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B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke announces 2026 retirement after 10 years on the job

B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke announces 2026 retirement after 10 years on the job

VICTORIA — British Columbia's longest-serving ombudsperson has announced he will retire from his role in early 2026. Jay Chalke has been in the role for a decade and oversaw the implementation of new responsibilities under B.C.
Abortions canceled again in Missouri after ruling from state Supreme Court

Abortions canceled again in Missouri after ruling from state Supreme Court

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Planned Parenthood halted abortions in Missouri on Tuesday after the state’s top court ordered new rulings in the tumultuous legal saga over a ban that voters struck down last November.
Levy charged to Alberta oil companies too low to cover orphan well costs: report

Levy charged to Alberta oil companies too low to cover orphan well costs: report

A new report says the annual levy charged to Alberta oil companies to fund the cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells remains too low to clear the backlog or keep up with the rate of surrendering.
P.E.I. premier asks Ottawa for timeline on bridge and ferry toll reductions

P.E.I. premier asks Ottawa for timeline on bridge and ferry toll reductions

FREDERICTON — The premier of Prince Edward Island is asking the federal government for an update on the timeline to reduce the tolls for the Confederation Bridge and Northumberland Ferries to improve interprovincial trade to and from the mainland.
Mississippi governor calling lawmakers into special session to seek a budget deal

Mississippi governor calling lawmakers into special session to seek a budget deal

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are headed back to the state Capitol after failing to pass a budget in their regular session, called back by Gov. Tate Reeves for a special session starting Wednesday.
Hoarding covering Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Queen's Park to be removed

Hoarding covering Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Queen's Park to be removed

TORONTO — Hoarding that has covered a statue of Sir John A.
Government moves to purge consumer carbon pricing from law

Government moves to purge consumer carbon pricing from law

OTTAWA — The federal government moved on Tuesday to purge consumer carbon pricing from law, effectively putting an end to what was once the keystone of the Liberals' climate policy.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump from retaliating against New York over congestion toll

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from retaliating against New York over congestion toll

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in New York has temporarily prevented President Donald Trump from retaliating against the state over its Manhattan congestion toll .
How a judge handled an 'unprecedented' 1,041 disputed ballots in a tight N.L. recount

How a judge handled an 'unprecedented' 1,041 disputed ballots in a tight N.L. recount

ST. JOHN'S — A new report explains how a judge dealt with an "unprecedented" number of disputed ballots during a federal election recount in a rural Newfoundland riding recently won by the Conservatives.
Chorus of critics grows for B.C. fast-track bill as minister fails to soothe concerns

Chorus of critics grows for B.C. fast-track bill as minister fails to soothe concerns

VICTORIA — The chorus of voices against contentious British Columbia legislation to speed up infrastructure projects continues to swell, with the province's civil liberties association calling it a betrayal of the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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