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Republican former congressman endorses Democratic nominee in Mississippi governor's race

Republican former congressman endorses Democratic nominee in Mississippi governor's race

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The last Republican who lost a general election for Mississippi governor is endorsing the Democratic nominee in this year's race. Democrat Brandon Presley's campaign released a statement Wednesday from former U.S. Rep.
Biden uses executive power to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps

Biden uses executive power to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps

WASHINGTON (AP) — After being thwarted by Congress, President Joe Biden will use his executive authority to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps that will serve as a major green jobs training program.
Conservative MPs told not to talk to media, post about 'parental rights' protests

Conservative MPs told not to talk to media, post about 'parental rights' protests

OTTAWA — Conservative MPs were told not to post online or talk to media about competing protests on Parliament Hill that saw protesters clashing over how schools should handle LGBTQ+ issues.
Travellers rattled by Canada-India row, but trip plans remain unchanged

Travellers rattled by Canada-India row, but trip plans remain unchanged

MONTREAL — Travellers and the transportation sector at large have been rattled by the sudden ramp-up in tensions between Canada and India, but see no reason to rethink their overseas plans for now.
Emergency lane along Parliament lost during 'Freedom Convoy' protest, court hears

Emergency lane along Parliament lost during 'Freedom Convoy' protest, court hears

OTTAWA — The emergency lane on the street along Parliament Hill was blocked by trucks that had chained themselves together during the "Freedom Convoy" protest in Ottawa last year, the city's emergency services manager told the court Wednesday.
Parents' doubts persist after forum on Montreal supervised drug-use site near school

Parents' doubts persist after forum on Montreal supervised drug-use site near school

MONTREAL — Several parents say they were left with serious doubts after a tense Tuesday evening information session about a supervised drug-use site opening near their children's Montreal elementary school. Marie-Ève Bourrelle was among them.
Poilievre introduces housing bill, plan focuses on getting cities to build more homes

Poilievre introduces housing bill, plan focuses on getting cities to build more homes

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre introduced a private member's bill in the House of Commons Wednesday that outlines a plan to address the national housing crisis.
Hundreds of people gather in Fredericton to support New Brunswick's new Policy 713

Hundreds of people gather in Fredericton to support New Brunswick's new Policy 713

FREDERICTON — As protesters squared off Wednesday outside the legislature over the province's school gender identity policy, Premier Blaine Higgs met with participants on just one side of the divide — those who support his government's restrictions.
Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them

Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household — aimi
Manitoba Tories promise to create 642 new child-care spaces if re-elected

Manitoba Tories promise to create 642 new child-care spaces if re-elected

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising to open hundreds of new child-care spaces throughout the province if they are re-elected Oct. 3.
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