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Alberta government slammed for incompetence as pays out $143M in coal policy reversal

Alberta government slammed for incompetence as pays out $143M in coal policy reversal

EDMONTON — Alberta is paying out more than $140 million to end one of five lawsuits launched against it over its coal mining policies.
Alberta concerned over Ottawa plan to accept newcomer parents, grandparents this year

Alberta concerned over Ottawa plan to accept newcomer parents, grandparents this year

EDMONTON — Alberta's immigration minister says he's concerned about the federal government's plan this year to accept thousands of parents and grandparents of immigrants already in Canada.
P.E.I. premier says Carney assured him he's working to reduce bridge and ferry tolls

P.E.I. premier says Carney assured him he's working to reduce bridge and ferry tolls

HUNTSVILLE, ONT. — Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz says he has been told the federal government is working to reduce tolls for the Confederation Bridge and Northumberland Ferries as soon as possible.
Sentencing hearing underway for 'Freedom Convoy' leaders Lich, Barber

Sentencing hearing underway for 'Freedom Convoy' leaders Lich, Barber

OTTAWA — The sentencing hearing for “Freedom Convoy” leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber has started in Ottawa, months after the two were found guilty of mischief.
Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada

Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced more trade deals this week as his deadline for Canada and the United States to negotiate a new economic and security agreement draws closer.
Republican congressman Mike Lawler says he won't run for New York governor

Republican congressman Mike Lawler says he won't run for New York governor

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler on Wednesday announced he will run for reelection in his suburban New York swing district rather than launch a long-anticipated campaign for governor.
Far beyond Harvard, conservative efforts to reshape higher education are gaining steam

Far beyond Harvard, conservative efforts to reshape higher education are gaining steam

Ken Beckley never went to Harvard, but he has been wearing a crimson Harvard cap in a show of solidarity. As he sees it, the Trump administration's attacks on the school echo a case of government overreach at his own alma mater, Indiana University.
Trump's favorability has fallen among AAPI adults since last year, AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds

Trump's favorability has fallen among AAPI adults since last year, AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds

A small but fast-growing group of people in the United States have soured somewhat on President Donald Trump this year, as they worry about high costs and fear new tariff policies will further raise their personal expenses, a new poll finds.
A timeline of sexual assault allegations against former Hockey Canada junior players

A timeline of sexual assault allegations against former Hockey Canada junior players

A timeline of events that led to former Canada world junior hockey team players Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube and Cal Foote being charged with sexual assault. Jan.
UN urges peaceful settlement of disputes as UN chief points to 'the horror show in Gaza'

UN urges peaceful settlement of disputes as UN chief points to 'the horror show in Gaza'

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council urged the 193 United Nations member nations on Tuesday to use all possible means to settle disputes peacefully. The U.N.
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