AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLabour Deal in the Air: WestJet and CUPE reached a tentative agreement with flight attendants after a brief work stoppage grounded flights across Canada; attendants have 30 days to ratify, with pay increases and a duty-pay premium discussed but details withheld for members. Film & Fandom Economics: Spider-Man: Brand New Day smashed the North American opening record with $360M, while The Odyssey’s 70mm IMAX screenings are driving a resale-ticket frenzy, with fans paying up to $2,000 for premium showtimes. Space Spotlight: Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set for a six-month ISS mission this fall, marking his first trip to orbit and Canada’s first long-duration flight in more than seven years. Sports Trade Talk: NHL and NBA chatter dominated, including Canadiens prospect Alexander Zharovsky reflecting on training in Montreal and Blue Jays vs Astros preview coverage ahead of the Aug. 3 trade-deadline day. Publishing/Books & Culture: A notable Canada-linked item: booksellers warn rare titles are being pulped to feed AI, pointing to a “recycler” trail.
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