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Federal equalization payments to Manitoba jump, NDP say use it for health

Federal equalization payments to Manitoba jump, NDP say use it for health

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is forecast to see its equalization payments from the federal government jump by $577 million in the fiscal year that will start in April, new federal figures say. The total of $3.
High court temporarily blocks lifting of asylum restrictions

High court temporarily blocks lifting of asylum restrictions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers but the brief order leaves open the prospect that the restrictions in place since the coronavirus pandemic began and have
2 COVID-19 deaths reported in Beijing as virus surges

2 COVID-19 deaths reported in Beijing as virus surges

BEIJING (AP) — China's health authorities on Monday announced two COVID-19 deaths — the country's first reported fatalities in weeks — amid an expected surge of illnesses after it eased its strict “zero-COVID” approach.
Onion Lake Cree Nation suing Alberta government over sovereignty act

Onion Lake Cree Nation suing Alberta government over sovereignty act

EDMONTON — Onion Lake Cree Nation has filed a lawsuit against the Alberta government saying its sovereignty act is an infringement on treaty rights.

Prosecutors: Fraud fed Brooklyn preacher's flashy lifestyle

NEW YORK (AP) — A Brooklyn preacher known for his close friendship with New York City’s mayor and a previous stint behind bars was arrested Monday on charges he plundered a parishioner's retirement savings to bankroll his flashy lifestyle and extorte
Biden: US looking to strengthen relationship with Ecuador

Biden: US looking to strengthen relationship with Ecuador

WASHINGTON (AP) — With Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso by his side, President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. is looking to expand and strengthen the U.S.
Judge allows Sandy Hook cases against Jones to proceed

Judge allows Sandy Hook cases against Jones to proceed

HOUSTON (AP) — Cases can move forward against Alex Jones regarding the nearly $1.
Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction

Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction

WASHINGTON (AP) — The lack of clear direction and priorities at the U.S.
Report shows B.C. has honoured pledge to deliver pandemic-postponed surgeries: Dix

Report shows B.C. has honoured pledge to deliver pandemic-postponed surgeries: Dix

VICTORIA — Almost every surgery postponed by multiple waves of COVID-19 in British Columbia has been completed, according to a report whose results Health Minister Adrian Dix described as "breathtaking." A mid-year report shows 99.

Ex-attorney general acquitted in drunken driving case

Pennsylvania’s former top law enforcement officer, who once served jail time for leaking secret investigative files and lying about it, was acquitted Monday of drunken driving.
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