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Oilers back end looks sharp with addition of Walman, return of Ekholm

Oilers back end looks sharp with addition of Walman, return of Ekholm

EDMONTON — With a series of trades, the return of an important player and some moves on the blue line, the Edmonton Oilers might have fixed their back end.
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Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike

Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration's plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients while simultaneously closing government offices has sparked a furor among lawmakers, advocacy groups and prog
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City of Vancouver has 55 contracts with U.S. companies worth $17M

City of Vancouver has 55 contracts with U.S. companies worth $17M

City manager: “Staff do not recommend terminating existing contracts with direct U.S. suppliers.”
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Trump backs higher pay for wildland firefighters while DOGE cuts wildfire support staff

Trump backs higher pay for wildland firefighters while DOGE cuts wildfire support staff

SEATTLE (AP) — Wildland firefighters will keep a four-year-old pay hike under a GOP-led spending bill signed by President Donald Trump, but many worry that mass federal worker firings will leave the nation more vulnerable to wildfires.
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Veteran linebacker Willie Gay Jr. signing 1-year deal with the Dolphins, AP source says

Veteran linebacker Willie Gay Jr. signing 1-year deal with the Dolphins, AP source says

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Veteran linebacker Willie Gay Jr. agreed to a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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Alberta proposes oil-site trespass bill to keep federal workers from grabbing data

Alberta proposes oil-site trespass bill to keep federal workers from grabbing data

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is proposing a law it says would ban federal employees from going on any oil-related sites -- from wellheads to corporate head offices - but the NDP says it's an illegal and performative distraction.
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Alberta proposes oil-site trespass bill to keep federal workers from grabbing data

Alberta proposes oil-site trespass bill to keep federal workers from grabbing data

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is proposing a law it says would ban federal employees from going on any oil-related sites -- from wellheads to corporate head offices - but the NDP says it's an illegal and performative distraction.
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Israeli troops advance in Gaza to retake part of a corridor dividing north from south

Israeli troops advance in Gaza to retake part of a corridor dividing north from south

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said Wednesday its troops retook part of a corridor that bisects Gaza, and its defense minister warned that attacks would intensify until Hamas frees dozens of hostages and gives up control of the territory.
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Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government signalled Wednesday that its new budget will include supports for people affected by tariffs imposed by the United States and new spending to create jobs.
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Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government signalled Wednesday that its new budget will include supports for people affected by tariffs imposed by the United States and new spending to create jobs.
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