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Crombie rules out provincial carbon tax as part of 2026 Ontario election platform

Crombie rules out provincial carbon tax as part of 2026 Ontario election platform

TORONTO — Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie said Monday that if she is premier after the 2026 election, she will not introduce a provincial carbon tax as part of her climate policy.
Federal environment minister gives Quebec May 1 deadline for caribou protection plan

Federal environment minister gives Quebec May 1 deadline for caribou protection plan

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has once again threatened to invoke federal powers to protect Quebec's endangered woodland caribou.

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan will not run with No Labels as it seeks a 2024 candidate

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan , a leading contender in No Labels' push to recruit a presidential nominee, has ruled out a 2024 bid.
Biden administration sides with promoter, says lawsuit over FIFA policy should go to trial

Biden administration sides with promoter, says lawsuit over FIFA policy should go to trial

NEW YORK (AP) — The Biden administration sided with a promoter who filed an antitrust suit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation over the world governing body's policy against hosting league matches from other countries, urging the U.S.
New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients

New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients

WASHINGTON (AP) — An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U.S. diplomats and other government employees who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed “Havana syndrome, ” researchers reported Monday.
Businesses want outstanding 'green' investment tax credits fast-tracked: KPMG poll

Businesses want outstanding 'green' investment tax credits fast-tracked: KPMG poll

TORONTO — A survey by KPMG in Canada says business leaders want Ottawa to fast-track all outstanding "green" or "clean" economy business investment tax credits.
Tax return software makes filing easy, but knowing when to hire a professional is key

Tax return software makes filing easy, but knowing when to hire a professional is key

TORONTO — Imagine sitting down with a messy pile of T-slips and old receipts to file your tax return one line at a time. It sounds daunting — and a reason why even people with straightforward returns may choose to hire an accountant.
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.
Biden says at DC dinner that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit. 'The other's me'

Biden says at DC dinner that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit. 'The other's me'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The big news this week, President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party's nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said.
Wisconsin voters to decide on banning private money to help fund elections

Wisconsin voters to decide on banning private money to help fund elections

MADISON, Wis.
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