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Notley says she'll step down from Alberta NDP helm to make way for fresh voices

Notley says she'll step down from Alberta NDP helm to make way for fresh voices

EDMONTON — Former premier Rachel Notley, after almost a decade at the helm of Alberta’s NDP, is stepping down from the top job.
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Canada's new research security rules target institutions in China, Iran, Russia

Canada's new research security rules target institutions in China, Iran, Russia

OTTAWA — The federal government will not bankroll sensitive scientific research tied to dozens of schools, institutes and labs in China, Iran and Russia under new restrictions announced Tuesday.
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Ontario, B.C. mayors urge Ottawa to create plan to combat business extortion threats

Ontario, B.C. mayors urge Ottawa to create plan to combat business extortion threats

Two Canadian mayors are imploring the federal government to help create a multi-jurisdictional strategy to combat what they say are rising extortion threats towards businesses in their cities, particularly South Asian ones.
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Here's how Trump won in Iowa - and why the caucuses were practically over before they began

Here's how Trump won in Iowa - and why the caucuses were practically over before they began

WASHINGTON (AP) — In some ways, Iowa’s Republican caucuses were practically over before they even started, with Donald Trump cultivating a deep network of support over three presidential runs.
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Black community in Nova Scotia town opposes development near recreation centre

Black community in Nova Scotia town opposes development near recreation centre

NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — A proposed long-term care facility in a northeastern Nova Scotia town has ignited concerns in the local Black community over the future of a much loved recreation centre.
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Reaction to Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta's New Democrats

Reaction to Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta's New Democrats

EDMONTON — Former premier Rachel Notley, after almost a decade leading Alberta’s NDP, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down.
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Republicans pause effort to hold Hunter Biden in contempt, say they are talking with his attorneys

Republicans pause effort to hold Hunter Biden in contempt, say they are talking with his attorneys

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have halted plans to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress this week for defying a congressional subpoena, citing negotiations with his attorneys that could end the standoff over his testimony.
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Wisconsin Republican leader slams Democrats' proposed election maps as 'political gerrymander'

Wisconsin Republican leader slams Democrats' proposed election maps as 'political gerrymander'

MADISON, Wis.
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B.C. funds plans for northern centre to provide health services for youth

B.C. funds plans for northern centre to provide health services for youth

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Long-awaited plans for a centre providing mental-health and addictions services for children and youth in northern British Columbia have received a boost from the provincial government.
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Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place

Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his rivals languishing far behind, a victory that affirmed his grip on the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
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