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Trial date set for Canadian anti-crime researcher detained in Algeria since February

Trial date set for Canadian anti-crime researcher detained in Algeria since February

MONTREAL — A Canadian researcher who has been detained in Algeria since February on charges that he published secret information and accepted money to commit offences against public order will stand trial next month.
B.C. ranchers struggle as drought sends hay prices soaring

B.C. ranchers struggle as drought sends hay prices soaring

British Columbia rancher Suzanne Fradette had just got off the phone with a hay broker who had grim news amid an ongoing drought that has sent feed prices soaring: "It's bad out there.
FEC asked to investigate flower shop's $500,000 contribution to super PAC backing Suarez's 2024 bid

FEC asked to investigate flower shop's $500,000 contribution to super PAC backing Suarez's 2024 bid

MIAMI (AP) — A government watchdog group is asking federal regulators to investigate a $500,000 contribution to a super PAC backing Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s presidential bid , citing possible campaign finance laws violations.
Colorado businessman gets over 5 years in prison for 'We Build The Wall' fundraiser fraud

Colorado businessman gets over 5 years in prison for 'We Build The Wall' fundraiser fraud

NEW YORK (AP) — A Colorado businessman convicted of fraudulently siphoning hundreds of thousands of dollars from an online fundraiser that raised $25 million to build a wall along the U.S.
Ohio voters will decide on abortion access in November ballot

Ohio voters will decide on abortion access in November ballot

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters will decide this fall whether the right to an abortion should be added to the state constitution, after officials said Tuesday that enough signatures were gathered to get the proposal on the ballot.
Cabinet shuffle expected Wednesday as ministers announce they won't seek re-election

Cabinet shuffle expected Wednesday as ministers announce they won't seek re-election

OTTAWA — With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expected to shuffle his cabinet as early as Wednesday,a string of Liberal ministers have confirmed they will not run in the next federal election.
Saskatchewan's social housing vacancy rate more than doubles in 10 years: documents

Saskatchewan's social housing vacancy rate more than doubles in 10 years: documents

REGINA — Documents show more housing units are sitting vacant in Saskatchewan, a problem the Opposition NDP says is a result of government mismanagement.
Chinese foreign interference: Retired Mountie William Majcher granted bail in Quebec

Chinese foreign interference: Retired Mountie William Majcher granted bail in Quebec

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A former RCMP officer charged with helping China conduct foreign interference was granted bail on Tuesday with conditions that forbid him from leaving the country.
Head of US cybersecurity agency sees progress on election security, with more work needed for 2024

Head of US cybersecurity agency sees progress on election security, with more work needed for 2024

CHARLESTON, S.C.
B.C. port workers mull contract offer as expert warns of more labour strife

B.C. port workers mull contract offer as expert warns of more labour strife

VANCOUVER — More large-scale disputes like the industrial action at British Columbia's ports may be on the horizon, a labour movement researcher is warning, as longshore workers gathered to consider a possible agreement with employers.
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