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New Hampshire defies national Democrats’ new calendar and sets the presidential primary for Jan. 23

New Hampshire defies national Democrats’ new calendar and sets the presidential primary for Jan. 23

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s secretary of state on Wednesday scheduled the state’s presidential primaries for Jan.
Cities facing 'unprecedented challenges,' Montreal mayor says as property taxes rise

Cities facing 'unprecedented challenges,' Montreal mayor says as property taxes rise

Montreal is imposing the highest property tax increases in years as Mayor Valérie Plante says Canadian cities are facing "unprecedented challenges" linked to inflation, housing and climate change. On Wednesday, Plante released a $6.
Canada's former Afghan envoy suggests Ottawa send diplomats to Taliban-held country

Canada's former Afghan envoy suggests Ottawa send diplomats to Taliban-held country

OTTAWA — Two of Canada's former ambassadors to Afghanistan are debating whetherit's time to establish a diplomatic presence in Kabul, and how best to keep tabs onthe Taliban-held country where Canadian troops fought for more than 12 years.
Democrat Biberaj concedes in hard-fought northern Virginia prosecutor race

Democrat Biberaj concedes in hard-fought northern Virginia prosecutor race

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A high-profile Democratic prosecutor in northern Virginia who pursued progressive reforms and drew criticism from Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin conceded defeat Wednesday in her reelection bid.
Notorious clubhouse owned by Nanaimo, B.C., Hells Angels being demolished: Farnworth

Notorious clubhouse owned by Nanaimo, B.C., Hells Angels being demolished: Farnworth

NANAIMO, B.C. — A clubhouse that once belonged to a Vancouver Island chapter of the Hells Angels is being demolished, just weeks after a court ruling confirmed the B.C. government has the right to seize the property.
Moms for Liberty removes two Kentucky chapter leaders who posed with far-right Proud Boys

Moms for Liberty removes two Kentucky chapter leaders who posed with far-right Proud Boys

NEW YORK (AP) — Moms for Liberty says it has removed two Kentucky chapter chairs from leadership positions after the women posed in photos with members of the far-right group the Proud Boys , one of several controversies that the conservative “parent
Some highlights of Alberta's COVID-19 panel report

Some highlights of Alberta's COVID-19 panel report

EDMONTON — A panel looking into Alberta's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has put forth more than 90 recommendations for how to deal with future emergencies.
Closing infrastructure gaps may boost Indigenous GDP by up to 17 per cent: RBC

Closing infrastructure gaps may boost Indigenous GDP by up to 17 per cent: RBC

TORONTO — A new report says bridging the infrastructure gaps experienced by Indigenous Peoples would boost the population's GDP by up to 17 per cent.
Poll suggests widespread dissatisfaction with Trudeau government

Poll suggests widespread dissatisfaction with Trudeau government

OTTAWA — Almost two in three Canadians have a negative impression of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and half want him to resign before the next election, a new survey suggests.
The man accused of attacking Pelosi's husband apologizes for hammer assault

The man accused of attacking Pelosi's husband apologizes for hammer assault

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man accused of attacking former U.S.
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