Canada Post has been notified of a possible strike on Friday after negotiations between the corporation and its workers have proven to be unsuccessful. On Wednesday, the union said it would be…
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Inside the Oval Office Meeting With South Africa’s President
John Eligon, Johannesburg bureau chief, recounts what he witnessed in the Oval Office when President Trump confronted the visiting President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa with an elaborate presentation attempting to falsely…
Judge orders Trump administration to continue 'DEI' grant for school desegregation aid
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration wrongly shut down a grant to promote desegregation of schools in the South by claiming it was a DEI program. Source link
How prescribed burns can help ecosystems thrive
The leafy trees that tower over Toronto’s High Park are one of the last remaining black oak ecosystems in Ontario. They’re rare, so each year, fire specialists carefully set fires near their…
Judge notes 'suspicious' timing of handgun theft after police asked for pictures
An Ontario manicurist authorities believe to be a “straw purchaser” of handguns reported that her safe full of weapons, silver bars and cash was burgled the day after the province’s chief firearms…
Resentment of ICE, backlash against its agents and mission rise alongside Democrats' condemnations
Democrats have ramped up their anti-ICE rhetoric, and some Americans seem to be taking their words to heart and taking matters into their own hands by threatening — and in some cases…
It’s much faster to get hip or knee replacements if there’s a central waitlist: study
Canadians who need a hip or knee replacement could get the surgery more quickly — without adding to health-care budgets or opening more operating rooms — if central waitlists were created, the…
In a surprise twist, even the Panthers are feeling 'bad' for the Leafs
Florida Panthers’ Brad Marchand refused a nickname a reporter came up with after his team’s win Sunday night: “Maple Leafs Executioner.” Athlon Sports reported Monday the nickname was given to the 37-year-old…
Washington, Abu Dhabi ink joint letter of intent to develop closer military ties
The Trump administration designated the United Arab Emirates as a “major defense partner” during the president’s stop last week in the wealthy Gulf state. Source link
How a soccer team in Chile with Palestinian roots gives fans reason to cheer amid Gaza war
Nahil Sadaqa loves soccer — and one of his favourite teams helps him connect with his Palestinian identity. This club plays in Palestinian colours, its fans wave Palestinian flags, its sponsors include…