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GOP opens long-promised investigation into Biden family

GOP opens long-promised investigation into Biden family

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Wednesday opened their long-promised investigation into President Joe Biden and his family, wielding the power of their new majority to demand information from the Treasury Department and former Twitter executiv
Ontario willing to accept accountability if health-care funding increased: Ford

Ontario willing to accept accountability if health-care funding increased: Ford

TORONTO — Ontario is willing to accept some strings from the federal government if they give the province more health-care funding, Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday.
Nova Scotia adds 600 new long-term care beds to planned system increase

Nova Scotia adds 600 new long-term care beds to planned system increase

HALIFAX — Long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia are to get another 600 single occupancy rooms as the provincial government strives to meet current and future demand.
Tax relief, more health spending among Manitoba premier's pre-election plans

Tax relief, more health spending among Manitoba premier's pre-election plans

WINNIPEG — Manitobans may see some tax relief, financial help with inflation and money for addiction treatment before the provincial election slated for Oct. 3.
Inflation, pandemic costs driving Ontario property tax hikes as upkeep backlogs grow

Inflation, pandemic costs driving Ontario property tax hikes as upkeep backlogs grow

TORONTO — With a number of Ontario municipalities eyeing property tax increases, experts say homeowners across the province can expect to see higher tax bills this year because of inflation, pandemic costs and recent provincial changes to development
Canadian Army waiting for air-defence systems as Ottawa buys equipment for Ukraine

Canadian Army waiting for air-defence systems as Ottawa buys equipment for Ukraine

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government's plan to buy anti-aircraft missiles for Ukraine is prompting questions about why such equipment isn't being bought for the Canadian Army.
Moncton, Halifax top list of fastest-growing urban regions, Statistics Canada says

Moncton, Halifax top list of fastest-growing urban regions, Statistics Canada says

Atlantic Canada led the way among Canadian cities when it came to population growth last year as the Moncton, N.B.
New push to restrict abortions to be introduced in Nebraska

New push to restrict abortions to be introduced in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb.
George Santos refuses to resign despite political pressure

George Santos refuses to resign despite political pressure

NEW YORK (AP) — State and local Republican leaders in New York on Wednesday called for the immediate resignation of their new GOP congressman George Santos, who is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances
US official warns of risks posed by heavy electric vehicles

US official warns of risks posed by heavy electric vehicles

DETROIT (AP) — The head of the National Transportation Safety Board expressed concern Wednesday about the safety risks that heavy electric vehicles pose if they collide with lighter vehicles.
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