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'Siege mentality': OPP warned 'Freedom Convoy' protesters weren't leaving Ottawa

'Siege mentality': OPP warned 'Freedom Convoy' protesters weren't leaving Ottawa

OTTAWA — The same day the federal Liberal government invoked the Emergencies Act, the Ontario Provincial Police warned in an internal intelligence report that those protesting in Ottawa were not going to leave voluntarily. The Feb.
More kids to ride in 'clean' school buses, mostly electric

More kids to ride in 'clean' school buses, mostly electric

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 400 school districts spanning all 50 states and Washington, D.C., along with several tribes and U.S.
Census figures show Atlantic provinces saw large influx of immigrants

Census figures show Atlantic provinces saw large influx of immigrants

FREDERICTON — Chijioke Amadi has called Prince Edward Island home for the past 15 years since arriving from Nigeria. He landed in the province in 2007, when he was 21, to study engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island.
Convicted wife killer Colin Thatcher at tough-on-crime Saskatchewan throne speech

Convicted wife killer Colin Thatcher at tough-on-crime Saskatchewan throne speech

REGINA — Saskatchewan kicked off its fall legislative session Wednesday with a tough-on-crime throne speech presented while a former cabinet minister turned notorious convicted killer sat in the chamber.
B.C. premier-designate David Eby meets lieutenant-governor before transition

B.C. premier-designate David Eby meets lieutenant-governor before transition

VICTORIA — British Columbia's incoming premier David Eby has been asked by the province's lieutenant-governor to begin the process of forming government in a step toward transitioning into his new role.
Los Angeles council censures members amid racism scandal

Los Angeles council censures members amid racism scandal

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles City Council formally rebuked two members and its former president Wednesday for their involvement in a racism scandal that has led to days of protests, police and state investigations and shaken public faith in Cit
B.C. poised to recognize Indigenous communities' right to provide child welfare

B.C. poised to recognize Indigenous communities' right to provide child welfare

VICTORIA — A proposed overhaul of legislation would make British Columbia the first province in Canada to legally recognize the right of Indigenous communities to provide their own child welfare systems, the government says.
Arizona GOP leader wins temporary halt to record turnover

Arizona GOP leader wins temporary halt to record turnover

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan is temporarily blocking the turnover of phone records belonging to the leader of the Arizona Republican Party to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S.
Tuberville: US has too many 'takers' who don't want to work

Tuberville: US has too many 'takers' who don't want to work

MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville said this week that the country has too many “takers” instead of workers and suggested that many in younger generations — including people in their 40s — don't understand they need to work.
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs elects first female leader, Cathy Merrick

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs elects first female leader, Cathy Merrick

WINNIPEG — A woman will lead the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs for the first time in its nearly 35-year history. Chiefs in the province chose Cathy Merrick on Wednesday as the advocacy group's next grand chief.
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