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Olympic breaking champion Phil Wizard hasn't stopped moving since Paris triumph
Philip Kim hasn't really stopped moving since winning a gold medal in breaking at the Paris Olympics last summer. Recent stops have included Los Angeles, Denver, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea...
Apr 25, 2025
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
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
Meadow Lake volunteer recognized nationally for decades of community work
A Meadow Lake woman is being recognized as one of Ducks Unlimited Canada's (DUC) top volunteers in the country for 2025.With National Volunteer Week approaching from April 27 to May 3, DUC is recogniz...
Apr 25, 2025
La Ronge, Nipawin and Tisdale among Sask. airports receiving over $1.8 M in upgrades
The Saskatchewan government is investing over $1.8 million this construction season to upgrade infrastructure at eight community airports, including facilities in La Ronge, Nipawin, and Tisdale.Throug...
Apr 25, 2025