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Premier David Eby says Ottawa assures better information sharing after Sikh's death

Premier David Eby says Ottawa assures better information sharing after Sikh's death

OTTAWA — Premier David Eby says federal ministers have assured him British Columbia will get the information it needs to ensure the safety of its residents after a Sikh leader was killed in June.
Manitoba New Democrats pledge education and health support for francophones

Manitoba New Democrats pledge education and health support for francophones

WINNIPEG — Manitoba New Democrats are promising to beef up support in education and health care for the province's francophone communities if elected on Oct. 3.
Alberta NDP asks minister to quash application for Rocky Mountain coal mine

Alberta NDP asks minister to quash application for Rocky Mountain coal mine

Alberta's New Democrat Opposition is asking the provincial government to step in and quash applications for coal mining exploration in the Rocky Mountains.
Guns used in 2022 random killing spree in Montreal were homemade, coroner hears

Guns used in 2022 random killing spree in Montreal were homemade, coroner hears

MONTREAL — The weapons used to murder three people in the Montreal area at random in August 2022 were homemade by the killer, an expert witness told a coroner's inquiry on Tuesday.
15 'potential' gravesites found near former Yukon residential school

15 'potential' gravesites found near former Yukon residential school

CARCROSS, Yukon — Yukon First Nation elder Sandra Johnson says the discovery of 15 potential graves near the site of a former residential school has “uncovered long-buried wounds.
Biden urges striking auto workers to 'stick with it' in picket line visit unparalleled in history

Biden urges striking auto workers to 'stick with it' in picket line visit unparalleled in history

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden grabbed a bullhorn on the picket line Tuesday and urged striking auto workers to “stick with it” in an unparalleled show of support for organized labor by a modern president.
TMX route change leads to question about Liberals' commitment to reconciliation

TMX route change leads to question about Liberals' commitment to reconciliation

OTTAWA — Trans Mountain Corp. insisted Tuesday it is committed to "meaningful engagement" with Indigenous communities, after it was given the green light to move its pipeline route despite the objection of a First Nation.
Who is Anthony Rota, the Speaker of the House of Commons who is stepping down?

Who is Anthony Rota, the Speaker of the House of Commons who is stepping down?

OTTAWA — Anthony Rota has been jokingly dragged to the Speaker's chair by the prime minister and the leader of the Opposition twice, in what is a long-standing parliamentary tradition.
Defendant in Michigan fake elector case seeks dismissal of charges over attorney general's comments

Defendant in Michigan fake elector case seeks dismissal of charges over attorney general's comments

LANSING, Mich.
Defence, prosecutors argue over email evidence in Lt.-Gen. Whelan court martial

Defence, prosecutors argue over email evidence in Lt.-Gen. Whelan court martial

OTTAWA — The military judge overseeing a court martial for Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan said he was "annoyed" by delays Tuesday that prevented him from hearing any evidence from the woman at the centre of the case.