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Manitoba premier ends state of emergency as wildfire danger recedes, evacuees return

Manitoba premier ends state of emergency as wildfire danger recedes, evacuees return

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the provincewide state of emergency has been lifted as the danger from wildfires recedes. He announced Monday that while the emergency rules are no longer needed, crews remain vigilant as fires rage.
Creativity with a backhoe clears fallen rocks from tourist-destination tunnel

Creativity with a backhoe clears fallen rocks from tourist-destination tunnel

WINNIPEG — A well-known cave-like tunnel that attracts boaters to eastern Manitoba has reopened thanks to some ingenuity involving a backhoe, a grappling bucket and a crew removing fallen rock from a tight, gorge-like opening.
Canada signs new security and defence partnership with Europe

Canada signs new security and defence partnership with Europe

BRUSSELS — Canada and the European Union opened a new era of transatlantic co-operation Monday by signing a security and defence partnership at a joint summit in Brussels.
Republican Derek Merrin launches bid for rematch against Rep. Marcy Kaptur

Republican Derek Merrin launches bid for rematch against Rep. Marcy Kaptur

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A potential rematch for one of the nation's most hotly contested House seats, representing Ohio's 9th Congressional District, could be in the works for 2026.
As Trump floats regime change in Iran, past US attempts to remake the Middle East may offer warnings

As Trump floats regime change in Iran, past US attempts to remake the Middle East may offer warnings

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As President Donald Trump floats the idea of “regime change” in Tehran, previous U.S.
Europe scrambles to revive diplomacy after the US strikes Iran's nuclear sites

Europe scrambles to revive diplomacy after the US strikes Iran's nuclear sites

LONDON (AP) — European nations worked to keep diplomatic efforts to curb the Israel-Iran war alive as the two countries traded strikes following the United States’ weekend attack on Iran’s nuclear program, followed by a retaliatory Iranian missile st
Judge refuses to allow more avian flu tests on ostriches at B.C. farm

Judge refuses to allow more avian flu tests on ostriches at B.C. farm

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal is refusing to allow the owners of a British Columbia ostrich farm to conduct further testing of their flock for avian flu in a bid to avert a cull ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The number of abortions kept rising in 2024 because of telehealth prescriptions, report finds

The number of abortions kept rising in 2024 because of telehealth prescriptions, report finds

The number of abortions in the U.S. rose again in 2024, with women continuing to find ways to get them despite bans and restrictions in many states, according to a report out Monday.
Mark Carney names Kirsten Hillman chief negotiator with U.S.

Mark Carney names Kirsten Hillman chief negotiator with U.S.

OTTAWA — Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman will take on the role of top negotiator for Canada as the country seeks a new trade and security pact with the Donald Trump administration.
Ontario proposes to weaken impending new recycling rules over costs to producers

Ontario proposes to weaken impending new recycling rules over costs to producers

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is proposing to weaken an impending slate of new recycling rules because producers of the materials said the system is getting too expensive.
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