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EU climate chief Frans Timmermans says he wants to lead combined center-left bloc in Dutch elections

EU climate chief Frans Timmermans says he wants to lead combined center-left bloc in Dutch elections

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — European Union climate chief Frans Timmermans said Thursday he wants to lead a combined campaign by two center-left parties that are joining forces ahead of Dutch parliamentary elections in late November.
Wildfire-scarred Alberta Métis settlement pushes for second escape route

Wildfire-scarred Alberta Métis settlement pushes for second escape route

HIGH PRAIRIE, Alta. — The only way in and out of the East Prairie Metis Settlement is a 40-kilometre range road that connects with Highway 2 some 360 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.
Inmates say dangerous conditions inside understaffed Nova Scotia jail violate rights

Inmates say dangerous conditions inside understaffed Nova Scotia jail violate rights

HALIFAX — Inmates at a Halifax-area jail say their rights have been violated by months-long rolling lockdowns, as correctional officers refuse work because of dangerous conditions in the provincial detention centre.
Ontario regions face ambulance pressures; province won't release offload delay data

Ontario regions face ambulance pressures; province won't release offload delay data

Several Ontario municipalities say their paramedic services are under immense pressure, with worrying stretches of times during which no ambulances are available to respond to calls – but the province doesn't track the problem.
They fled Syria's shattering civil war. Now, Syrian refugees in Jordan fear being forced to return

They fled Syria's shattering civil war. Now, Syrian refugees in Jordan fear being forced to return

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — As Jordan hosted regional talks this spring aimed at ending Syria’s isolation after more than a decade of civil war, Syrian refugee Suzanne Dabdoob felt a deep pressure in her brain and in her ears, she said, a fear she hadn’t fe
Timeline of events surrounding failed talk leading to the B.C. port strike

Timeline of events surrounding failed talk leading to the B.C. port strike

The union representing about 7,400 port workers in British Columbia has rescinded a 72-hour strike notice that could have shut down cargo movements across the province again on Saturday. Here is a timeline surrounding the events. 2022 Nov.
IRS whistleblowers air claims to Congress about 'slow-walking' of the Hunter Biden case

IRS whistleblowers air claims to Congress about 'slow-walking' of the Hunter Biden case

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans raised unsubstantiated allegations Wednesday against President Joe Biden over his family’s finances as they summoned IRS whistleblowers to testify publicly for the first time about claims the Justice Department imp
Black lawmakers say Alabama GOP's proposed new congressional map insults the Supreme Court

Black lawmakers say Alabama GOP's proposed new congressional map insults the Supreme Court

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu won't seek reelection in 2024

New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu won't seek reelection in 2024

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Gov.
Union rescinds 72-hour B.C. port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

Union rescinds 72-hour B.C. port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

VANCOUVER — The labour dispute at British Columbia ports is receiving a federal reaction previously used for events including the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, blockades associated with the Freedom Convoy, and the short-lived rebellion in Russia la
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