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Nova Scotia premier announces one point cut to HST, to 14 per cent, starting April 1

Nova Scotia premier announces one point cut to HST, to 14 per cent, starting April 1

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s harmonized sales tax will be trimmed by one percentage point starting April 1, Premier Tim Houston announced Wednesday amid increasing speculation about a snap election call in the coming days.

Suspected drunken driver arrested after passing Harris' motorcade the wrong way in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A suspected drunken driver heading the wrong way passed within feet of Vice President Kamala Harris' motorcade following a campaign stop this week in Wisconsin.
As federal workers fight office mandate, study finds remote work has climate benefits

As federal workers fight office mandate, study finds remote work has climate benefits

Federal public servants in Ottawa who work remotely contributed 25 per cent fewer emissions than those who worked only from the office, a new report suggests as a major public sector union fights against more mandated office days.
Kentucky school choice ballot measure pits competing messages from Gov. Andy Beshear, Sen. Rand Paul

Kentucky school choice ballot measure pits competing messages from Gov. Andy Beshear, Sen. Rand Paul

FRANKFORT, Ky.
Tim Walz, wife and son vote early in Minnesota

Tim Walz, wife and son vote early in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, his wife, Gwen, and their son, Gus, went to a polling place in St. Paul on a crip fall Wednesday morning to cast their ballots early.
A hurricane's historic destruction hasn't stopped North Carolina election workers and voters

A hurricane's historic destruction hasn't stopped North Carolina election workers and voters

HOT SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — About three weeks after Hurricane Helene pummeled western North Carolina, the Hot Springs Community Center was still caked in mud.
Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway US voters may escalate, new Microsoft report says

Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway US voters may escalate, new Microsoft report says

NEW YORK (AP) — Foreign adversaries have shown continued determination to influence the U.S. election –- and there are signs their activity will intensify as Election Day nears, Microsoft said in a report Wednesday.
Britain's prime minister rejects a claim by the Trump campaign about election interference

Britain's prime minister rejects a claim by the Trump campaign about election interference

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected a claim by Donald Trump’s campaign that his Labour Party is illegally interfering in the U.S. presidential election.
Wisconsin sees high turnout on the first day of in-person absentee voting

Wisconsin sees high turnout on the first day of in-person absentee voting

MADISON, Wis.
Manitoba government looks at more public liquor sales in grocery stores

Manitoba government looks at more public liquor sales in grocery stores

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking to add more liquor outlets inside food and grocery stores.