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FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election, world soccer's governing body said Sunday. Infantino has faced increasing pressure over his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. Despite widespread calls for him to step down, FIFA said Infantino will seek next year to win a fourth and final term in office through 2031. "The FIFA President announced in April that he will stand for re-election in 2027. Of course, nothing has changed.

Monday, Sept. 7 is Labour Day and many businesses will be closed for the holiday, as it is a Retail Closing Day in the province. Retail and grocery Most major grocery stores will close for labour day, including Sobeys, Atlantic Superstore, Costco and Walmart. Smaller, local grocery options like Gateway Meat Market in Dartmouth and Kingswood Market in Hammonds Plains will be open. NSLC stores will be closed for labour day.

HALIFAX - Authorities in Nova Scotia say they are investigating after a First Nation health facility reported fentanyl was detected in cannabis. Membertou Health Centre says it has issued a community drug alert after receiving a report from a community member. The Nova Scotia government says its health department and Cape Breton Regional Police have launched an investigation. The province, in a statement, notes that cannabis can only be purchased legally through its liquor corporation.

HALIFAX - Three Nova Scotia counties on Cape Breton Island continue to remain under a local state of emergency this morning. Nova Scotia Emergency Management's alert Saturday evening says there is severe flooding and widespread damage. It also says multiple roads are closed and conditions remain dangerous, warning people in the affected areas not to travel unless necessary.

PARIS (AP) - Based on their experience of hosting Taylor Swift, the management team at the Paris venue for Celine Dion 's grand concert comeback is bracing to deliver devastating news to hundreds of her fans: 'Sorry, you appear to have been scammed, your tickets are fake.' The Grammy-winning star's long-awaited return to the concert stage after years away from touring has unleashed massive pent-up demand for tickets.

With the start of the school year and fall ahead of us, it will soon be time to get your annual vaccines that fight against respiratory viruses.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia. Indonesia's Geological Agency said the volcanic island located in Indonesia's Sunda Strait between the main Java and Sumatra islands showed signs of activity Saturday and erupted for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. Sunday.

SYDNEY - Officials on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island are warning residents to avoid flooded roads. Environment Canada says very heavy rainfall in the region is expected to continue through Saturday and Sunday, leading to localized flooding. The national weather agency says rainfall rates of 20 millimetres an hour are expected in some areas on the island, with up to 200 millimetres total expected.

A disruptive airline passenger was duct-taped to his seat and restrained with flexible handcuffs on Thursday night.

TORONTO - A union representing more than 1,000 flight attendants with Jazz Aviation says members have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a strike mandate. The Canadian Flight Attendant Union says 99 per cent of voting members supported a strike mandate after months of bargaining. Jazz Aviation operates flights under the Air Canada Express brand. Union president Marsha Walters says they want members fairly compensated for the work they do. The flight attendants have been without a contract since Jan.