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Blinken, Joly dodge question of Canada's possible role in military mission in Haiti

Blinken, Joly dodge question of Canada's possible role in military mission in Haiti

Efforts to organize a multilateral military intervention in gang-ravaged Haiti are ongoing — but neither Antony Blinken nor Mélanie Joly was willing to say publicly Thursday whether Canada would be tapped to lead it. The U.S.
Ukraine attacks Russia's hold on southern city of Kherson

Ukraine attacks Russia's hold on southern city of Kherson

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces attacked Russia's hold on the southern city of Kherson on Thursday while fighting intensified in the country's east.
OPP head defends comments that 'Freedom Convoy' was national security threat

OPP head defends comments that 'Freedom Convoy' was national security threat

OTTAWA — The head of the Ontario Provincial Police is defending comments he made about the "Freedom Convoy" posing a threat to Canada's national security.

Police: Driver going 100 mph in crash with Wisconsin senator

MADISON, Wis.
Manitoba NDP want new licence plate for missing, murdered Indigenous women and girls

Manitoba NDP want new licence plate for missing, murdered Indigenous women and girls

WINNIPEG — Manitoba could soon have a new licence plate that would raise money for families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Union calling for prime minister to fire Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay

Union calling for prime minister to fire Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay

OTTAWA — A simmering battle between Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay and a union representing thousands of Veterans Affairs Canada employees has led to the union asking for MacAulay to be fired.
Saskatchewan premier stops short of apologizing after killer invited to throne speech

Saskatchewan premier stops short of apologizing after killer invited to throne speech

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said it's unfortunate a member of the legislative assembly invited a notorious killer to watch his government's tough-on-crime throne speech, but he stopped short of apologizing for Colin Thatcher's presence in
Candidate likely to become Vermont's 1st woman in Congress

Candidate likely to become Vermont's 1st woman in Congress

BARRE, Vt. (AP) — In the race for Vermont’s single seat in the U.S. House, Democrat Becca Balint could be on the verge of being elected as the first woman and first openly gay person to represent the state in Congress.
Veterans Affairs Dept. announces grants for homeless vets

Veterans Affairs Dept. announces grants for homeless vets

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Veterans' Affairs Department on Thursday announced three grants to help veterans who are homeless or are at risk of losing their homes. The grants are for the federal budget year that starts Oct. 1, 2023.
GOP aims to flip Washington House seat back in key race

GOP aims to flip Washington House seat back in key race

SEATTLE (AP) — The Republican mayor of Wenatchee, a small city in central Washington’s orchard country, didn’t support Democrat Kim Schrier when she was first elected to Congress in 2018. Since then, though, he’s been impressed.
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