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Alberta releases first report on well cleanup; $33B liability estimate called too low

Alberta releases first report on well cleanup; $33B liability estimate called too low

Alberta's oil and gas producers spent nearly $700 million in 2022 on cleaning up the hundreds of thousands of old wells that dot the province, the regulator's first report on the extent of those liabilities indicates.
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Trade minister cites housing shortage as cause for ceasefire in U.S. softwood spat

Trade minister cites housing shortage as cause for ceasefire in U.S. softwood spat

WASHINGTON — Canada's international trade minister says the great North American softwood lumber standoff is putting a drag on the continent's already tight housing supply. Mary Ng says Ottawa will contest the U.S.
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Alberta to provide help for people removed from 'gang-run' encampments in Edmonton

Alberta to provide help for people removed from 'gang-run' encampments in Edmonton

EDMONTON — The Alberta government announced new supports Wednesday to find safe shelter for people removed from homeless encampments in Edmonton.
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Nella Domenici, daughter of late US senator from New Mexico, launches her own bid for a seat

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Nella Domenici, a daughter of longtime U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, said Wednesday that she will compete for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic incumbent Sen. Martin Heinrich as he seeks a third term.
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Florida GOP lawmakers seek to ban rainbow flags in schools, saying they're bad for students

Florida GOP lawmakers seek to ban rainbow flags in schools, saying they're bad for students

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won't sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won't sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will not ban tackle football for children under 12 after Democratic Gov.
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Colorado congressional candidate Mike Lynch was arrested for drunken driving in 2022

Colorado congressional candidate Mike Lynch was arrested for drunken driving in 2022

DENVER (AP) — Colorado state Rep.
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Canada watching for UN court decision on Israel and genocide, Trudeau says

Canada watching for UN court decision on Israel and genocide, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada supports the International Court of Justice and is "watching carefully" as it deliberates on an allegation of genocide against Israel, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
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Liberal minister touts trade, criticizes Tories' record on Ukraine in Prairie tour

Liberal minister touts trade, criticizes Tories' record on Ukraine in Prairie tour

OTTAWA — Trade Minister Mary Ng is touring the Prairie provinces to speak with Ukrainian community and business leaders this week as Liberals accuse Conservatives of turning their backs on the war-torn country.
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Family hopes former Cree grand chief's long stay in Montreal ER hallway spurs change

Family hopes former Cree grand chief's long stay in Montreal ER hallway spurs change

MONTREAL — The family of a Cree elder who recently spent four days in a Montreal hospital hallway said Wednesday they hope sharing his experience might spur change for the treatment of patients in Quebec emergency rooms.
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