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Red Cross Fiona effort exceeds all other disasters, with $54.2 million raised

Red Cross Fiona effort exceeds all other disasters, with $54.2 million raised

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — With more than 58,000 people requiring help, the Canadian Red Cross says its relief efforts after post-tropical storm Fiona last September were its largest ever in the country.
Iqaluit says it has lost at least 6 million litres of water due to issues with system

Iqaluit says it has lost at least 6 million litres of water due to issues with system

IQALUIT, Nunavut — The City of Iqaluit says it lost between six and 10 million litres of water over the past three days as crews worked to address problems with its piped water system.
Minn. governor trusts energy law will survive ND suit threat

Minn. governor trusts energy law will survive ND suit threat

ST. PAUL, Minn.
Former Canadian envoys to China urge Ottawa to launch foreign agent registry

Former Canadian envoys to China urge Ottawa to launch foreign agent registry

OTTAWA — Two of Canada's former envoys to China say Ottawa is enabling foreign interference on Canadian soil by not launching a registry to track those acting on behalf of other countries.
How Truth and Reconciliation Day is marked across Canada

How Truth and Reconciliation Day is marked across Canada

VICTORIA — British Columbia has introduced legislation to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday. If the legislation passes, B.C. would become the sixth province or territory to designate Sept. 30 as a holiday.
Vote to block Georgia spaceport upheld by state's high court

Vote to block Georgia spaceport upheld by state's high court

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's highest court Tuesday upheld an election in which coastal residents voted overwhelmingly last year to block their county government from building a launchpad for blasting commercial rockets into space.
What Trudeau has offered to the premiers to fund health care

What Trudeau has offered to the premiers to fund health care

OTTAWA — Premiers got their fist look at Ottawa's offer to increase long-term health funding Tuesday at a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but the federal proposal falls short of what they were seeking.
Alberta Premier Smith meets Prime Minister Trudeau; awkward handshake ensues

Alberta Premier Smith meets Prime Minister Trudeau; awkward handshake ensues

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met face to face with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday in a photo opportunity punctuated by short statements and a very awkward handshake.

US approves $10B arms sale to Poland as Ukraine war rages on

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a $10 billion arms sale to NATO ally Poland as Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine rages.
Air Force leader's spouse opened fire during Andrews breach

Air Force leader's spouse opened fire during Andrews breach

WASHINGTON (AP) — The intruder who breached Joint Base Andrews , the home of Air Force One, reached the residence of one of the Air Force's top leaders before her spouse opened fire, the air base said Tuesday.