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Gay rights advocates in Kentucky say expansion to religious freedom law would hurt LGBTQ+ safeguards

Gay rights advocates in Kentucky say expansion to religious freedom law would hurt LGBTQ+ safeguards

FRANKFORT, Ky.
Federal government announces $15 million to combat car thefts across Canada

Federal government announces $15 million to combat car thefts across Canada

MONTREAL — The federal government is committing an additional $15 million over three years to fight the rise in vehicle thefts across the country. Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc made the announcement today in Montreal.
Quebec turns to Supreme Court to stop asylum seekers' access to subsidized daycare

Quebec turns to Supreme Court to stop asylum seekers' access to subsidized daycare

Quebec is heading to the country's highest court to prevent children of asylum seekers from accessing the province's coveted subsidized daycare spaces.
Election officials in the US face daunting challenges in 2024. And Congress isn't coming to help

Election officials in the US face daunting challenges in 2024. And Congress isn't coming to help

WASHINGTON (AP) — With election season already underway, some state election officials are expressing frustration that Congress has yet to allocate federal money they have come to rely on to help cover the costs of securing their systems from attacks
Federal government reaches $59M settlement with B.C. First Nation over land seizure

Federal government reaches $59M settlement with B.C. First Nation over land seizure

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The federal government has reached a $59-million settlement with a First Nation in British Columbia for compensation over allowing a right-of-way to be built through its reserve more than 110 years ago.
Georgia drivers could refuse to sign traffic tickets and not be arrested under bill

Georgia drivers could refuse to sign traffic tickets and not be arrested under bill

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers are seeking to change state law to say that officers don't have to arrest people who refuse to sign traffic tickets after a church deacon died in August after initially refusing to sign a citation and struggling with
All oil and gas permits in B.C. waters are relinquished, say feds

All oil and gas permits in B.C. waters are relinquished, say feds

VICTORIA — The federal government says the final offshore oil and gas permits for Canada's West Coast have been relinquished.
Wisconsin bills to fight 'forever chemicals' pollution, speed ballot counting in jeopardy

Wisconsin bills to fight 'forever chemicals' pollution, speed ballot counting in jeopardy

MADISON, Wis.
Rise in community fridges in Atlantic Canada sign of government support falling short

Rise in community fridges in Atlantic Canada sign of government support falling short

HALIFAX — Outdoor fridges and pantries, often painted in bright, inviting colours, are popping up across Atlantic Canada, and the people regularly stocking them say demand is growing.
More humanitarian aid needed for Gaza, minister says during Egypt border visit

More humanitarian aid needed for Gaza, minister says during Egypt border visit

OTTAWA — The flow of humanitarian aid shipments for Palestinians in Gaza is at its lowest ebb since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Canada's international development minister said following a visit to the Egyptian border.