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B.C. and federal government announce settlement with group of First Nations

B.C. and federal government announce settlement with group of First Nations

VANCOUVER — The Canadian government says it's righting nearly a century of wrongs done to five First Nations in British Columbia by settling historic land claims owed under an 1899 treaty.
Manitoba Tories discuss election strategy, leadership rules at annual meeting

Manitoba Tories discuss election strategy, leadership rules at annual meeting

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservatives laid the groundwork Saturday for their upcoming election campaign.
Over and out: Germany switches off its last nuclear plants

Over and out: Germany switches off its last nuclear plants

BERLIN (AP) — “Nuclear power, no thanks!” What was once a slogan found on the bumper of many a German car became a reality Saturday, as the country shut down its three remaining nuclear power plants in line with a long-planned transition toward renew

Alberta premier broadens restrictions on reporter questions to include media outlets

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith broadened her new media-question restriction policy Saturday to limit not only questions from reporters but also from media outlets.
Explosive thrown at Japan PM at campaign event; 1 hurt

Explosive thrown at Japan PM at campaign event; 1 hurt

WAKAYAMA, Japan (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed Saturday after someone threw an explosive device in his direction while he was campaigning at a fishing port in western Japan, officials said.
Court rejects governor’s move to dismiss public records suit

Court rejects governor’s move to dismiss public records suit

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Gov. Kim Reynolds that seeks to require her office to respond to public record requests.
Report finds democracy for Black Americans is under attack

Report finds democracy for Black Americans is under attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Extreme views adopted by some local, state and federal political leaders who try to limit what history can be taught in schools and seek to undermine how Black officials perform their jobs are among the top threats to democracy for

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Gov. Wes Moore, D-Md. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis.; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
DFO shuts down lucrative baby eel fishery in Maritimes amid poaching, safety concerns

DFO shuts down lucrative baby eel fishery in Maritimes amid poaching, safety concerns

HALIFAX — Federal fisheries officials shut down the lucrative baby eel fishery in the Maritimes on Saturday amid growing concerns of illegal poaching and violence.
Canada, South Korea launch talks on defence, security intelligence sharing

Canada, South Korea launch talks on defence, security intelligence sharing

OTTAWA — Canada and South Korea have launched talks aimed at sharing defence and security information as the two countries work to counter increasing threats from Russia and China.
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