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Chorus of critics grows for B.C. fast-track bill as minister fails to soothe concerns

Chorus of critics grows for B.C. fast-track bill as minister fails to soothe concerns

VICTORIA — The chorus of voices against contentious British Columbia legislation to speed up infrastructure projects continues to swell, with the province's civil liberties association calling it a betrayal of the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Former Yukon First Nation chief in the running to become premier

Former Yukon First Nation chief in the running to become premier

WHITEHORSE — A former chief of Yukon's largest First Nation is in the running to become the leader of the territory's Liberal Party and its next premier.
Dr. Oz offers to relocate B.C. ostriches facing cull, but owners decline help

Dr. Oz offers to relocate B.C. ostriches facing cull, but owners decline help

The operators of an ostrich farm in southeastern British Columbia say United States health official and former television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz has offered to save the birds from an impending cull by relocating them to his ranch in Florida.
Trump Media says investors will fund a company 'bitcoin reserve' through share purchases

Trump Media says investors will fund a company 'bitcoin reserve' through share purchases

President Donald Trump's media company said Tuesday that institutional investors will buy $2.5 billion in the company's stock with the proceeds going to build up a bitcoin reserve. About 50 institutional investors will put up $1.
Trump wants an investigation of Democrats' fundraising. His own campaign has issues

Trump wants an investigation of Democrats' fundraising. His own campaign has issues

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump directed his attorney general last month to investigate online fundraising, he cited concerns that foreigners and fraudsters were using elaborate “schemes“ and "dummy accounts” to funnel illegal contribut
King Charles travels in carriage to Senate for throne speech

King Charles travels in carriage to Senate for throne speech

OTTAWA — King Charles and Queen Camilla started the second day of their Canadian visit this morning by travelling in Canada's state landau past crowds of admirers in front of Parliament Hill.
Canada faces 'massive challenge' as NATO eyes new 5% spending target: expert

Canada faces 'massive challenge' as NATO eyes new 5% spending target: expert

OTTAWA — When representatives of NATO nations meet in The Hague late next month, they're expected to dramatically hike the alliance's defence spending target for members — the one Canada is failing to hit already.
Takeaways: Trump's campaign has received scores of donations from problematic donors

Takeaways: Trump's campaign has received scores of donations from problematic donors

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump directed his attorney general last month to investigate online fundraising, he cited concerns that foreigners and fraudsters were using elaborate “schemes" and “dummy accounts” to funnel illegal contribut
Even after the Justin Trudeau experience, Liberal MPs still reject Reform Act rules

Even after the Justin Trudeau experience, Liberal MPs still reject Reform Act rules

OTTAWA — Liberal MPs voted against adopting a formal process to eject their leader should the need arise, newly elected Liberal Caucus Chair James Maloney confirmed on Sunday.
Interim NDP leader says party will play important role despite loss of status

Interim NDP leader says party will play important role despite loss of status

OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Monday the party will still play a "profoundly important role" in this Parliament, even though it won't be granted official party status.
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