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Friend of slain B.C. Sikh advocate says police warned him of threat after killing

Friend of slain B.C. Sikh advocate says police warned him of threat after killing

A member of the Surrey, B.C., gurdwara where local Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar served as president before he was gunned down in June said police warned him last month about a threat to his life.
Sovereignty act may be used to fight 2035 net-zero electricity plan: Alberta premier

Sovereignty act may be used to fight 2035 net-zero electricity plan: Alberta premier

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she would use her province’s sovereignty act as a last resort to challenge any attempt by the federal government to impose a net-zero electricity grid by 2035.
What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has pledged his government will use the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution and pass legislation this fall to ensure the province's school pronoun policy remains in place.
NASCAR's $1 million All-Star Race to run at North Wilkesboro again in 2024

NASCAR's $1 million All-Star Race to run at North Wilkesboro again in 2024

RALEIGH. N.C.
Emails at centre of court martial for Lt.-Gen. Whelan deemed inadmissible

Emails at centre of court martial for Lt.-Gen. Whelan deemed inadmissible

OTTAWA — The military judge presiding over a court martial for Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan has decided the emails at the centre of the case are not admissible as evidence. Cmdr.
Manitoba NDP releases full platform with potential balanced budget, COVID-19 inquiry

Manitoba NDP releases full platform with potential balanced budget, COVID-19 inquiry

WINNIPEG — Manitoba New Democrats laid out more details Thursday of their campaign promises to boost spending on health care, reduce class sizes, return to a balanced budget and hold an inquiry into how the Progressive Conservative government handled
Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery

Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A man formerly known as a powerful Michigan lawmaker was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in federal prison for accepting bribes as head of a marijuana licensing board.
Appeals court blocks hearings on drawing a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana

Appeals court blocks hearings on drawing a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge’s plan to hold hearings next week to draw up congressional boundary lines giving Louisiana a second majority-Black district was blocked Thursday by a divided appeals court panel.
OPP head says bail reform could have saved a young officer, as others doubt evidence

OPP head says bail reform could have saved a young officer, as others doubt evidence

OTTAWA — The head of the Ontario Provincial Police believes one of his young constables would still be alive had the Liberals' bail-reform legislation been law, he told a Senate committee Thursday.
Plane that crashed, killing Rep. Peltola's husband, had over 500 pounds of meat and antlers on board

Plane that crashed, killing Rep. Peltola's husband, had over 500 pounds of meat and antlers on board

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A small plane that crashed in rural Alaska earlier this month, killing the husband of U.S. Rep.
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