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Trudeau to travel to San Francisco Nov. 15-17 to attend meeting of APEC leaders

Trudeau to travel to San Francisco Nov. 15-17 to attend meeting of APEC leaders

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to travel to San Francisco next week for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Elected officials raise alarm about 'terrifying' rise in antisemitism in Canada

Elected officials raise alarm about 'terrifying' rise in antisemitism in Canada

OTTAWA — Federal politicians are raising the alarm about what they say is an increase in antisemitism in Canada after two Jewish institutions in Montreal were hit with firebombs this week.
Investments in public transit, housing headline Ottawa's draft budget for 2024

Investments in public transit, housing headline Ottawa's draft budget for 2024

OTTAWA — The City of Ottawa released its 2024 draft budget Wednesday, a proposed $4.6-billion operational portfolio that keeps property tax increases capped at 2.5 per cent for the second year in a row.
Avian flu infects more B.C. farms as wild birds migrate overhead

Avian flu infects more B.C. farms as wild birds migrate overhead

VICTORIA — Avian flu is spreading rapidly through British Columbia poultry farms, including half a dozen diagnosed in commercial flocks this week alone. The fall migration of wild birds is considered the primary cause of infection for B.C.
Gov. Beshear says his reelection in Kentucky shows how Democrats can overcome US political divisions

Gov. Beshear says his reelection in Kentucky shows how Democrats can overcome US political divisions

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Fresh off a victory in Republican-leaning Kentucky that raised his national profile, Gov.
4 California men linked to Three Percenters militia convicted of conspiracy in Jan. 6 case

4 California men linked to Three Percenters militia convicted of conspiracy in Jan. 6 case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four California men linked to the “Three Percenters” militia movement have been convicted charges including conspiracy and obstruction for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Ontario to boost compensation for injured workers by 'super indexing' benefits

Ontario to boost compensation for injured workers by 'super indexing' benefits

WELLAND, Ont. — Ontario is planning on boosting benefits for injured workers and improving cancer coverage for firefighters under legislation set to be introduced soon.
Minnesota city is believed to be the first in the US to elect a Somali American as mayor

Minnesota city is believed to be the first in the US to elect a Somali American as mayor

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (AP) — A suburban Minnesota city became what is believed to be the first in the U.S. to elect a Somali American mayor when 27-year-old Nadia Mohamed was chosen to lead St. Louis Park. “This is a milestone.
House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke

House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted late Tuesday to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan — the only Palestinian American in Congress — an extraordinary rebuke of her rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war .

Indianapolis Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett easily wins reelection after expensive race

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett easily won a third term after an expensive race against a Republican challenger who had a significant fundraising advantage. Hogsett received 59.
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