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Court denies certification of $2.5-billion Black civil servants class action lawsuit

Court denies certification of $2.5-billion Black civil servants class action lawsuit

OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge on Monday dismissed a motion to certify a proposed class action lawsuit that was launched by Black public servants in 2020 who alleged there was systemic racism within the public service.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government terminates consumer carbon price

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government terminates consumer carbon price

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's first move after taking office on Friday was to eliminate the consumer carbon price, undoing Justin Trudeau's signature climate policy.
Top DC prosecutor, who promoted false 2020 voter fraud claims, forms 'election accountability' unit

Top DC prosecutor, who promoted false 2020 voter fraud claims, forms 'election accountability' unit

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top federal prosecutor for the nation's capital, who promoted President Donald Trump's false claims that the 2020 election was rigged, has formed a “special unit” to investigate election offenses, according to an email sent to l
Former Texas megachurch pastor accused of child sex abuse surrenders in Oklahoma

Former Texas megachurch pastor accused of child sex abuse surrenders in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former pastor of a Texas megachurch accused of child sexual abuse surrendered to Oklahoma authorities Monday.
After Trump halted funding for Afghans who helped the US, this group stepped in to help

After Trump halted funding for Afghans who helped the US, this group stepped in to help

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Andrew Sullivan thinks of the people his organization has helped resettle in America, one particular story comes to mind: an Afghan man in a wheelchair who was shot through the neck by a member of the Taliban for helping the U.
B.C. hydro rates to increase in 2025, 2026 but remain among lowest in North America

B.C. hydro rates to increase in 2025, 2026 but remain among lowest in North America

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is setting annual rate increases for electricity for the next two years in response to rising demand for power along with economic uncertainty stemming from actions south of the border, Energy Minister Adrian Dix said.
Judge says Fani Willis violated open records law, orders her to pay $54K in attorneys' fees

Judge says Fani Willis violated open records law, orders her to pay $54K in attorneys' fees

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to pay more than $54,000 in attorneys' fees and to turn over documents after finding that her office violated Georgia's Open Records Act.
Poilievre says he'll repeal carbon price law including for big industrial emitters

Poilievre says he'll repeal carbon price law including for big industrial emitters

L'ORIGNAL, Ont. — A Conservative government would repeal the entire carbon price law for consumers and big industry, Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday on a visit to a steel mill in Eastern Ontario.
The Latest: White House press secretary hosts news briefing

The Latest: White House press secretary hosts news briefing

President Donald Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a news conference Monday.
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney to be featured on Canada Post stamp

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney to be featured on Canada Post stamp

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Brian Mulroney will be featured on a stamp as part of Canada Post's 2025 lineup. Mulroney, who died last year, served as prime minister from 1984 to 1993.
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