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Quebec liquor board to cull spirits from shelves as local distillers struggle

Quebec liquor board to cull spirits from shelves as local distillers struggle

MONTREAL — The number of microdistilleries in Quebec has boomed in the last decade, growing from less than a dozen to about 70.
Donald Trump is running against Joe Biden. But he keeps bringing up another Democrat: Jimmy Carter

Donald Trump is running against Joe Biden. But he keeps bringing up another Democrat: Jimmy Carter

ATLANTA (AP) — As Donald Trump campaigns for a return to the White House, he often reaches back more than 40 years and seven administrations to belittle President Joe Biden by comparing him to 99-year-old Jimmy Carter.
What Trudeau's podcast appearances say about the Liberals' next ballot box question

What Trudeau's podcast appearances say about the Liberals' next ballot box question

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau knows Canadians aren't listening. He knows his defence against Conservative attacks over his signature climate policy isn't working, at least not yet. But he plans to keep trying.
First, she aimed to transform Canada's military culture. The public service is next

First, she aimed to transform Canada's military culture. The public service is next

OTTAWA — Corporate boardrooms. Military barracks. Federal government offices. They're not locales with a reputation for fostering diversity. Anita Anand has been trying to change that.
Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests at White House correspondents’ dinner shadowed by war in Gaza

Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests at White House correspondents’ dinner shadowed by war in Gaza

WASHINGTON (AP) — The war in Gaza spurred large protests outside a glitzy roast with President Joe Biden, journalists, politicians and celebrities Saturday but went all but unmentioned by participants inside, with Biden instead using the annual White
Utah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await

Utah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Republican Party on Saturday selected Trent Staggs as its nominee to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate , hours after the local official received former President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Transit trips up among seniors since Montreal introduced free fare program, city says

Transit trips up among seniors since Montreal introduced free fare program, city says

MONTREAL — A costly program offering free public transportation fares to Montreal seniors is paying off, the city said in a recent report as it documented a spike in transit use among people age 65 and older.
As border debate shifts right, Sen. Alex Padilla emerges as persistent counterforce for immigrants

As border debate shifts right, Sen. Alex Padilla emerges as persistent counterforce for immigrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had a question. “Is it true?” Biden asked Sen. Alex Padilla, referencing the roughly 25% of U.S. students in kindergarten through high school who are Latino.
Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them

Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump says he wants to hold a major campaign event at New York's Madison Square Garden featuring Black hip-hop artists and athletes.
Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them

Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump says he wants to hold a major campaign event at New York’s Madison Square Garden featuring Black hip-hop artists and athletes.