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Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and why is he running for president?

Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and why is he running for president?

The lack of excitement many Americans feel about a presidential rematch has heightened interest in alternatives to the major-party candidates, none more so than Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Saskatchewan and Ottawa announce $560 million in health-funding agreement

Saskatchewan and Ottawa announce $560 million in health-funding agreement

REGINA — Saskatchewan and Ottawa announced Monday a deal to infuse $560 million into the province’s health system, which they say will help shorten wait times and create better access.
Ottawa signs memorandum of understanding with Germany for Canadian hydrogen

Ottawa signs memorandum of understanding with Germany for Canadian hydrogen

HALIFAX — Canada and Germany signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday for the future sale of hydrogen produced from proposed projects in Atlantic Canada.
A closer look at the legacy of former prime minister Brian Mulroney

A closer look at the legacy of former prime minister Brian Mulroney

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Brian Mulroney died on Feb. 29, in Palm Beach, Fla., at the age of 84. He was first elected in 1984 following the largest majority mandate in Canada's history, and was re-elected in 1988.
Biden signs executive order on advancing study of women's health while chiding 'backward' GOP ideas

Biden signs executive order on advancing study of women's health while chiding 'backward' GOP ideas

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women's health by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportunities for biomedical research while chiding Republicans for ha
'Tone deaf': MPs grill telecom CEOs about wireless prices at committee

'Tone deaf': MPs grill telecom CEOs about wireless prices at committee

The chief executives of Canada's three largest telecom companies stressed that phone and internet prices are coming down during an appearance before MPs on Monday, noting that increased data usage and high spectrum costs may be some reasons Canadians
More families will be allowed to apply to come to Canada from Gaza: Miller

More families will be allowed to apply to come to Canada from Gaza: Miller

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Canada will allow more people trapped in Gaza who have extended family members in Canada to apply for temporary refuge — but he admits the move is "cold comfort.
Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection

Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
In Vermont, 'Town Meeting' is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?

In Vermont, 'Town Meeting' is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?

ELMORE, Vt. (AP) — Julie wants more donations to the food pantry. Kipp is busy knitting a sweater. Shorty is ready to ask: Why is so much being spent on a truck? The coffee, fresh-baked bread and donuts have been laid out.
Tiny shelter community in Halifax suburb up and running, as province seeks new sites

Tiny shelter community in Halifax suburb up and running, as province seeks new sites

HALIFAX — Three neat rows of tiny shelters, each with a bright blue, lockable door, are up and occupied in a quiet Halifax suburb as the provincial government gradually rolls out what it is touting as an important part of its solution to homelessness
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