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Air Canada to cover certain transportation expenses for some customers

Air Canada to cover certain transportation expenses for some customers

Air Canada says it is adopting a policy to cover "certain transportation expenses" incurred by customers while getting to their destinations during the recent work stoppage.
At least 600 CDC employees are getting final termination notices, union says

At least 600 CDC employees are getting final termination notices, union says

NEW YORK (AP) — At least 600 employees of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are receiving permanent termination notices in the wake of a recent court decision that protected some CDC employees from layoffs but not others.
Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination

Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination

Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination. The U.S.
How to protect yourself from Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria found in some coastal waters

How to protect yourself from Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria found in some coastal waters

NEW YORK (AP) — States are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.
Saskatchewan Premier Moe announces plan to upgrade important road for farming sector

Saskatchewan Premier Moe announces plan to upgrade important road for farming sector

YORKTON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province plans to cover half the improvement cost for a road deemed crucial for economic activity in the farming sector.
B.C.'s veterinary college says it risks insolvency in 2026 if fees don't increase

B.C.'s veterinary college says it risks insolvency in 2026 if fees don't increase

Veterinarians in British Columbia have until the end of the month to vote on increasing fees they pay to work in the province, a move their regulatory body says is needed to prevent it becoming insolvent.
Movie Review: Ron Howard's 'Eden' brings 1920s chaos on a Galápagos island to life

Movie Review: Ron Howard's 'Eden' brings 1920s chaos on a Galápagos island to life

Ron Howard’s “Eden” opens with a bold statement: “Fascism is spreading.” It'll surely carry weight in modern society, but the phrase is referencing events from nearly a century ago.
Bolivia will choose a new president but environmental activists see little hope of progress

Bolivia will choose a new president but environmental activists see little hope of progress

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Bolivia’s upcoming presidential election will mark a shift from nearly two decades of socialist rule, but many Indigenous and environmental leaders doubt it will bring progress in stopping deforestation, wildfires or pollution
Canada Games challenged by Air Canada strike, families stuck in St. John’s

Canada Games challenged by Air Canada strike, families stuck in St. John’s

For Canada Games Council CEO Kelly-Ann Paul, the timing of Air Canada’s strike was nothing short of "surreal." Air Canada grounded thousands of flights last Saturday when its flight attendants went on strike, disrupting the Canada Games in St.
Wall Street steadies after Nvidia, Palantir and other AI stars trim their losses

Wall Street steadies after Nvidia, Palantir and other AI stars trim their losses

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes ended mixed on Wednesday after Nvidia, Palantir and other superstar stocks pared most of their steep losses from the morning. The S&P 500 dipped 0.2% after trimming a loss that reached 1.