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Ontario to ban unpaid restaurant trial shifts; part of new labour law

Ontario to ban unpaid restaurant trial shifts; part of new labour law

TORONTO — Ontario is planning to explicitly ban unpaid trial shifts for restaurant and hospitality workers, while also strengthening rules against deducting employee wages in the event of customer theft.
Ex-fundraiser for George Santos pleads guilty to posing as congressional aide to raise campaign cash

Ex-fundraiser for George Santos pleads guilty to posing as congressional aide to raise campaign cash

A former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal wire fraud charge, admitting he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while raising campaign cash for the embattled New York Republican.
N.B. fiscal update projects $35.3-million surplus, $5 million less than budgeted

N.B. fiscal update projects $35.3-million surplus, $5 million less than budgeted

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is now projecting a $35.3-million surplus for the current fiscal year, a drop of $5 million from what it budgeted in March.
Social-media creators, podcasts won't be regulated under Liberal online streaming law

Social-media creators, podcasts won't be regulated under Liberal online streaming law

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has released its final policy direction for the Online Streaming Act, requiring digital giants to contribute to Canadian content while leaving individual content creators alone.
Pomp and procedure: New Ontario lieutenant-governor sworn into office

Pomp and procedure: New Ontario lieutenant-governor sworn into office

TORONTO — Ontario's new lieutenant-governor was officially installed Tuesday in a ceremony full of pomp and procedure, and a pledge to help build an inclusive province. Lt.-Gov.
Trial rescheduled for April for former N.D. lawmaker accused of traveling for sex with minor

Trial rescheduled for April for former N.D. lawmaker accused of traveling for sex with minor

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge has rescheduled the trial for a former North Dakota lawmaker accused of traveling to Prague with the intent of paying for sex with a minor.
Saskatchewan announces plan to address overcrowding, staffing at hospitals

Saskatchewan announces plan to address overcrowding, staffing at hospitals

SASKATOON — The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it's taking immediate steps to address overcrowding and staffing issues at hospitals in Saskatoon.
Friends and family mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends and family mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends, family and government officials have confirmed that at least seven Canadians were killed when Hamas militants conducted a series of attacks in Israel on Oct. 7.
New Speaker Mike Johnson formally endorses Donald Trump, a step beyond predecessor Kevin McCarthy

New Speaker Mike Johnson formally endorses Donald Trump, a step beyond predecessor Kevin McCarthy

NEW YORK (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed Donald Trump for president on Tuesday, a move that was a symbolic departure from his ousted predecessor leading the House.
The 2024 Republican presidential field is rapidly shrinking. But is it too late to stop Trump?

The 2024 Republican presidential field is rapidly shrinking. But is it too late to stop Trump?

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Republican Party’s once-crowded 2024 presidential primary field has suddenly shrunk to just a handful of viable candidates . But a day after Sen.
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