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Wildfire risk remains well above average across Canada this month

Wildfire risk remains well above average across Canada this month

OTTAWA — This is on track to be the worst fire season Canada has ever seen and the risk of wildfires will remain well above average in most of the country throughout the summer, the federal government warned Monday.
House Republicans ready contempt vote against FBI director Wray over Biden document

House Republicans ready contempt vote against FBI director Wray over Biden document

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Oversight Committee plans to move forward this week with holding FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress. Oversight Chairman Rep.
Union gives failing grade to companies handling veterans rehabilitation contract

Union gives failing grade to companies handling veterans rehabilitation contract

OTTAWA — The union representing workers at Veterans Affairs Canada is calling the deal to privatize rehabilitation services a failure, six months after it was implemented.
Extent of N.S. software breach still unknown, Microsoft blames ransomware gang

Extent of N.S. software breach still unknown, Microsoft blames ransomware gang

HALIFAX — Microsoft security experts say hackers affiliated with the notorious Clop ransomware group are behind an attack on a third-party file sharing system that resulted in the theft of personal data belonging to Nova Scotians.
Breonna Taylor supporters launch campaign against GOP gubernatorial nominee in Kentucky

Breonna Taylor supporters launch campaign against GOP gubernatorial nominee in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
Ottawa police officer confronted child for flipping the bird: human rights lawyer

Ottawa police officer confronted child for flipping the bird: human rights lawyer

The actions of an Ottawa police officer are under review after cops allegedly pulled over a school bus because a boy gave them the middle finger.

CNN chief apologizes to employees for distracting from work

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Licht, the embattled chief executive of CNN, apologized to network employees on Monday for distracting from their work and promised to “fight like hell” to earn their trust amid criticism of his year at the helm.
Ottawa offers $1.5 million for security at Pride parades after rise in hate crimes

Ottawa offers $1.5 million for security at Pride parades after rise in hate crimes

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is earmarking $1.5 million for LGBTQ community organizations to boost security measures at Pride parades and other events this summer.
Dozens of dangerous rail crossings will be eliminated with $570 million in grants

Dozens of dangerous rail crossings will be eliminated with $570 million in grants

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — With the rail industry relying on longer and longer trains to cut costs, the Biden administration is handing out $570 million in grants to help eliminate many railroad crossings in 32 states.
Ukraine trying to end battlefield stalemate in what may be start of counteroffensive

Ukraine trying to end battlefield stalemate in what may be start of counteroffensive

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces were making a major effort to end a battlefield stalemate and punch through Russian defensive lines in southeast Ukraine for a second day Monday, in what may herald the start of a long-anticipated counteroffensiv