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As Alberta campaigns to attract workers, economists say the competition is healthy

As Alberta campaigns to attract workers, economists say the competition is healthy

OTTAWA — When Zeel Shah’s partner left Toronto for a job in Edmonton in 2018, the young couple had to decide which city offered the future they wanted for themselves.
Vancouver housing strategies abound, but will a fractured council hinder next mayor?

Vancouver housing strategies abound, but will a fractured council hinder next mayor?

VANCOUVER — Voters in Vancouver's municipal election have been met with an array of proposed solutions to the city's chronic housing unaffordability — but the same question looms over all the mayoral candidates and their pledges.

German far-right politician 'danced' on Holocaust memorial

BERLIN (AP) — Israel's ambassador in Berlin has slammed a member of the far-right Alternative for Germany party for appearing to dance on the country's Holocaust memorial.
To hold House, Democrats eye GOP-held districts won by Biden

To hold House, Democrats eye GOP-held districts won by Biden

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.
Early and absentee voting begins across New Mexico

Early and absentee voting begins across New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Early voting began Tuesday across New Mexico on a limited scale at county clerk's offices, as election regulators began mailing absentee ballots by request to registered voters.
Heartbreak and hope as 177 Ukrainians fleeing Russian attacks arrive in Newfoundland

Heartbreak and hope as 177 Ukrainians fleeing Russian attacks arrive in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A family separated for four agonizing months was reunited Tuesday in Newfoundland after a plane chartered by the provincial government arrived in St. John's carrying 177 Ukrainians fleeing Russian attacks.
Arizona abortions won't stop for a month while case proceeds

Arizona abortions won't stop for a month while case proceeds

PHOENIX (AP) — Legal abortions that restarted in Arizona this week after a court blocked enforcement of a pre-statehood ban will be able to continue for at least five weeks while an appeals court considers the case.
Biden vows 'consequences' for Saudis after OPEC+ cuts output

Biden vows 'consequences' for Saudis after OPEC+ cuts output

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday there will be "consequences” for Saudi Arabia as the Riyadh-led OPEC+ alliance moves to cut oil production and Democratic lawmakers call for a freeze on cooperation with the Saudis.
Winnipeg wants to host Grey Cup championship, Manitoba offers $5.5M to help bid

Winnipeg wants to host Grey Cup championship, Manitoba offers $5.5M to help bid

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are bidding to host the Canadian Football League Grey Cup championship in either 2024 or 2025, and the Manitoba government is offering up to $5.5 million to help the bid.
Small Yukon First Nation bans sex offender using its COVID emergency law

Small Yukon First Nation bans sex offender using its COVID emergency law

WHITEHORSE — A First Nation of fewer than 300 people in Yukon's north has used a law it created during the COVID-19 pandemic to bar a convicted sex offender from being sent to its community.
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