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Gould promises to open 'path' to a basic personal income

Gould promises to open 'path' to a basic personal income

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Karina Gould said she would work toward establishing a basic personal income if she wins the party's leadership race next month. Gould spoke about the policy at Fredericton's food bank Thursday morning.
Trump says he'll sign sweeping reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners on Thursday

Trump says he'll sign sweeping reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners on Thursday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’ll sign an order that increases U.S. tariffs to the rates other countries charge on imports.
The White House says it's a 'fact' that the Gulf of Mexico has been renamed. Is that right?

The White House says it's a 'fact' that the Gulf of Mexico has been renamed. Is that right?

WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than four centuries, the body of water stretching from Florida through Texas and into Mexico has been known as the Gulf of Mexico.
Given Christianity's dominance in US, Trump raises eyebrows with anti-Christian bias initiative

Given Christianity's dominance in US, Trump raises eyebrows with anti-Christian bias initiative

Christianity is by far the largest faith in America, and Christian conservatives have a strong grip on the levers of government.
Canadian children see thousands of digital ads for unhealthy food every year: report

Canadian children see thousands of digital ads for unhealthy food every year: report

MONTREAL — Children in Canada are exposed to more than 4,000 ads for food on their mobile devices every year, with the vast majority promoting unhealthy products, according to a new report.
Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Thursday, Feb. 13

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Thursday, Feb. 13

Here's where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Thursday, Feb. 13: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford No public events scheduled.
Midway into Ontario election campaign, some parties still struggling with pitches

Midway into Ontario election campaign, some parties still struggling with pitches

As Ontario's snap winter election campaign reaches its halfway point, Progressive Conservatives' main opponents are still scrambling to pitch themselves to voters, while polls suggest the incumbents maintain a significant lead.
Mental health care for rural Black people in N.S. lacking, year after Desmond report

Mental health care for rural Black people in N.S. lacking, year after Desmond report

HALIFAX — A lack of mental health care tailored to rural Black Nova Scotians is one of several problems yet to be properly addressed by the province, more than one year after an inquiry report into the Lionel Desmond tragedy recommended reforms.

VP Vance is visiting the Dachau concentration camp memorial on eve of his big meeting with Zelenskyy

MUNICH, Germany (AP) — U.S.
Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation's health secretary

Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation's health secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr ., a prominent lawyer and vocal vaccine critic, as the nation's health secretary, controlling $1.
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