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B.C. promises $3M to expand program that partners cops with health-care providers

B.C. promises $3M to expand program that partners cops with health-care providers

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — British Columbia is spending $3 million to expand a program that partners health-care workers with policein mobile teams to respond to mental health-related calls.
Virginia says governor weighs circumstances of crimes in deciding on restoring felons' voting rights

Virginia says governor weighs circumstances of crimes in deciding on restoring felons' voting rights

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As Virginia Gov.
Opposition says Alberta dragging feet on CPP pension reform to manipulate outcome

Opposition says Alberta dragging feet on CPP pension reform to manipulate outcome

EDMONTON — As Alberta enters the fourth year of debate over whether to ditch the Canada Pension Plan, the Opposition NDP says Premier Danielle Smith’s government is dragging its feet in order to sway the outcome.
Gag order issued ahead of Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial after 'inflammatory' remarks

Gag order issued ahead of Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial after 'inflammatory' remarks

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A top Texas Republican who will oversee Attorney General Ken Paxton 's impeachment trial issued a sweeping gag order Monday that scolded “inflammatory” public comments made by lawyers on both sides ahead of the historic September
Indigenous leaders say they do not accept premier's comments on landfill search

Indigenous leaders say they do not accept premier's comments on landfill search

WINNIPEG — Indigenous leaders are "dispelling the narrative" a search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two First Nations women is unsafe after Manitoba's premier refused to fund the search due to health and safety risks.
Georgia's top court rejects Trump attempt to thwart prosecutor in 2020 election investigation

Georgia's top court rejects Trump attempt to thwart prosecutor in 2020 election investigation

Georgia’s highest court Monday rejected a request by former President Donald Trump to block a district attorney from prosecuting him for his actions in wake of the 2020 election.
First troops in B.C. for wildfire fight, as helicopters and Hercules plane readied

First troops in B.C. for wildfire fight, as helicopters and Hercules plane readied

The Canadian Armed Forces says the first troops to help in British Columbia's wildfire fight have arrived in the province, with more soldiers, helicopters and a Hercules plane poised for deployment.
In California's wide-open Senate race, Rep. Adam Schiff builds big fundraising edge

In California's wide-open Senate race, Rep. Adam Schiff builds big fundraising edge

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The crowded 2024 contest to fill the seat of retiring Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is considered wide open, but U.S. Rep.
Abortion in Iowa is legal again, for now, after a judge blocks new restrictions

Abortion in Iowa is legal again, for now, after a judge blocks new restrictions

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa judge on Monday temporarily blocked the state’s new ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, just days after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the measure into law.
Digital publication fights CRA finding that it does not produce 'original news'

Digital publication fights CRA finding that it does not produce 'original news'

OTTAWA — A digital publication is asking the Federal Court to review a decision by the Canada Revenue Agency that prevents it from accessing incentives for journalism.
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