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National reconciliation day to become September statutory holiday in B.C.

National reconciliation day to become September statutory holiday in B.C.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government introduced legislation Tuesday to make Sept.
Jackson water system a step closer to getting new owners

Jackson water system a step closer to getting new owners

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Jackson’s troubled water system could be one step closer to getting new owners after legislation passed the state Senate Tuesday.
North Carolina Senate OKs limits on LGBTQ school instruction

North Carolina Senate OKs limits on LGBTQ school instruction

RALEIGH, N.C.

Dueling abortion bans emerge in South Carolina chambers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dueling abortion bans are once more advancing in the South Carolina House and Senate as Republican lawmakers approach a familiar standstill.
Court dismisses case against N.B. pastor for holding services during COVID lockdown

Court dismisses case against N.B. pastor for holding services during COVID lockdown

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick judge has dismissed a contempt of court case against a pastor accused of ignoring COVID-19 public health rules in 2021. Chief Justice Tracey DeWare of the Court of King's Bench says in a Feb.
Manitoba makes progress toward monument honouring historic First Nations leader

Manitoba makes progress toward monument honouring historic First Nations leader

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba legislature is one step closer to having its first monument honouring the contributions of First Nations people on the grounds of the historic building.

Missouri proposal goes farther than 'Don't Say Gay' bill

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — K-12 public school teachers and counselors would be largely outlawed from talking about LGBTQ people under a Missouri proposal more restrictive than what critics call Florida's “ Don't Say Gay ” law. Republican state Sen.
Navy divers begin pulling up Chinese spy balloon debris

Navy divers begin pulling up Chinese spy balloon debris

WASHINGTON (AP) — Navy divers began pulling pieces of the downed Chinese spy balloon from the depths of the ocean floor on Tuesday, using sophisticated reconnaissance drones dubbed the Kingfish and the Swordfish to locate the debris.
Shooting at Nebraska Target highlights gaps in gun laws

Shooting at Nebraska Target highlights gaps in gun laws

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In the last three years of his life, Joseph Jones was repeatedly sent to psychiatric hospitals because of his schizophrenia and delusions that a drug cartel was after him.
Canadian military plane heads home after two surveillance flights over Haiti

Canadian military plane heads home after two surveillance flights over Haiti

OTTAWA — A Canadian Armed Forces surveillance plane was heading home on Tuesday after two intelligence-collecting flights over Haiti.