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House of Commons committee recommends feds tackle 'excessive' profits in food sector

House of Commons committee recommends feds tackle 'excessive' profits in food sector

The federal government should consider policies to tackle “excessive net profits” in the food industry, the House of Commons committee studying food prices said in its latest report.
Man insults judge who sentenced him to 12 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot

Man insults judge who sentenced him to 12 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A New Jersey electrician who repeatedly attacked police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Friday to 12 years in prison by a judge who called him “a menace to our society.
Saskatchewan MLA quits as house leader, says he took gun into legislature decade ago

Saskatchewan MLA quits as house leader, says he took gun into legislature decade ago

REGINA — One week after Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe publicly assured people there was no truth to the accusation his government house leader Jeremy Harrison brought a long gun into the legislature, Harrison says it did indeed happen.
Independent Toronto MP Kevin Vuong asks Poilievre to let him join Conservative caucus

Independent Toronto MP Kevin Vuong asks Poilievre to let him join Conservative caucus

OTTAWA — Independent MP Kevin Vuong, who previously ran for the Liberals, says he now wants to run for the Conservatives in the next election, and has asked Pierre Poilievre if he can join his caucus.
Frustrated rural municipalities say Alberta bill still gives province unchecked power

Frustrated rural municipalities say Alberta bill still gives province unchecked power

EDMONTON — The organization that speaks for Alberta’s rural municipalities says amendments proposed this week by Premier Danielle Smith’s government won’t fix a flawed bill that grants the province unchecked power.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Preempted by coverage of the Monaco Grand Prix. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — A panel of secretaries of state with Jocelyn Benson, D-Mich., Brad Raffensperger, R-Ga., Adrian Fontes, D-Ariz., and Al Schmidt, R-Pa.
Trump appeared on stage at his Bronx rally with two rappers charged in a felony gang case

Trump appeared on stage at his Bronx rally with two rappers charged in a felony gang case

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump, at his rally this week in the Bronx , invited two rappers on stage who have been charged in a sweeping gang case, with one of them facing attempted murder charges.
As Trump's hush-money trial nears an end, some would-be spectators camp out for days to get inside

As Trump's hush-money trial nears an end, some would-be spectators camp out for days to get inside

NEW YORK (AP) — While some New Yorkers headed to the beach for Memorial Day weekend, a few set up camp outside the courthouse where Donald Trump’s criminal trial is set to resume next week, hoping to snag a seat inside the courtroom for the start of
Hunter Biden's impending gun trial could last up to 2 weeks amid sharp disagreements over evidence

Hunter Biden's impending gun trial could last up to 2 weeks amid sharp disagreements over evidence

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$900M B.C.-based hydrogen fuel network will create jobs while cutting emissions: Eby

$900M B.C.-based hydrogen fuel network will create jobs while cutting emissions: Eby

The Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing a $337 million loan toward a Vancouver company's plans to create a network of hydrogen factories and fuelling stations that could create nearly 300 jobs while cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
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