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Manitoba suspends new cryptocurrency operations, citing high energy demand

Manitoba suspends new cryptocurrency operations, citing high energy demand

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is temporarily halting any new connections of cryptocurrency operations to the hydroelectric grid, citing a potential for overwhelming energy demands and low economic return.
Biden calls on Congress to head off potential rail strike

Biden calls on Congress to head off potential rail strike

OMAHA, Neb.
Alberta not proceeding with Premier Smith's bill to protect COVID-19 unvaccinated

Alberta not proceeding with Premier Smith's bill to protect COVID-19 unvaccinated

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is reversing a promise to enshrine human rights protections for the COVID-19 unvaccinated in law this fall.
US rule would limit methane leaks from public lands drilling

US rule would limit methane leaks from public lands drilling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Interior Department on Monday proposed rules to limit methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on public lands, the latest action by the Biden administration to crack down on emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that con
'We the People' at heart of White House holiday decorations

'We the People' at heart of White House holiday decorations

WASHINGTON (AP) — “We the People” is Jill Biden's holiday theme with White House decorations designed for “the people” to see themselves in the tree ornaments, mantel displays, mirrors and do-it-yourself creations that have turned the mansion's publi
Opposition, experts praise new Indo-Pacific strategy but want implementation plan

Opposition, experts praise new Indo-Pacific strategy but want implementation plan

OTTAWA — Opposition parties and geopolitical experts say the Liberals' new Indo-Pacific strategy needs an implementation plan.
Liberals did not show fiscal restraint in fall update: parliamentary budget officer

Liberals did not show fiscal restraint in fall update: parliamentary budget officer

OTTAWA — Parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux told members of Parliament on Monday that the federal government did not show fiscal restraint in its recent fall economic statement.
Ottawa's new police chief says building trust a top priority after 'a tough year'

Ottawa's new police chief says building trust a top priority after 'a tough year'

Ottawa's new police chief says building trust with the community is a top priority after what he acknowledged has been "a tough year" for the force.

Attorneys: 'Botched' execution caused pain and torture

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Joly seeks reprimand of Russian ambassador as embassy tweets against LGBTQ community

Joly seeks reprimand of Russian ambassador as embassy tweets against LGBTQ community

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has had her department summon Russia's ambassador over social media postings against LGBTQ people.
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