengthens into hurricane in Atlantic, forecast to become major storm entering Caribbean

Beryl strengthens into hurricane in Atlantic, forecast to become major storm entering Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Beryl strengthened into a hurricane Saturday as it churned toward the southeastern Caribbean, with forecasters warning it was expected to become a dangerous major storm before reaching Barbados late Sunday or early Monday
Helicopter crashed at community airport in Northwest Territories: TSB

Helicopter crashed at community airport in Northwest Territories: TSB

The Transportation Safety Board is sending a team to investigate an aircraft accident at a fire-threatened Northwest Territories community.
Rail workers at CN and CPKC vote to reauthorize strike at railways, says Teamsters

Rail workers at CN and CPKC vote to reauthorize strike at railways, says Teamsters

LAVAL, Que. — Union members at CN and CPKC railways have voted to reauthorize strikes at both companies if negotiated settlements can't be reached, raising the threat of supply chain disruptions across Canada.
WestJet cancels hundreds of flights following surprise mechanics union strike

WestJet cancels hundreds of flights following surprise mechanics union strike

Tens of thousands of Canadian airline passengers were left scrambling Saturday after a sudden strike by unionized airline mechanics at WestJet resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of flights by the country’s second largest carrier.