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Biden vetoes bill that sought to toss EPA water protections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defending his administration's actions on clean water, President Joe Biden on Thursday vetoed a congressional resolution that would have overturned protections for the nation’s waterways that Republicans have criticized as overly in
Apr 6, 2023 3:28 PM
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New details of Johnston mandate emerge as MPs allege obstruction on foreign meddling
OTTAWA — More details have come to public light about the mandate and remuneration for former governor general David Johnston, whom Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed to investigate allegations of foreign interference in the last two federal ele
Apr 6, 2023 3:20 PM
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Alberta premier says politicians cannot talk to accused, but her call was OK
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says members of the Alberta legislature, including cabinet ministers, are not free to talk to accused people about their criminal court cases but her call to a man facing charges was OK.
Apr 6, 2023 3:08 PM
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Saskatchewan passes firearms bill in face of federal buyback program
REGINA — The Saskatchewan government passed a firearms bill Thursday with the support of the Opposition NDP that aims to promote safety but also appears to put roadblocks in place for when Ottawa starts a program to buy back banned guns.
Apr 6, 2023 3:00 PM
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Ontario proposes to allow cities to expand boundaries faster for housing
TORONTO — Ontario introduced measures Thursday that would allow for more housing to be built beyond urban boundaries and in rural areas as projections suggest its target of building 1.5 million homes by 2031 is falling out of reach.
Apr 6, 2023 2:19 PM
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Newly veto-proof North Carolina GOP files transgender bans
RALEIGH, N.C.
Apr 6, 2023 2:15 PM
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AFN seeks more time to develop plan implementing UN declaration on Indigenous rights
OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations passed a resolution on Thursday calling for more time to finalize a plan on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Apr 6, 2023 1:57 PM
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Clarification: Congress-TikTok story
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story published April 3, 2023, The Associated Press reported on members of Congress defending their use of TikTok. The story should have made clear that the second part of the quote from Rep.
Apr 6, 2023 1:46 PM
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US ambassador and Russian diplomat discuss arrested reporter
The U.S ambassador to Russia and a top Russian diplomat met Thursday to discuss a Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested last week on espionage charges, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. In the meeting with U.S. Ambassador Lynne T.
Apr 6, 2023 1:40 PM
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Civil rights probe launched after fatal Park Police shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation after a U.S.
Apr 6, 2023 1:39 PM
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