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Government was warned two years ago high immigration could affect housing costs

Government was warned two years ago high immigration could affect housing costs

OTTAWA — Federal public servants warned the government two years ago that large increases to immigration could affect housing affordability and services, internal documents show.
'Wait-and-see' approach in N.S. as probe into RCMP actions in Assoun case is stalled

'Wait-and-see' approach in N.S. as probe into RCMP actions in Assoun case is stalled

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's justice minister has adopted a "wait-and-see" approach on what to do about an investigation into potential RCMP wrongdoing that has been stalled for nine months.
Fox town hall with Trump draws more TV viewers than debate between Haley and DeSantis

Fox town hall with Trump draws more TV viewers than debate between Haley and DeSantis

NEW YORK (AP) — Television viewers were more interested in watching a Donald Trump town hall than the first head-to-head debate between Republican challengers Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.

Attacked N.S. constituency worker says second staffer would create safer offices

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia constituency assistant who faced a violent attack at work is calling for government funding of a second employee at legislators' offices to counter the aggression front-line workers face at politicians' workplaces.
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan steps down from No Labels' board in a possible sign of a 2024 bid

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan steps down from No Labels' board in a possible sign of a 2024 bid

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Larry Hogan , the former governor of Maryland and a moderate Republican who has been critical of Donald Trump , stepped down last month from the leadership of the third-party movement No Labels , a move that could signal his p
St. Paul makes history with all-female city council, a rarity among large US cities

St. Paul makes history with all-female city council, a rarity among large US cities

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — When St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali looked out at her fellow council members at their initial meeting this week, she saw all the members' seats were occupied by women — a first for Minnesota's capital city.
Maryland elections board member resigns after indictment for participating in US Capitol rioting

Maryland elections board member resigns after indictment for participating in US Capitol rioting

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections has resigned after being arrested by the FBI this week on felony and misdemeanor charges for participating in rioting at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Feds won't say why they scrapped consultation with vets on vision for Afghan monument

Feds won't say why they scrapped consultation with vets on vision for Afghan monument

OTTAWA — The federal government changed the final design choice for a proposed monument to Canada's mission in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover of the country, but Ottawa did not consult with veterans to see if they felt the situation war
Wisconsin Senate GOP leader says state-run medical marijuana dispensaries are a 'nonstarter'

Wisconsin Senate GOP leader says state-run medical marijuana dispensaries are a 'nonstarter'

MADISON, Wis.
Saskatchewan teachers give notice of one-day strike as negotiations reach impasse

Saskatchewan teachers give notice of one-day strike as negotiations reach impasse

REGINA — Teachers in Saskatchewan have given notice that they intend to have a one-day provincewide strike Tuesday as bargaining for a new collective agreement reaches an impasse.
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