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Human rights complaint filed over Manitoba election ad against landfill search

Human rights complaint filed over Manitoba election ad against landfill search

WINNIPEG — The daughter of a slain First Nations woman has filed a human rights complaint against Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives for an ad campaign about its decision not to search a Winnipeg-area landfill for her mother's remains.
Next Republican debate canceled after Nikki Haley says she'll only participate if Donald Trump does

Next Republican debate canceled after Nikki Haley says she'll only participate if Donald Trump does

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — ABC News on Tuesday canceled the next Republican presidential debate after Nikki Haley said she wouldn't participate unless former President Donald Trump takes part in it, leaving Gov.
Health minister chides U.S. officials over cost-saving scheme to buy Canadian drugs

Health minister chides U.S. officials over cost-saving scheme to buy Canadian drugs

OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland has been calling around to United States officials to let them know that the Canadian government will be guarding its medical drug supply after the U.S. moved to allow states to mass import medicine from Canada.
Biden invites congressional leaders to White House during difficult talks on Ukraine aid

Biden invites congressional leaders to White House during difficult talks on Ukraine aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders and other lawmakers to the White House on Wednesday as members have struggled to reach agreement on U.S. aid for the Ukraine war.
Notley says she'll step down from Alberta NDP helm to make way for fresh voices

Notley says she'll step down from Alberta NDP helm to make way for fresh voices

EDMONTON — Former premier Rachel Notley, after almost a decade at the helm of Alberta’s NDP, is stepping down from the top job.
Canada's new research security rules target institutions in China, Iran, Russia

Canada's new research security rules target institutions in China, Iran, Russia

OTTAWA — The federal government will not bankroll sensitive scientific research tied to dozens of schools, institutes and labs in China, Iran and Russia under new restrictions announced Tuesday.
Ontario, B.C. mayors urge Ottawa to create plan to combat business extortion threats

Ontario, B.C. mayors urge Ottawa to create plan to combat business extortion threats

Two Canadian mayors are imploring the federal government to help create a multi-jurisdictional strategy to combat what they say are rising extortion threats towards businesses in their cities, particularly South Asian ones.
Here's how Trump won in Iowa - and why the caucuses were practically over before they began

Here's how Trump won in Iowa - and why the caucuses were practically over before they began

WASHINGTON (AP) — In some ways, Iowa’s Republican caucuses were practically over before they even started, with Donald Trump cultivating a deep network of support over three presidential runs.
Black community in Nova Scotia town opposes development near recreation centre

Black community in Nova Scotia town opposes development near recreation centre

NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — A proposed long-term care facility in a northeastern Nova Scotia town has ignited concerns in the local Black community over the future of a much loved recreation centre.
Reaction to Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta's New Democrats

Reaction to Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta's New Democrats

EDMONTON — Former premier Rachel Notley, after almost a decade leading Alberta’s NDP, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down.