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Independent MP Han Dong says he's still awaiting word if he can rejoin Liberal caucus

Independent MP Han Dong says he's still awaiting word if he can rejoin Liberal caucus

OTTAWA — Independent MP Han Dong said on Tuesday that he's still waiting for word on whether or not he can return to the Liberal caucus, but he hopes it will happen as soon as possible.
Panda Game parties organized by University of Ottawa tone down student celebrations

Panda Game parties organized by University of Ottawa tone down student celebrations

OTTAWA — Parties after an annual football match between rival Ottawa universities led to chaos, arrests and dozens of tickets in the past couple of years, with students climbing light poles, starting fights and even flipping a car in October 2021.

Oklahoma's Republican governor wants to cut taxes. His GOP colleagues aren't sold on the idea.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt renewed his pitch on Thursday for lawmakers to reduce the state's individual income tax rate, but not all of his Republican colleagues in the Legislature are sold on the idea.
B.C. disaster response outdated and inaccessible for evacuees: ombudsperson report

B.C. disaster response outdated and inaccessible for evacuees: ombudsperson report

VANCOUVER — Emergency support programs for disaster evacuees in British Columbia are outdated, under-resourced, inaccessible and poorly communicated, according to a report by the province's ombudsperson.
House of Commons elects Liberal MP Greg Fergus as first Black Canadian Speaker

House of Commons elects Liberal MP Greg Fergus as first Black Canadian Speaker

OTTAWA — Greg Fergus first came to the House of Commons as a page, sitting at the foot of the Speaker's chair and serving water to MPs — only one of whom is still a sitting member of Parliament.
Quick facts about the new House of Commons Speaker, Liberal MP Greg Fergus

Quick facts about the new House of Commons Speaker, Liberal MP Greg Fergus

OTTAWA — On Tuesday, Greg Fergus became the first Black Canadian to be elected House of Commons Speaker.
N.S. opposition parties are calling for urgent action to address energy poverty

N.S. opposition parties are calling for urgent action to address energy poverty

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia advocacy groups and opposition parties are calling on the government to subsidize power bills and energy efficiency upgrades for residents struggling with the rising cost of living.
Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the newest member of the Senate on Tuesday, replacing California Sen.
Amid conservative makeover, New College of Florida sticks with DeSantis ally Corcoran as president

Amid conservative makeover, New College of Florida sticks with DeSantis ally Corcoran as president

Amid a conservative makeover launched by Gov. Ron DeSantis, trustees of the New College of Florida voted Tuesday to stick with DeSantis ally Richard Corcoran as the school's president.
Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next

Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next

TORONTO — Pharmacists in Ontario can now diagnose and treat 19 common ailments but they still can't prescribe birth control or emergency contraception.
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