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Former Manitoba government presented 'incomplete' financial picture, report says

Former Manitoba government presented 'incomplete' financial picture, report says

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's former Progressive Conservative government presented an incomplete picture of the province's financial pressures, had aggressive energy-revenue assumptions and made significant spending commitments in the months leading up to th
RCMP launches criminal investigation into 'alarming' breach of its networks

RCMP launches criminal investigation into 'alarming' breach of its networks

OTTAWA — The RCMP says it is "actively managing" a security breach that targeted its networks. Spokesperson Marie-Eve Breton says the police force has launched a criminal investigation.
Nisga'a Treaty disputes settled between B.C. and First Nation governments

Nisga'a Treaty disputes settled between B.C. and First Nation governments

VICTORIA — The Nisga'a First Nation in northwestern British Columbia says it has reached a historic out-of-court settlement with the provincial government to resolve disputes that had come up in their 24-year-old treaty.
NDP, Liberals strike deal to cover cost of diabetes medicines, birth control

NDP, Liberals strike deal to cover cost of diabetes medicines, birth control

The federal Liberals and New Democrats have reached a deal that would allow every Canadian with a health card to access free diabetes medication and birth control, the NDP confirmed Friday.
Senators urge Biden to end duty-free treatment for packages valued at less than $800

Senators urge Biden to end duty-free treatment for packages valued at less than $800

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. senators looking to crack down on the number of packages from China that enter the country duty-free are calling on President Joe Biden to take executive action, saying U.S.
$454 million judgment against Trump is finalized, starting clock on appeal in civil fraud case

$454 million judgment against Trump is finalized, starting clock on appeal in civil fraud case

NEW YORK (AP) — The staggering civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump was finalized in New York on Friday, making official a verdict that leaves the former president on the hook for more than $454 million in fines and interest.
Alberta regulator accepts Rockies coal mine application, will call public hearing

Alberta regulator accepts Rockies coal mine application, will call public hearing

Alberta's energy regulator has accepted initial applications and is to open public hearings for a controversial open-pit coal mine on the eastern slopes of the province's southern Rocky Mountains that has already been turned down twice.
Wisconsin ethics panel recommends felony charges against Trump committee, lawmaker

Wisconsin ethics panel recommends felony charges against Trump committee, lawmaker

MADISON, Wis.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out.
McGill, Concordia universities sue Quebec government over 30-per-cent tuition hike

McGill, Concordia universities sue Quebec government over 30-per-cent tuition hike

MONTREAL — McGill University and Concordia University are suing the Quebec government over its decision to hike tuition for out-of-province students by about 30 per cent, claiming the increases violate the Charter and have damaged the schools' reputa
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