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Public service union to file labour board complaint over hybrid work plan

Public service union to file labour board complaint over hybrid work plan

OTTAWA — The Public Service Alliance of Canada says it is filing a labour board complaint against the federal government.

County attorney: No charges in Minneapolis police killing

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — No charges will be filed against two Minneapolis police snipers who fatally shot a Minneapolis man during a standoff in his apartment in July, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said Wednesday.
Regulations for ban on foreign homebuyers announced, law coming into effect Jan. 1

Regulations for ban on foreign homebuyers announced, law coming into effect Jan. 1

OTTAWA — The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. has announced regulations for the ban on foreign homebuyers, which comes into effect on Jan. 1.
Should Canada produce more medicine amid ongoing shortages? Trudeau isn't sure

Should Canada produce more medicine amid ongoing shortages? Trudeau isn't sure

OTTAWA — As Canada faces an ongoing shortage of children's medications, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn't know if ramping up domestic production of pharmaceuticals is the right approach to addressing the problem.
Wyoming bullishly courts crypto, even after collapse of FTX

Wyoming bullishly courts crypto, even after collapse of FTX

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Canada moves to mandate electric vehicle sales starting in 2026

Canada moves to mandate electric vehicle sales starting in 2026

OTTAWA — One-fifth of all passenger cars, SUVs and trucks sold in Canada in 2026 will need to run on electricity under new regulations Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault proposed Wednesday.
Pro-oil petition drive in California under question

Pro-oil petition drive in California under question

Community organizer Pete Woiwode was walking to meet a friend at a street festival near downtown Oakland in November when a signature gatherer approached and asked if he wanted to sign a petition to lower gas prices.
Senate confirms new U.S. ambassador to Russia

Senate confirms new U.S. ambassador to Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to confirm the new U.S. ambassador to Russia.
Benefits of federal law to remain out of Maine tribes' reach

Benefits of federal law to remain out of Maine tribes' reach

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Congress has halted a bill that would have allowed Native American tribes in Maine to get the same benefits of future federal laws that tribes across the rest of the U.S. do.
Outraged Acadian group urges leadership review of New Brunswick premier

Outraged Acadian group urges leadership review of New Brunswick premier

FREDERICTON — The Acadian Society of New Brunswick is accusing Premier Blaine Higgs of abdicating his responsibilities toward official bilingualism.
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