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Liberal caucus staying quiet after major byelection defeat that rattled party

Liberal caucus staying quiet after major byelection defeat that rattled party

OTTAWA — Liberal campaign co-chair Terry Duguid insisted Thursday that his caucus is united behind Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, even as the majority of elected Liberals remain silent on the prime minister's political future.
Jagmeet Singh makes his case to Alberta's new NDP leader amid party separation talks

Jagmeet Singh makes his case to Alberta's new NDP leader amid party separation talks

OTTAWA — Breaking up the federal and provincial arms of the New Democratic Party would be a mistake, federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh suggested on Thursday, as members in Alberta increasingly vocalize their desire for a separation.
Optimistic, but aware: wet weather easing Fort Nelson, B.C., fire fears

Optimistic, but aware: wet weather easing Fort Nelson, B.C., fire fears

FORT NELSON — The mayor of Fort Nelson, B.C., says the community is feeling more comfortable after a week of wet weather and a downgraded drought threat, but that doesn't mean they're blind to the risk of wildfires that still exists in the region.
Change-of-command ceremony for new defence chief set for July 18

Change-of-command ceremony for new defence chief set for July 18

OTTAWA — A change-of-command ceremony for the country's top military commander is set for July 18, though the next chief of the defence staff has not yet been named publicly. Gen.
Eligibility for Ottawa's dental plan expands to children, people with disabilities

Eligibility for Ottawa's dental plan expands to children, people with disabilities

OTTAWA — When the government first announced people with disabilities would have access to national dental coverage this year, Antonella Giordano really started to look forward to no longer paying out of pocket to care for her teeth.
Manitoba Tories decide not to proceed with online voting in leadership race

Manitoba Tories decide not to proceed with online voting in leadership race

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are kicking off their leadership race and have decided not to use online voting.
Legal action coming to recover COVID benefit overpayments: CRA

Legal action coming to recover COVID benefit overpayments: CRA

The Canada Revenue Agency is ramping up efforts to recover overpayments of pandemic-related benefits to individuals as more than $9 billion remains owed.
Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok ban

Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok ban

A dozen social and racial justice groups said Thursday that the federal effort to require a sale or ban of TikTok would suppress speech from minority communities by disrupting a critical tool many use to establish connections online and advocate for
Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79

Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist Kinky Friedman, who led the alt-country band Texas Jewboys, toured with Bob Dylan, sang with Willie Nelson, and dabbled in politics with campaigns for Texas governor and other statewide o
Republicans advance contempt charges against Biden's ghostwriter for refusing to turn over records

Republicans advance contempt charges against Biden's ghostwriter for refusing to turn over records

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans advanced a resolution Thursday that would hold President Joe Biden's ghostwriter in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over records related to the special counsel investigation into Biden's handling of class
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