Global National: May 19

A day ago, it seemed unlikely that WestJet would reach a deal with its pilots, who threatened to strike. However, a late-night tentative agreement has stopped full-blown turmoil before the Victoria Day long weekend. Plus, before heading to Japan for the G7 Summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise stop in Saudi Arabia, where he addressed leaders at the Arab League Summit. Here, he made a personal appeal to broaden support for Ukraine amid Russia’s war, beyond its Western allies. And more than 10,000 people are still out of their homes in Alberta and beyond, as nearly 100 wildfires burn. But there’s hope on the horizon, as more crews from the Yukon and U.S. are expected to arrive in the coming days to help the fight and residents are trying to make the best out of a very bad situation.