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Manitoba government plans to end restriction on labour agreements for big projects

Manitoba government plans to end restriction on labour agreements for big projects

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to lift a ban on project labour agreements — deals that require non-unionized workers on large projects to be governed by the same rules and benefits as their unionized counterparts.
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North Carolina schools chief loses primary to home-schooling parent critical of 'radical agendas'

North Carolina schools chief loses primary to home-schooling parent critical of 'radical agendas'

RALEIGH, N.C.
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Port Moody, B.C., police get digital crisis tool for mental health, addiction calls

PORT MOODY, B.C. — Police officers in Port Moody, B.C.
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Vancouver police, First Nation ties have 'broken down' since settlement: review

Vancouver police, First Nation ties have 'broken down' since settlement: review

Vancouver's police board and the Heiltsuk Nation both say they are committed to working together after a report found their relationship had "broken down" in the wake of a landmark agreement. But the B.C.
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Half of US states join GOP lawsuits challenging new EPA rule on deadly soot pollution

Half of US states join GOP lawsuits challenging new EPA rule on deadly soot pollution

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Biden administration rule that sets tougher standards for deadly soot pollution faced a barrage of legal challenges Wednesday, as 25 Republican-led states and a host of business groups filed lawsuits seeking to block the rule
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Massachusetts debates how long homeless people can stay in shelters

Massachusetts debates how long homeless people can stay in shelters

BOSTON (AP) — A proposal that would limit how long homeless people can stay in emergency state shelters was approved by Massachusetts House lawmakers Wednesday as the system strains under an influx of migrants.
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Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses President Joe Biden

Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses President Joe Biden

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ended his long-shot 2024 Democratic presidential bid on Wednesday after failing to win a primary contest against President Joe Biden.
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N.S. premier faces suggestion of helping 'associate' at expense of local wine growers

N.S. premier faces suggestion of helping 'associate' at expense of local wine growers

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's wineries are claiming that Premier Tim Houston's government risks decimating the province's vineyards, in part to help a political supporter and personal acquaintance.
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Health Canada to completely ban use of strychnine poison by September

Health Canada to completely ban use of strychnine poison by September

Health Canada says it plans to completely ban a powerful poison used to control predators after completing public consultations on use of strychnine.
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Trudeau speaks with King Charles for first time since monarch's cancer diagnosis

Trudeau speaks with King Charles for first time since monarch's cancer diagnosis

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and King Charles spoke Wednesday for the first time since the King's cancer diagnosis. The Royal Family said the King held an audience with the Canadian prime minister via video link.
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