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Ten notable mayoral winners in municipal elections across Ontario

Ten notable mayoral winners in municipal elections across Ontario

Results are in for municipal elections across Ontario.
Mark Sutcliffe promises to be a 'mayor for all of Ottawa' in victory speech

Mark Sutcliffe promises to be a 'mayor for all of Ottawa' in victory speech

Ottawa broadcaster Mark Sutcliffe promised unity and inclusion as he emerged the winner of the mayoral race in Canada's capital Monday night, saying he'd work on behalf of all residents in the city facing a host of challenges.
Indigenous apology cancelled, wrongly arrested man upset, after no-show by constables

Indigenous apology cancelled, wrongly arrested man upset, after no-show by constables

BELLA BELLA, B.C.
John Tory promises work on 'unfinished business' in third term as Toronto mayor

John Tory promises work on 'unfinished business' in third term as Toronto mayor

TORONTO — John Tory secured a strong third mandate as mayor of Canada's most populous city on Monday, after a campaign that saw him tout his years of experience in Toronto's top office in his bid for re-election.
Indians embrace next UK prime minister, Sunak, as their own

Indians embrace next UK prime minister, Sunak, as their own

NEW DELHI (AP) — The next prime minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has embraced his Indian and Hindu heritage — and on Monday, people across the former British colony proudly celebrated his victory.
Ontario raising foreign homebuyer tax to 25 per cent

Ontario raising foreign homebuyer tax to 25 per cent

TORONTO — Ontario has announced it is raising the non-resident speculation tax on homes purchased by foreign nationals from 20 per cent to 25 per cent, effective Tuesday.
Las Vegas at center of tight contests for Senate, governor

Las Vegas at center of tight contests for Senate, governor

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a meeting hall just north of Las Vegas Boulevard, where casino-resorts tower like gleaming beacons of amusement, Ted Pappageorge laid out a darker, urgent call for action before next month’s election .
New US prisons chief pledges truth, reform for ailing system

New US prisons chief pledges truth, reform for ailing system

WASHINGTON (AP) — The outsider brought in to reform the ailing federal Bureau of Prisons pledged Monday to hold accountable any employees who sexually assault inmates, reform archaic hiring practices and bring new transparency to an agency that has l
Arizona sheriff steps up security around ballot drop boxes

Arizona sheriff steps up security around ballot drop boxes

PHOENIX (AP) — The sheriff in metropolitan Phoenix said Monday he's stepped up security around ballot drop boxes after a series of incidents involving people keeping watch on the boxes and taking video of voters after they were apparently inspired by
Japan steps up push to get public buy-in to digital IDs

Japan steps up push to get public buy-in to digital IDs

TOKYO (AP) — Japan has stepped up its push to catch up on digitization by telling a reluctant public they have to sign up for digital IDs or possibly lose access to their public health insurance.
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