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Electric or bust: A snapshot of recent EV and battery announcements

Electric or bust: A snapshot of recent EV and battery announcements

OTTAWA — In the last 19 months, 10 new investments in critical mineral mining, battery and electric vehicle production have been announced in Ontario and Quebec.
Innovation minister on road to making Canada a battery electric and EV powerhouse

Innovation minister on road to making Canada a battery electric and EV powerhouse

OTTAWA — When Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne gets in front a microphone to talk about electrifying Canada's auto industry, he has a favourite line to sum up his efforts to attract global investment: "Not everyone in the world wakes u
Vancouver, Surrey voters elect new mayors; bring promises of more police, RCMP stays

Vancouver, Surrey voters elect new mayors; bring promises of more police, RCMP stays

VANCOUVER — Voters in British Columbia ushered in a wave of sweeping political change throughout the province in municipal elections Saturday that saw new mayors elected in Vancouver and Surrey and other major communities.
Millions announced for construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in Winnipeg

Millions announced for construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The federal and Manitoba governments will contribute more than $33 million for the construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in Winnipeg. Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, who is a Winnipeg MP, announced $23.
Biden: Truss plan a 'mistake' amid 'worldwide inflation'

Biden: Truss plan a 'mistake' amid 'worldwide inflation'

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday called embattled British Prime Minister Liz Truss' abandoned tax cut plan a “mistake,” and said he is worried that other nations' fiscal policies may hurt the U.S. amid “worldwide inflation.
Native Americans recall torture, hatred at boarding schools

Native Americans recall torture, hatred at boarding schools

MISSION, S.D. (AP) — After her mother died when Rosalie Whirlwind Soldier was just four years old, she was put into a Native American boarding school in South Dakota and told her native Lakota language was “devil's speak.
Manitoba NDP will consider banning replacement workers if the party forms government

Manitoba NDP will consider banning replacement workers if the party forms government

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats will consider banning replacement workers during strikes and lockouts if they win the election slated for next October, leader Wab Kinew said Saturday.
Biden’s late push across West aims to deliver votes for Dems

Biden’s late push across West aims to deliver votes for Dems

PORTLAND, Ore.

Aid worker killed in Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The International Rescue Committee said Saturday one of its workers was killed in an attack in Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region.
11 Russian troops slain at shooting range as fighting rages

11 Russian troops slain at shooting range as fighting rages

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — At least 11 Russian soldiers were killed Saturday in a shooting incident that underlined the challenges posed by Russian President Vladimir Putin's hasty mobilization, just as Ukrainian troops pressed an offensive to recl