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Northwest Territories to release fiscal year 2023-2024 budget

Northwest Territories to release fiscal year 2023-2024 budget

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories government is to release its new budget today, the last before the territorial election set for the fall. The territory's last $2.1-billion budget saw a 2.3 per cent increase in spending.
'Incredibly frustrating' visa delays could thwart another Montreal conference

'Incredibly frustrating' visa delays could thwart another Montreal conference

OTTAWA — Yet another global conference in Montreal risks being derailed by Canada's delays in processing visas as well as rejections that critics argue punish those from poorer countries.
Black Canadian justice strategy still in the works, as advocates call for reform

Black Canadian justice strategy still in the works, as advocates call for reform

OTTAWA — The federal government is being urged to follow through with its commitment to develop a Black Canadian justice strategy.
Global quake rescue effort hits ground in Turkey, Syria

Global quake rescue effort hits ground in Turkey, Syria

Medical personnel, soldiers, and handlers with trained search dogs sent from around the world are arriving in Turkey and Syria to help rescue survivors of Monday’s earthquake .
Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: 'Finish the job'

Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: 'Finish the job'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address aimed at reassuring a country beset by pessimism

Taiwan opposition leader in China as Beijing ups pressure

BEIJING (AP) — The vice chair of Beijing-friendly opposition Nationalist Party from Taiwan was visiting China for meetings with officials and the local business community, drawing criticism from the self-governing island's ruling party.
Arkansas Gov. Sanders slams Biden for 'woke fantasies'

Arkansas Gov. Sanders slams Biden for 'woke fantasies'

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov.
GOP on GOP: Romney scolds Santos, 'You don't belong here'

GOP on GOP: Romney scolds Santos, 'You don't belong here'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep.
New Zealand's new leader Hipkins cuts many contentious plans

New Zealand's new leader Hipkins cuts many contentious plans

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Wednesday said he was axing or delaying many of his government's more contentious policy plans as he looked to refocus on priorities like the rising cost of living.
Nevada lithium mine wins ruling; green energy fights rage on

Nevada lithium mine wins ruling; green energy fights rage on

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A U.S.