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Economy, health care, trust: Alberta election campaign hits final day before vote

Economy, health care, trust: Alberta election campaign hits final day before vote

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley made one final pitch to voters Sunday to upend Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government and deliver an upset win in the provincial election. “In this room, we share Alberta's values.
Liz Cheney urges graduates not to compromise with the truth in commencement speech

Liz Cheney urges graduates not to compromise with the truth in commencement speech

Former U.S. Rep.
Kingston MPP Hsu becomes second official candidate in Liberal leadership race

Kingston MPP Hsu becomes second official candidate in Liberal leadership race

OTTAWA — Ontario MPP Ted Hsu is officially a candidate for the provincial Liberal leadership. Hsu launched his campaign in Kingston, Ont., alongside hometown music hero Rob Baker of the Tragically Hip.
What's next on the debt ceiling: Selling the plan and making a deal into a law

What's next on the debt ceiling: Selling the plan and making a deal into a law

WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of negotiations, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have announced an “ agreement in principle ” to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and avoid a potentially catastrophic default.
Russia launched 'largest drone attack' on Ukrainian capital before Kyiv Day; 1 killed

Russia launched 'largest drone attack' on Ukrainian capital before Kyiv Day; 1 killed

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's capital was subjected to the largest drone attack since the start of Russia's war , local officials said, as Kyiv prepared to mark the anniversary of its founding on Sunday.

New Greek parliament convenes, only to be dissolved as early as Monday

ATHENS (AP) — Newly elected Greek lawmakers were sworn in Sunday but the Parliament in which they sit may be dissolved as early as Monday, ahead of fresh elections on June 25 .
Fishing area closed after North Atlantic right whale sighting set to reopen this week

Fishing area closed after North Atlantic right whale sighting set to reopen this week

HALIFAX — A lucrative lobster fishing area in the Maritimes is set to reopen this week after a sighting of North Atlantic right whales shuttered the fishery just weeks into the spring season.
Saskatchewan entrepreneur says government thwarted his ag-plastics recycling business

Saskatchewan entrepreneur says government thwarted his ag-plastics recycling business

Dallon Leger thought he was part of the solution. The entrepreneur from Yorkton, Sask., about 190 kilometres northeast of Regina, says he collected more than 1.
Mechanical podium, playfully dubbed 'explodium,' aims to even B.C.'s political field

Mechanical podium, playfully dubbed 'explodium,' aims to even B.C.'s political field

VICTORIA — It was a sizable British Columbia political issue that called for a one-size-fits-all solution, says Premier David Eby, who at six foot seven inches is the province's tallest leader.
Montreal filmmaker documents race to save vanishing North American Chinatowns

Montreal filmmaker documents race to save vanishing North American Chinatowns

MONTREAL — Chinatowns across North America don't just share a similar look — they also face similar existential threats and David-versus-Goliath-like battles for survival.