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Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M for semiconductor capacity in Bromont, Que., 280 jobs

Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M for semiconductor capacity in Bromont, Que., 280 jobs

BROMONT, Que. — The federal and Quebec governments are spending close to $100 million to boost the country's manufacturing capacity for semiconductors, which are vital in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to quantum computing.
Charges against Trump's 2020 'fake electors' are expected to deter a repeat this year

Charges against Trump's 2020 'fake electors' are expected to deter a repeat this year

An Arizona grand jury's indictment of 18 people who either posed as or helped organize a slate of electors falsely claiming that former President Donald Trump won the state in 2020 could help shape the landscape of challenges to the 2024 election.
B.C. food products recalled for possible Listeria contamination

B.C. food products recalled for possible Listeria contamination

OTTAWA — Federal authorities have issued a recall warning for a series of food products distributed in British Columbia due to possible Listeria contamination.
Aamjiwnaang First Nation declares state of emergency over industry benzene leak

Aamjiwnaang First Nation declares state of emergency over industry benzene leak

OTTAWA — Aamjiwnaang First Nation is declaring a state of emergency over a benzene leak linked to a neighbouring petrochemical facility. The community near Sarnia, Ont.
Ontario to permanently raise speed limit to 110 km/h on 10 more sections of highways

Ontario to permanently raise speed limit to 110 km/h on 10 more sections of highways

HAMILTON — Ontario is permanently raising the speed limit on 10 sections of highways across the province.
'Violation': CSIS had officer investigated after she reported a superior raped her

'Violation': CSIS had officer investigated after she reported a superior raped her

VANCOUVER — A CSIS officer's allegations that she was raped repeatedly by a superior in agency vehicles set off a harassment inquiry, but also triggered an investigation into her that concluded the alleged attacks were a “misuse” of agency vehicles b
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York's special congressional election

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York's special congressional election

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans’ majority could tighten by another vote after Tuesday’s special congressional election in Buffalo — at least, temporarily.
Documents reveal Ottawa's efforts to get Loblaw, Walmart on board with grocery code

Documents reveal Ottawa's efforts to get Loblaw, Walmart on board with grocery code

It was evident to the federal government as early as last fall that Loblaw and Walmart might be holdouts to the grocery code of conduct, jeopardizing the project's success.
New Norad commander calls Canada's defence policy update 'very encouraging'

New Norad commander calls Canada's defence policy update 'very encouraging'

OTTAWA — American troops will be spending more time training in the Far North, the new commander of Norad says, a strategy that fits "hand-in-glove" with Canada's renewed focus on Arctic defence. U.S. Gen.
'Not a takeover': Ex-Calgary mayor Nenshi shrugs off criticism at leadership debate

'Not a takeover': Ex-Calgary mayor Nenshi shrugs off criticism at leadership debate

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The first debate in the Alberta NDP leadership race was mostly a civil affair Thursday but it wasn't all smooth sailing for former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi.