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Attrition is the 'worst way' to shrink federal public service, says former clerk

Attrition is the 'worst way' to shrink federal public service, says former clerk

OTTAWA — Canada's federal public service grew by more than 100,000 people over the past 10 years, and both the Liberals and Conservatives are looking to trim it by not filling jobs when they are left vacant.
With Ramaswamy run expected, Ohio treasurer drops bid for governor to run for secretary of state

With Ramaswamy run expected, Ohio treasurer drops bid for governor to run for secretary of state

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's expected run for Ohio governor continued to reshape the 2026 election on Wednesday, as two-term state Treasurer Robert Sprague dropped his bid for the job to run for secretary of state.
Wage increases, staffing levels drive up health costs, Manitoba report says

Wage increases, staffing levels drive up health costs, Manitoba report says

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised to control health-care costs Wednesday as it released audits of several health bodies and saw the departure of two chief executive officers.
VA nurses are in short supply. Unions say Trump's deferred resignation plan could make things worse

VA nurses are in short supply. Unions say Trump's deferred resignation plan could make things worse

For the federal government's largest group of employees — nurses caring for military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs — the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer and its looming Thursday deadline come amid longstanding
VA nurses are in short supply. Unions say Trump's deferred resignation plan could make things worse

VA nurses are in short supply. Unions say Trump's deferred resignation plan could make things worse

For the federal government's largest group of employees — nurses caring for military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs — the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer and its looming Thursday deadline come amid longstanding
Security will shut down wilderness area near G7 summit in Kananaskis in June

Security will shut down wilderness area near G7 summit in Kananaskis in June

CALGARY — A vast swath of mountain wilderness near where G7 leaders will be meeting at Kananaskis, west of Calgary, will be shut down as officials ramp up security measures to protect the world leaders attending the event in June.

Justice Dept. official accuses FBI chief of 'insubordination,' tamps down talk of revenge on agents

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Justice Department official accused the FBI's acting leaders of “insubordination” in a Wednesday memo in which he sought to soothe anxiety inside the bureau over the potential for a broad purge of agents involved in investigat
Justice Dept. official accuses FBI chief of 'insubordination,' tamps down talk of revenge on agents

Justice Dept. official accuses FBI chief of 'insubordination,' tamps down talk of revenge on agents

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Justice Department official accused the FBI's acting leaders of “insubordination” in a Wednesday memo in which he sought to soothe anxiety inside the bureau over the potential for a broad purge of agents involved in investigat
Automatic donations flowed to BC United long after it suspended election campaign

Automatic donations flowed to BC United long after it suspended election campaign

VANCOUVER — When Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka noticed an annual $1,225 donation to BC United had been charged to his credit card weeks after the party suspended its provincial election campaign last year, he "immediately" sought a refund from
Don't take out anger at Trump by booing U.S. peewee hockey players: Quebec officials

Don't take out anger at Trump by booing U.S. peewee hockey players: Quebec officials

MONTREAL — Quebec City officials are urging the public not to boo the preteen American hockey players who will be in town for a prestigious international peewee tournament that begins next week.
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