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Cost of Canada joining Trump's Golden Dome missile defence project still unknown

Cost of Canada joining Trump's Golden Dome missile defence project still unknown

OTTAWA — If Prime Minister Mark Carney signs on to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defence shield, he could be committing Canada to a project with a ballooning price tag, an anti-weapons proliferation group said Thursday.
Ex-Los Angeles deputy mayor will plead guilty in fake bomb threat to city hall

Ex-Los Angeles deputy mayor will plead guilty in fake bomb threat to city hall

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Los Angeles deputy mayor will plead guilty to reporting a bomb had been placed in city hall last year to law enforcement, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Brian K.
GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say

GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville , who entered politics after retiring as a college football coach, plans to run for governor of Alabama in 2026, according to people familiar with his plans.
Campaigners urge judge to block new restrictions to getting measures on Florida’s ballot

Campaigners urge judge to block new restrictions to getting measures on Florida’s ballot

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
Trump's $600 million war chest: How he plans to wield his power in the midterms and beyond

Trump's $600 million war chest: How he plans to wield his power in the midterms and beyond

WASHINGTON (AP) — Between a barrage of executive orders, foreign trips and norm-shattering proclamations, Donald Trump has also been busy raking in cash.
Don’t count AI-generated content as CanCon, CRTC hears

Don’t count AI-generated content as CanCon, CRTC hears

OTTAWA — The CRTC should not classify material generated by artificial intelligence as Canadian content, unions representing actors and writers told the regulator Thursday.
Diplomats in Canada feel safe but 'vigilant' after U.S. shootings: Israeli ambassador

Diplomats in Canada feel safe but 'vigilant' after U.S. shootings: Israeli ambassador

OTTAWA — Israel's ambassador in Canada said the country's diplomatic team in Ottawa feels safe but must remain "vigilant" after a shooting killed two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
Supreme Court of Canada to examine role of rape shield law in sexual services case

Supreme Court of Canada to examine role of rape shield law in sexual services case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look at the application of the rape shield law in the case of two individuals accused of acting as pimps for a woman who worked from a house they rented.
Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from foreign minister

Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from foreign minister

OTTAWA — Israel's Ambassador in Canada met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry on Wednesday to discuss an incident in the West Bank that saw Israeli soldiers fire warning shots near a diplomatic tour that included four Canadians.
Most Canadians feel attached to their home, though only half trust governments: poll

Most Canadians feel attached to their home, though only half trust governments: poll

OTTAWA — Most Canadians feel attached to their country, province and municipality but only about half of them trust their governments, a new poll suggests.
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