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Two candidates apply to run for Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership

Two candidates apply to run for Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership

WINNIPEG — Two candidates have put their names forward for the leadership of Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives. The party says nominations are closed and it has received two applications.
Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold

Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Ten times as many migrants died in New Mexico near the U.S.
Moe promises to continue withholding federal carbon levy on home heating

Moe promises to continue withholding federal carbon levy on home heating

REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says residents would continue to be exempt from paying the federal carbon levy on home heating if he's re-elected premier on Oct. 28.
In 'hard pivot,' Ontario to invest $146 million as part of life sciences strategy

In 'hard pivot,' Ontario to invest $146 million as part of life sciences strategy

TORONTO — Ontario is making what a key minister describes as a "hard pivot" to life sciences, as it looks to replicate its aggressive investment in the electric-vehicle sector in a bid to become a world leader in biomanufacturing and health sciences.
Voters in California and Nevada consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners

Voters in California and Nevada consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California and Nevada voters will decide in November whether to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slavery.
Trump emphasizes hypermasculinity as he and Harris pursue male voters

Trump emphasizes hypermasculinity as he and Harris pursue male voters

Attention, American men: Donald Trump and his allies want you to believe your vote says big things about your masculinity. In the final weeks before the Nov.
Nova Scotia will continue to subsidize Maine ferry service for another two years

Nova Scotia will continue to subsidize Maine ferry service for another two years

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it will provide financial support for at least two more years to the private ferry service that links the province with Maine.
Harris zeros in on Black men, Trump focuses on women as both seek to fire up key voting blocs

Harris zeros in on Black men, Trump focuses on women as both seek to fire up key voting blocs

DETROIT (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both pushed Tuesday to energize key constituencies that their allies worry might be slipping away, with the vice president looking to reach Black men and the former president focusing on women.
Petitions for union representation doubled under Biden's presidency, first increase since 1970s

Petitions for union representation doubled under Biden's presidency, first increase since 1970s

WASHINGTON (AP) — There has been a doubling of petitions by workers to have union representation during President Joe Biden's administration, according to figures released Tuesday by the National Labor Relations Board.
North Carolina governor candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over report about posts on porn site

North Carolina governor candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over report about posts on porn site

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Lt. Gov.