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Why America's biggest auto union supports Trump's tariffs — and Canada's does not

March 18 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

On the surface, it seems like a surprising split for two powerful unions with decades of shared history and interests. But experts say the UAW's position is emblematic of decades of job losses, new union leadership, and America's shifting politics.

More than 320 dead in Gaza as Israel makes 'extensive' strikes, ending ceasefire standoff

March 17 , 2025 at 09:57:21 p.m. EDT • :

Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza, killing at least 326 people, Palestinian health authorities said on Tuesday — collapsing a two-month ceasefire with Hamas as Israel vowed to use force to free its remaining hostages in the territory.

Cross-border trips to the U.S. reach COVID lows with nearly 500,000 fewer travellers in February

March 18 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Nearly 500,000 fewer travellers crossed the land border from Canada into the U.S. in February compared to the same month last year, according to data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the latest sign that President Donald Trump's taunts and tariffs have shaken bilateral relations.

Hudson's Bay's demise marks the death of the traditional department store in Canada

March 18 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Some retail experts say the traditional department store is on its way out in Canada because it didn't change with the times.

Why is the naval destroyer program wrapped in secrecy? The F-35 saga offers insights

March 18 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

As strange as it may sound, there are many political ghosts and an unhealthy dollop of institutional paranoia left over from the long-buried F-35 saga still lurking within the new destroyer program.

March 18 , 2025 at 03:29:51 a.m. EDT • :

WATCH | #TheMoment a B.C. man returned a library book 64 years late

March 17 , 2025 at 08:59:30 p.m. EDT • :

U.S. judge wants explanation why Trump administration deported Venezuelans amid court order

March 18 , 2025 at 05:36:21 a.m. EDT • :

NASA astronauts head home on SpaceX capsule after drawn-out International Space Station stay

March 17 , 2025 at 05:48:19 p.m. EDT • :

'Till death do us part,' Alberta woman tells undercover cop she hired to kill husband

March 18 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

In Antarctica, Canadian scientists have a 'momentous' chance to learn more about climate change

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