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Northern Manitoba First Nation says member who went to fight in Ukraine has died

Northern Manitoba First Nation says member who went to fight in Ukraine has died

THE PAS, Man. — A northern Manitoba man, known for his caring and compassionate nature, has died after going to fight alongside the Ukrainian army, his family said Tuesday.
Bloc challenges Liberals to nix 18-month wait from bill banning replacement workers

Bloc challenges Liberals to nix 18-month wait from bill banning replacement workers

OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is challenging the federal Liberals to scrap a clause in their bill banning replacement workers that would have the law take effect after an 18-month waiting period — a time frame the New Democrat
Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom joins the race for the state's only US House seat

Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom joins the race for the state's only US House seat

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom is joining the race for the state's only U.S. House seat, which is currently held by Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola, .
Blackstock sees 'imbalance' between $55M lawyers' bill, welfare victims' compensation

Blackstock sees 'imbalance' between $55M lawyers' bill, welfare victims' compensation

OTTAWA — Cindy Blackstock, one of the people responsible for bringing forward a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal case that led to a historic settlement agreement, says she is concerned about an "imbalance" between what lawyers and victims will be paid.
The Georgia district attorney who charged Trump expects his trial to be underway over Election Day

The Georgia district attorney who charged Trump expects his trial to be underway over Election Day

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia district attorney who charged former President Donald Trump over his efforts to overturn the state's 2020 election said Tuesday that she expects his trial will be underway through Election Day next year and could possibly s
Biden, Xi early headliners as leaders gather in California for Asia-Pacific summit

Biden, Xi early headliners as leaders gather in California for Asia-Pacific summit

SAN FRANCISCO — Its 21 member economies represent nearly three billion people and 62 per cent of the world's GDP, generating US$30 trillion in global trade last year alone.
NYC mayor deflects key questions on FBI probe, but he insists the law was followed

NYC mayor deflects key questions on FBI probe, but he insists the law was followed

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Eric Adams declared that “we follow the law” but deflected key questions Tuesday about an FBI investigation into his 2021 campaign, while his lawyer said there were no signs that the inquiry was targeting the mayor.
Quebec to improve forest fire adaptation after record-beating wildfire season

Quebec to improve forest fire adaptation after record-beating wildfire season

Quebec's forest fire prevention agency says the area burned by wildfires this year was greater than the previous 20 years combined.
Unions say better working conditions needed for Nova Scotia's home-care sector

Unions say better working conditions needed for Nova Scotia's home-care sector

HALIFAX — Better working conditions and more safety considerations are needed to ensure Nova Scotia can recruit and keep workers in its overstressed home-care sector, a pair of union leaders told a legislature committee Tuesday.
CPP Investments head pitches Calgary business crowd on benefits of staying in CPP

CPP Investments head pitches Calgary business crowd on benefits of staying in CPP

CALGARY — As Alberta considers exiting the Canada Pension Plan, the head of CPP Investments visited Calgary on Tuesday to warn against losing its benefits.
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