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Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

OTTAWA — Canadians who make content online are to be excluded from future regulations that the Liberal government is imposing on digital giants, a new draft policy shows.
Why is the federal government looking to create a national emergency agency?

Why is the federal government looking to create a national emergency agency?

OTTAWA — The federal government is looking at creating some kind of national disaster response agency in the face of an unusually intense and destructive start to the wildfire season across the country.

Lawsuit seeking new congressional lines for NY could have national political implications

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Lawyers seeking redrawn congressional lines in New York argued before a state appeals court Thursday in a Democrat-backed lawsuit that could have implications in the 2024 fight for control of the House.
Trudeau Foundation board chair says donation from Chinese company has been returned

Trudeau Foundation board chair says donation from Chinese company has been returned

OTTAWA — The chair of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation's board says the organization has returned a $140,000 donation to Millennium Golden Eagle International.
New Mexico rolls out education campaign for recreational marijuana use

New Mexico rolls out education campaign for recreational marijuana use

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — After more than a year of recreational marijuana sales, New Mexico is rolling out its first campaign to educate people about responsible use.
Presley gets Mississippi Democratic nod for governor without party primary, after court ruling

Presley gets Mississippi Democratic nod for governor without party primary, after court ruling

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Wilkinson urges collaboration after Saskatchewan rejects federal energy table

Wilkinson urges collaboration after Saskatchewan rejects federal energy table

REGINA — Federal natural resources minister Jonathan Wilkinson has asked Saskatchewan to work together on shared energy priorities after Ottawa and the province recently clashed over differing net-zero plans.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a surprising 5-4 ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case from Alabama, with two conservative justices joining liberals in rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken

NY attorney general files lawsuit against anti-abortion group known for blocking access to clinics

NEW YORK (AP) — New York's attorney general filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday against an anti-abortion group whose members have been arrested for blocking access to health care clinics in New York and other states.
Senate report recommends Canada develop targeted suicide prevention strategies

Senate report recommends Canada develop targeted suicide prevention strategies

A Senate report released Thursday says Canada can make major strides in suicide prevention if all levels of government develop strategies tailored towards men and Indigenous people, the groups facing the highest suicide rates.