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Russia-Ukraine grain deal extended in win for food prices

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A wartime agreement that unblocked grain shipments from Ukraine and helped temper rising global food prices will be extended by four months, the United Nations and other parties to the deal said Thursday, preventing a price shoc
South Dakota Rep. Johnson touts policy over 'angry tweets'

South Dakota Rep. Johnson touts policy over 'angry tweets'

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Republicans will hold a House majority for the first time since Rep.
Senators pass Liberal dental benefit for kids, housing benefit for renters

Senators pass Liberal dental benefit for kids, housing benefit for renters

OTTAWA — Senators have passed a bill that will allow low- and middle-income families to access government money to help care for their kids' dental care, starting as early as Dec. 1.
GOP eyes new priorities for House, starting with Biden probe

GOP eyes new priorities for House, starting with Biden probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican Party’s capture of the House majority , though narrow, will soon transform the agenda in Washington, empowering GOP lawmakers to pursue conservative goals, vigorously challenge the policies of Democratic President Joe
Ontario housing bill to short municipalities by $5 billion: AMO

Ontario housing bill to short municipalities by $5 billion: AMO

TORONTO — Ontario housing legislation could leave communities short $5 billion and see taxpayers footing the bill, either in the form of higher property taxes or service cuts, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario said Thursday.
Ottawa sets aside $3B for out-of-court settlements with Indigenous people

Ottawa sets aside $3B for out-of-court settlements with Indigenous people

OTTAWA — The federal government is asking Parliament to set aside billions of dollars in anticipation of several out-of-court settlements with Indigenous people, as well as to help provinces and territories pay for disaster relief and recovery effort
Canada aims for respect in talks with China even as relations difficult: Mary Ng

Canada aims for respect in talks with China even as relations difficult: Mary Ng

Ottawa will maintain a respectful relationship with China, International Trade Minister Mary Ng said Thursday, although she warned that Canada's biggest trading partner in Asia has changed.
Griner has begun serving sentence in Russian penal colony

Griner has begun serving sentence in Russian penal colony

WASHINGTON (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a Russian penal colony, her lawyers and agent said Thursday.
Federal government tables bill to help supply chain and ease inflation

Federal government tables bill to help supply chain and ease inflation

MONTREAL — As supply chain disruptions continue to add to the rising cost of living, Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra hopes to help fix the problem with new legislation, but said improvements will take time.
Deputy finance minister says protests came at 'delicate time' for Canada's economy

Deputy finance minister says protests came at 'delicate time' for Canada's economy

OTTAWA — Canada's economy was already facing uncertainty when protests against COVID-19 restrictions blockaded border crossings and occupied downtown Ottawa last winter, the Department of Finance's top civil servant told an inquiry Thursday.
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