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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
Woman sentenced for Parksville crash resulting in husband’s death
NANAIMO - An inattentive driver's husband was killed in a single-vehicle wreck where a car hit a road sign, lost control and went airborne before crashing alongside the Inland Island Hwy. near the Alb...
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
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
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
NEW YORK (AP) - Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Friday to a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as prosecutors formally declared their intent to seek the deat...
Apr 25, 2025
Public viewings of Pope Francis' body have ended after 3 days
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis' body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike ended Friday. Francis died on Monday at age 88 after suffering a stroke. The Vatican sai...
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