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Judge permanently blocks Trump order to end funding for National Public Radio
A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service. Source link
Trump officials exempt drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from endangered species act, putting rare whale at risk
The Trump administration has exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act after U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said environmentalists’ lawsuits threatened to hobble domestic energy supplies as the U.S. wages war against Iran. Source link
Matt Dunstone's Canadian curling team tied for 3rd at worlds following 3rd straight win
Canada’s Matt Dunstone won his third straight game at the men’s world curling championship with an 8-4 victory over China in Tuesday’s early draw in Ogden, Utah. Source link
Canadian government taking over vaccine injury compensation program
The federal public health agency is taking over administration of a program that compensates people who have been injured by vaccines, months after Health Minister Marjorie Michel ordered an audit of the program following complaints about its administration. Source link
5 reasons the Toronto Maple Leafs have been a disaster this season
The Toronto Maple Leafs entered this season with their sights set on two goals — keeping the NHL’s longest active playoff streak alive and (no snickering, fans of other teams) finally hoisting the city’s first Stanley Cup since before the moon landing. To say it hasn’t worked out would be an understatement. Source link
Carney condemns Israel's 'illegal invasion' of Lebanon as operation expands
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada “condemns” Israel’s invasion of Lebanon, which he calls “illegal” and a violation of territorial sovereignty. Source link
Senior Canadian commander charged by military police in compensation probe
Canada’s military police charged Col. James Smith with prejudice to good order regarding compensation irregularities while he commanded Task Force Latvia. Legal proceedings are pending. Source link
Ex-Maple Leafs player Grabovski charged with assault after minor hockey incident
Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mikhail Grabovski has been charged with assault following an incident at a minor hockey game in Markham, Ont. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Stephen Lewis: Life of a politician, diplomat and activist
Stephen Lewis, Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations and one-time leader of the NDP in Ontario, has died, his foundation said Tuesday. He was 88. Source link
Carney says he's 'absolutely not' considering proroguing Parliament after byelections
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s “absolutely not” considering proroguing Parliament should he win a majority in the House following three upcoming byelections. Source link