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Frustration mounting over unauthorized lobster fishing in southwestern Nova Scotia

Frustration mounting over unauthorized lobster fishing in southwestern Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — Frustration is mounting as some fishermen and politicians in Nova Scotia speak out about the scale of unauthorized lobster fishing in the southwestern part of the province.
Suncor's revised focus on oil production proof of need for emissions cap: Guilbeault

Suncor's revised focus on oil production proof of need for emissions cap: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Recent statements by the CEO of a major oilsands company further the case for federal regulations to cap greenhouse-gas emissions in the oil and gas sector, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said.
Elementary teachers reject Ontario's offer to head to arbitration, avoid strike

Elementary teachers reject Ontario's offer to head to arbitration, avoid strike

TORONTO — Public elementary school teachers in Ontario have rejected the province's offer to head to arbitration to avoid a strike, its union president said Tuesday.
Former Republican congressman Mike Rogers expected to run for US Senate in Michigan, AP sources say

Former Republican congressman Mike Rogers expected to run for US Senate in Michigan, AP sources say

DETROIT (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, a Republican who served in the U.S. House for seven terms and chaired its intelligence committee, is expected to soon announce a bid for Michigan’s open U.S.
Ottawa eyes relaxing rules for imported baby formula, as costs soar after shortage

Ottawa eyes relaxing rules for imported baby formula, as costs soar after shortage

OTTAWA — The federal government is looking for ways to bring more infant formula products to Canada while it overhauls regulations to prevent future shortages, an internal memo shows.
Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas is sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for corruption

Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas is sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for corruption

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A veteran Los Angeles politician was sentenced Monday to 3 1/2 years in prison for a scheme in which he sought benefits for his son in exchange for supporting lucrative government contracts with the University of Southern Californi
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faces Black leaders' anger after racist killings in Jacksonville

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faces Black leaders' anger after racist killings in Jacksonville

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Ron DeSantis scoffed when the NAACP issued a travel advisory this spring warning Black people to use “extreme care” if traveling to Florida.
'Extremely concerning': Two northern Ontario safe consumption sites fear closure

'Extremely concerning': Two northern Ontario safe consumption sites fear closure

SUDBURY, Ont. — Anxiety is mounting over the future of two supervised consumption sites in northern Ontario as funding for them is set to run out at the end of the year.
Northwest Territories starts plans to lift evacuation as wildfire battle sees shift

Northwest Territories starts plans to lift evacuation as wildfire battle sees shift

YELLOWKNIFE — Fire-weary Northwest Territories is preparing for tens of thousands of people to return home after a much-needed win in the battle against a blaze that was threatening Yellowknife.
Trump chief of staff Meadows says actions laid out in Georgia indictment were part of his job

Trump chief of staff Meadows says actions laid out in Georgia indictment were part of his job

ATLANTA (AP) — Mark Meadows testified in court Monday that actions detailed in a sweeping indictment that accuses him of participating in an illegal conspiracy to overturn then-President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss were all part of his job as W
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