World Report May 23: Friday's top stories in 10 minutes
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May 23, 2025 Unions refuse overtime as contract talks with Canada Post heat up. A ballot recount could change the landscape in Newfoundland and Labrador. Nova Scotia RCMP continue their search for two missing children, while Western premiers push for economic advancements. A Paris court is about to reveal the verdict in the famous Kim Kardashian jewelry heist case. Meanwhile, calls grow for a foreign agents registry to tackle transparency issues surrounding international influence.
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Canada Post Overtime Refusal Insight
- Canada Post workers refuse to work overtime during contract negotiations without stopping the mail service entirely.
- The union demands a higher pay raise and fears part-time hires could reduce full-time jobs.
Tense Recount Drama in Newfoundland
- In Newfoundland, an election race was so close that a recount involved scrutinizing over a thousand disputed ballots.
- A water shutdown paused recount efforts, delaying the final result and impacting parliamentary seat counts.
Nova Scotia Trail Camera Footage Sought
- RCMP requested trail camera footage from a resident five days before two children went missing in Nova Scotia.
- The community remains anxious and supportive as the extensive search continues amid few answers.