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Manitoba premier says decision yet to be made on timing of next election

Manitoba premier says decision yet to be made on timing of next election

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is not ruling out an early election. When asked Tuesday, Stefanson said she has not made any decision about the timing of the election currently scheduled for Oct. 3 of next year.
Michigan jury gets case against 3 men tied to Whitmer plot

Michigan jury gets case against 3 men tied to Whitmer plot

Jurors began deliberations Tuesday in a third trial connected to a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer , a spinoff of the main case that resulted in four convictions in federal court.
Most in US want more action on climate change: AP-NORC poll

Most in US want more action on climate change: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two-thirds of Americans think the federal government is not doing enough to fight climate change, according to a new poll that shows limited public awareness about a sweeping new law that commits the U.S.
Kentucky lawmakers seeking voter OK to call special sessions

Kentucky lawmakers seeking voter OK to call special sessions

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Biden gets updated COVID-19 booster shot, promotes vaccine

Biden gets updated COVID-19 booster shot, promotes vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden rolled up his sleeve and got his updated COVID-19 booster shot Tuesday, as he urged millions of people who have yet to be boosted to do so by Halloween, if possible, so they can gather safely with family and frie
Mendicino says email from Lucki doesn't mean Emergencies Act was unnecessary

Mendicino says email from Lucki doesn't mean Emergencies Act was unnecessary

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is brushing off concerns about an email the RCMP commissioner sent to his office hours before the government invoked the Emergencies Act last February that casts doubt on the notion that police needed t
Manitoba doctor warns of overwhelmed hospitals, calls for government help

Manitoba doctor warns of overwhelmed hospitals, calls for government help

WINNIPEG — Manitoba hospitals are full, patients are waiting days for beds and many workers are quitting after burning out, says the chair of the group that represents physicians in the province. Dr.
Alberta premier Danielle Smith calls for new arena in Calgary

Alberta premier Danielle Smith calls for new arena in Calgary

CALGARY — Alberta's premier has stated her support for a new arena in Calgary to house the NHL's Flames and wants the province to get involved.
Canada Infrastructure Bank puts nearly $1B toward Ontario small nuclear project

Canada Infrastructure Bank puts nearly $1B toward Ontario small nuclear project

The federal government's Canada Infrastructure Bank is putting nearly $1 billion toward the construction of the country's first small modular reactor, located at the site of an existing nuclear plant in Ontario.
Vancouver council approves UN declaration on Indigenous rights strategy

Vancouver council approves UN declaration on Indigenous rights strategy

Vancouver council has passed an Indigenous rights strategy that it says will make the city a national and world leader in implementing a plan towards reconciliation.
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