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Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that a labor union says would cancel collective bargaining rights for hund...
Apr 25, 2025
Trading card hobby in Canada impacted by mounting trade war centred around U.S.
MISSISSAUGA - The international trade war started by U.S. President Donald Trump has complicated collecting trading cards in Canada. Several facets of the hobby have been impacted by the shifting web ...
Apr 25, 2025
6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean rattles Ecuador
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - A strong 6.3 earthquake off Ecuador's Pacific coast shook the northern part of the country Friday, with some initial reports of some damages to houses. No injuries were reported....
Apr 25, 2025
Gamesmanship alive and well in NHL playoffs: 'It's always there'
OTTAWA - Senators head coach Travis Green suggested to reporters the Maple Leafs were manipulating the officials to get penalty calls. Toronto counterpart Craig Berube mused a few minutes later that O...
Apr 25, 2025
Facing a busy home schedule, Toronto FC looks to turn BMO Field games into points
TORONTO - Having finally ended a season-opening eight-game winless streak with a 1-0 decision last week at Real Salt Lake, Toronto looks for its first victory at home when New York City FC visits Satu...
Apr 25, 2025
Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager's refusal to answer questions
Yukon politicians could hold an official with the company managing the cleanup of a disaster at the Eagle Gold mine in contempt of Parliament after its officials refused to answer questions in front o...
Apr 25, 2025
3rd Period Update: Tigers set to battle Hurricanes in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals
3rd Period Update:The Medicine Hat Tigers defeat the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-2.Neither team found the back of the net in the third period.Shots in the final frame: 8-5 TigersFinal Shots: 36-19 TigersT...
Apr 25, 2025
Pace of rent increases slows, but housing costs still rising in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The pace of rent increases in Metro Vancouver slowed last year compared with 2023 and the rental stock is growing, but the regional district says homelessness continues to rise and the wai...
Apr 25, 2025
Pickard gets Game 3 start for Edmonton Oilers down two games to Los Angeles Kings
EDMONTON - Calvin Pickard got the nod to start in goal for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings. Pickard replaced Stuart Skinner in the third...
Apr 25, 2025
Driver convicted of first-degree murder in case of Colorado teens who threw fatal rock at car
The last of three friends accused of killing a driver in Colorado by throwing a rock through the windshield of her car was convicted of first-degree murder Friday. The teens were driving around suburb...
Apr 25, 2025