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New NDP leader in New Brunswick says he will rebuild party, work in non-profit sector

New NDP leader in New Brunswick says he will rebuild party, work in non-profit sector

FREDERICTON — Alex White has been named leader of the New Brunswick NDP. The 39-year-old was NDP interim leader for about one year before he was acclaimed in the role today.
Nova Scotia fishers on the hook for gear destroyed by historic wildfires

Nova Scotia fishers on the hook for gear destroyed by historic wildfires

HALIFAX — A volunteer firefighter who battled one of Nova Scotia’s biggest wildfires must now shell out thousands of dollars to replace the fishing gear he lost to the flames.
DeSantis is resetting his campaign again. Some Republicans worry his message is getting in the way

DeSantis is resetting his campaign again. Some Republicans worry his message is getting in the way

CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Ron DeSantis largely dismissed his own decision to replace his campaign leadership team as he returned to Iowa in the midst of a weekslong reset.
Scott Moe says Saskatchewan byelection losses sent a message to government

Scott Moe says Saskatchewan byelection losses sent a message to government

REGINA — Premier Scott Moe says he was sent a message about cost of living and housing as his Saskatchewan Party lost two of three byelections in the province.
Ontario premier refuses to back away from plans to build on protected Greenbelt

Ontario premier refuses to back away from plans to build on protected Greenbelt

MISSISSAUGA, Ont.
Trump says he won't sign Republican loyalty pledge, flouting debate requirement

Trump says he won't sign Republican loyalty pledge, flouting debate requirement

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday he won't sign a pledge to support the Republican nominee if he loses the GOP presidential primary, flouting a requirement for appearing in the first debate later this month.
Months after closure of Quebec’s Roxham Road, more asylum seekers arriving by air

Months after closure of Quebec’s Roxham Road, more asylum seekers arriving by air

MONTREAL — The closure of a rural southern Quebec road used by thousands of asylum seekers to enter Canada from the United States hasn't stopped would-be refugees from arriving, federal data shows.
India moves to replace British colonial-era sedition law with its own version

India moves to replace British colonial-era sedition law with its own version

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s government proposed legislation Friday in Parliament that seeks to replace a British colonial-era sedition law with its own version.
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he's been thinking seriously about becoming an independent

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he's been thinking seriously about becoming an independent

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin said that he has been thinking “seriously” about leaving the Democratic Party and becoming an independent.
UBS ends billions in taxpayer-funded support that paved way for Credit Suisse takeover

UBS ends billions in taxpayer-funded support that paved way for Credit Suisse takeover

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss taxpayers are off the hook from a government-engineered rescue plan that doled out billions to help UBS, the country's largest bank, take over its ailing rival Credit Suisse .