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More accommodation requests being refused, federal unions say
Two federal public service unions say more and more employees are being denied requests for accommodations to work remotely, particularly for medical reasons, and are accusing the government of being unreasonable. Source link
Raptors close in on playoffs, rolling to 128-114 win over the Miami Heat
Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 38 points as the Raptors rolled to a 128-114 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday as Toronto closed in on a playoff berth. Source link
U.K. military deployed to deter threat to undersea cables amid Russian sub presence
Britain deployed military vessels to prevent any attacks on cables and pipelines by Russian submarines that spent more than a month in and around British waters earlier this year, Defence Minister John Healey said on Thursday. Source link
Caufield scores 50th goal, becomes 1st Hab to reach milestone in 36 years
Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal of the season on Thursday evening in the Montreal Canadiens’ 2-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first Habs player to reach that milestone since Stéphane Richer did it during the 1989-90 season. Source link
Poilievre challenges PM Carney to defend private property rights in B.C. in wake of Cowichan decision
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government to defend private property rights in face of what he claims is a threat posed by a landmark B.C. Supreme Court decision establishing Aboriginal title on private property. Source link
Environment Canada to use AI in new weather forecasting model
Environment and Climate Change Canada will use artificial intelligence to make its weather forecasts more accurate, the federal department said Thursday. Source link
Artemis II in photos: around the moon and inside Orion
The dozens of photos taken by the astronauts include never before seen views of the moon, a total solar eclipse and a stunning shot of Earth. Source link
U.S. Justice Department reportedly opens investigation into NFL for potential anticompetitive practices
The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official. The official said the investigation is “about affordability for consumers and creating an even playing field for providers.” Source link
Rock League: Maple United vs. Alpine Curling Club – Toronto
Watch Maple United and the Alpine Curling Club go head-to-head in Rock League action from the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Source link
McIlroy has another reason to celebrate after his best Masters start in 15 years to share early lead
Rory McIlroy has been celebrating all week at Augusta National as the defending champion, and on Thursday he found something else to savour — a 5-under 67, his lowest start at the Masters in 15 years to share the early lead with Sam Burns. Source link