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Missouri governor granting pardons at pace not seen since WWII era

Missouri governor granting pardons at pace not seen since WWII era

Distraught by a romantic breakup, 16-year-old Kenny Batson vented his hurt by stomping out the windshields of cars on a for-sale lot. He landed in juvenile detention, but that was only the beginning of his trouble.
Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. Whether they take effect is now up to the courts

Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. Whether they take effect is now up to the courts

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s new constitutional projections for abortion access and other reproductive rights are supposed to take effect Dec. 7, a month after voters resoundingly passed them . That prospect seems increasingly uncertain.
Yes in my backyard: Halifax volunteers help the homeless as winter nears

Yes in my backyard: Halifax volunteers help the homeless as winter nears

HALIFAX — Standing in a homeless encampment on the outskirts of Halifax, Aaron Haynes says food, advice and supplies from volunteers warm his spirits — even as winter's bitter cold draws closer by the day.
Trudeau launches EU-Canada Summit in Newfoundland with research announcement

Trudeau launches EU-Canada Summit in Newfoundland with research announcement

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicked off a two-day summit with the top two heads of the European Union on Thursday night in a small brewpub on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital city of St.
B.C. minister's memo on 'big and shiny' affordability plan lands in Opposition hands

B.C. minister's memo on 'big and shiny' affordability plan lands in Opposition hands

VICTORIA — A British Columbia cabinet minister says she mistakenly dropped a memo to herself describing a "big and shiny" affordability measure that mysteriously ended up in the hands of the Opposition BC United party.
Thanksgiving resumes, but U.S. nerves still raw after deadly Rainbow Bridge crash

Thanksgiving resumes, but U.S. nerves still raw after deadly Rainbow Bridge crash

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — One of the busiest travel corridors between Canada and the United States reopened in the evening on American Thanksgiving after a deadly, high-speed crash destroyed a U.S.
Alberta Energy Regulator won't reconsider approval for Suncor expansion into wetland

Alberta Energy Regulator won't reconsider approval for Suncor expansion into wetland

Alberta's energy regulator ruled Thursday that it won't reconsider approvals for Suncor to expand an oilsands mine into a wetland once considered for environmental protection.
Blair insists budget cuts won't affect military members, despite readiness concerns

Blair insists budget cuts won't affect military members, despite readiness concerns

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair says he is "absolutely committed" to ensuring budget cuts to his department don't affect Armed Forces members or their ability to respond to domestic emergencies, despite a recent report warning the military is no
Conservative senator from Manitoba apologizes for 'losing my cool' on Senate floor

Conservative senator from Manitoba apologizes for 'losing my cool' on Senate floor

OTTAWA — Conservative Sen. Don Plett apologized Thursday after two female senators accused him of physical intimidation and verbal harassment in the Senate chamber during debate on a carbon pricing bill earlier this month.
Legislation would make Louis Riel honorary first premier of Manitoba

Legislation would make Louis Riel honorary first premier of Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Métis leader Louis Riel will be recognized as Manitoba's honorary first premier if a bill put before the legislature Thursday is passed into law.
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