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Developer to let Quebec rental board decide on case of holdout tenant

Developer to let Quebec rental board decide on case of holdout tenant

MONTREAL — A major Montreal real estate developer says it will let Quebec's housing tribunal determine the compensation for a tenant in a $400-a-month apartment whose case risks delaying a major construction project.
Equinor postponing Bay du Nord oil project off Newfoundland for up to three years

Equinor postponing Bay du Nord oil project off Newfoundland for up to three years

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador played it cool Wednesday as Norwegian energy giant Equinor announced it was suspending plans to develop a $16-billion oil project in the province's offshore.
Ontario family doctors facing burnout, shortage to worsen, OMA says

Ontario family doctors facing burnout, shortage to worsen, OMA says

TORONTO — A shortage of family doctors in the province is only going to get worse if burnout and growing administrative burdens are not addressed, the Ontario Medical Association is warning. As of March 2022, there were 2.

Ohio Republican J.R. Majewski abandons 2nd congressional bid, citing mother's health

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Donald Trump-backed Ohio Republican whose military record was called into question during his unsuccessful 2022 congressional campaign says he is abandoning plans to run again next year . J.R.
Former Connecticut lawmaker gets 27 months in prison for stealing over $1 million in coronavirus aid

Former Connecticut lawmaker gets 27 months in prison for stealing over $1 million in coronavirus aid

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A former Connecticut state representative was sentenced to 27 months in prison on Wednesday for stealing more than $1.
Committee will oversee changes recommended by inquiry into N.S. shooting

Committee will oversee changes recommended by inquiry into N.S. shooting

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino has appointed a retired appeals court justice to head a committee to oversee the changes recommended by the public inquiry into the April 2020 mass shootings in Nova Scotia.
Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Paxton impeached

Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Paxton impeached

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday appointed John Scott to temporarily serve as Texas' attorney general after the House of Representatives voted to impeach Ken Paxton, a Republican, over allegations of misconduct and crimes.
Coal firms owned by family of West Virginia governor sued over unpaid penalties

Coal firms owned by family of West Virginia governor sued over unpaid penalties

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Thirteen coal companies owned by the family of West Virginia Gov.
Chris Stewart, 6-term Utah Republican, resigning from Congress

Chris Stewart, 6-term Utah Republican, resigning from Congress

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart on Wednesday announced plans to resign his Utah seat due to his wife’s illness, triggering a special election to replace him in a reliably Republican district.
Government developing cybersecurity certification process for defence contractors

Government developing cybersecurity certification process for defence contractors

OTTAWA — The federal government says certain defence contracts will be subject to a mandatory cybersecurity certification process starting in the winter of 2024.