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Oregon Democratic Party to send federal officials a $500,000 donation from former FTX executive

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Democratic Party of Oregon said Friday it will send a half-million dollars to the U.S.
David Johnston quits as special rapporteur on foreign interference

David Johnston quits as special rapporteur on foreign interference

OTTAWA — David Johnston says he is stepping down from his role as special rapporteur investigating foreign interference before the end of June, citing the highly partisan atmosphere around his work.
Duelling protests over LGBTQ rights outside Ottawa schools draw hundreds

Duelling protests over LGBTQ rights outside Ottawa schools draw hundreds

Hundreds of people rallied against what an organizer called "gender ideology" near three west-end Ottawa schools Friday, as hundreds more joined a counter-protest in support of transgender rights.
Residents flee as 'incredibly intense' wildfire closes in on Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Residents flee as 'incredibly intense' wildfire closes in on Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

VANCOUVER — An "incredibly intense" wildfire is just a few kilometres away from the British Columbia community of Tumbler Ridge, fire officials said Friday.
Lawyer for Bernardo victims says families told of transfer the day it happened

Lawyer for Bernardo victims says families told of transfer the day it happened

OTTAWA — The families of convicted killer and rapist Paul Bernardo's victims didn't learn that he was being transferred to a different prison until the day it happened, the correctional service confirmed Friday.
Firefighters from France arrive to battle blazes as wildfire smoke lingers

Firefighters from France arrive to battle blazes as wildfire smoke lingers

Firefighters from France arrived in Canada to help Quebec face a marathon wildfire season while most evacuation orders were lifted in Nova Scotia nearly two weeks after intense infernos caused thousands to flee their homes.
Key moments in Trump indictment: Flaunting classified material, stowing boxes in Mar-a-Lago bathroom

Key moments in Trump indictment: Flaunting classified material, stowing boxes in Mar-a-Lago bathroom

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department detailed stunning allegations against former President Donald Trump in a criminal indictment unsealed Friday, including allegations he stored classified documents in a bathroom and shower at his Florida club,
Illinois adopts new LGBTQ+ protections for community deemed 'under attack' in the US

Illinois adopts new LGBTQ+ protections for community deemed 'under attack' in the US

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B.
Former Supreme Court justice Louis LeBel remembered for eloquence, humour, intellect

Former Supreme Court justice Louis LeBel remembered for eloquence, humour, intellect

OTTAWA — Former colleagues of a long-time Supreme Court justice are remembering Louis LeBel as a strong legal mind who was kind with sharing his insights. The former justice died Thursday at the age of 83.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shuffles familiar faces into new cabinet roles

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shuffles familiar faces into new cabinet roles

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced her new cabinet Friday, shuffling familiar faces, keeping former leadership rivals close and welcoming back two exiled political veterans.