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Yet another N.B. Tory who dissented against Premier Higgs won't run in next election

Yet another N.B. Tory who dissented against Premier Higgs won't run in next election

FREDERICTON — The longest-serving member of the New Brunswick Progressive Conservatives says he won't be running in the upcoming election.
Federal Court orders revisions to deal between Ottawa and Métis Nation of Alberta

Federal Court orders revisions to deal between Ottawa and Métis Nation of Alberta

EDMONTON — Ottawa must make changes to a self-government deal it struck with the Métis Nation of Alberta, says a Federal Court ruling.
Sen. Bob Menendez decides not to delay May trial with appeal of judge's ruling

Sen. Bob Menendez decides not to delay May trial with appeal of judge's ruling

NEW YORK (AP) — New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will not appeal a judge’s ruling on Constitutional grounds that would have delayed his May trial, his lawyers said Thursday.
Manitoba promises move to plastic health cards as part of upcoming budget

Manitoba promises move to plastic health cards as part of upcoming budget

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to do away with paper health cards and switch to more durable plastic and digital ones.
Nova Scotia sees 35 per cent cut in international student permit applications in 2024

Nova Scotia sees 35 per cent cut in international student permit applications in 2024

HALIFAX — The federal government is imposing a 35 per cent cut on international study permits in Nova Scotia, curbing the growth the province's universities and colleges have seen as a result of soaring international enrolment.
Over 300,000 public sector workers earn more than $100K; OPG CEO tops the list

Over 300,000 public sector workers earn more than $100K; OPG CEO tops the list

TORONTO — The five top paid public employees in Ontario are all at Ontario Power Generation, with the CEO earning $1.9 million last year.
Trump backers try again to recall Wisconsin GOP Assembly speaker as first effort stalls

Trump backers try again to recall Wisconsin GOP Assembly speaker as first effort stalls

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Backers of former President Donald Trump are launching a second effort to recall Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office after the first attempt appears to have failed.
Trump's team cites First Amendment in contesting charges in Georgia election interference case

Trump's team cites First Amendment in contesting charges in Georgia election interference case

ATLANTA (AP) — The charges against Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case seek to criminalize political speech and advocacy conduct that the First Amendment protects, a lawyer for the former president said Thursday as he argued that t
Ontario spending $310K on new 'communications centre'; critics say will limit access

Ontario spending $310K on new 'communications centre'; critics say will limit access

TORONTO — The Ontario government is spending about $310,000 on a new space for press conferences, which opposition parties say duplicates a room that already exists at the legislature and will mean less access for the media.
Ontario reaches 'new deal' with City of Ottawa to take over certain costs

Ontario reaches 'new deal' with City of Ottawa to take over certain costs

Ontario has reached a "new deal" with the City of Ottawa that will see the province take over certain major costs in exchange for the municipality encouraging more housing development and minimizing taxation.