IOC boss Thomas Bach says snap elections in France won't impact the Paris Olympics

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The snap national election called by French President Emmanuel Macron will not impact the Paris Olympics, IOC president Thomas Bach said on Monday.

The Olympic rings are seen on the Eiffel Tower Friday, June 7, 2024 in Paris. The Paris Olympics organizers mounted the rings on the Eiffel Tower on Friday as the French capital marks 50 days until the start of the Summer Games.

"France is used to holding elections and they will do it once again. There will be a new parliament, a new government, and everybody will support the Olympic Games." "We have waited a century for these Games," Oudea-Castera said. "It's crucial that our country takes care of its image and the message it sends to the world at a time when it is welcoming athletes from all over the globe."The Transportation Safety Board is investigating a serious incident after a Harbour Air float plane and a recreational boat collided in Vancouver's Coal Harbour.

A billionaire American adventurer is planning to visit the Titanic wreckage in a submarine. Connor and his group are pledging that their vessel — they plan to use a Triton submarine — will be certified by a third-party group.Recent research suggests that an invasive species of large, colourful spiders that take to the air as babies could spread to Canada.

The municipality of Tantramar, N.B., is holding a sale to get rid of surplus items it acquired after the Town of Sackville amalgamated with smaller communities last year.Regina Rifles statue officially unveiled in France As the one-year anniversary approaches of a deadly crash near Carberry, Man., that took the lives of 17 people, families are still waiting for answers about the investigation.Saskatchewan teachers are once again imposing 'work to rule' job action across the province starting on Monday. That means teachers will arrive at schools 15 minutes before the start of the school day and leave no later than 15 minutes after the day.

 

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