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Federal Liberals will announce 'renewed' housing plan in 2024, minister says

Federal Liberals will announce 'renewed' housing plan in 2024, minister says

OTTAWA — Housing Minister Sean Fraser says Canadians can expect to see a full plan from the federal government in 2024 that lays out how it will tackle the housing crisis.
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon asks Canadians to commit to kindness in year-end message

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon asks Canadians to commit to kindness in year-end message

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is calling on Canadians to commit themselves to kindness in her annual year-end message. The Governor General says the year 2023 presented challenges brought on by climate change and global conflict.
New Ontario laws and regulations come into effect on New Year's Day

New Ontario laws and regulations come into effect on New Year's Day

TORONTO — Several new Ontario laws and regulatory changes are set to come into effect on New Year's Day, including daycare safe-arrival rules and penalties for inappropriately accessing patients' personal health information. As of Jan.
Manitoba premier says he follows security precautions on social media app

Manitoba premier says he follows security precautions on social media app

WINNIPEG — As Manitoba's first premier from the millennial generation, Wab Kinew is familiar with, and a big believer in, the reach of social media.
Ottawa agrees climate adaptation saves money, but experts ask: where's the funding?

Ottawa agrees climate adaptation saves money, but experts ask: where's the funding?

Canada's first-ever climate adaptation strategy was little more than six weeks old when fast-moving wildfires swept through communities in British Columbia's southern Interior, forcing thousands to flee and destroying hundreds of homes.
Why flights between Newfoundland and Europe have Labrador Inuit shaking their heads

Why flights between Newfoundland and Europe have Labrador Inuit shaking their heads

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs states' authority to block former president

Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs states' authority to block former president

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s Democratic secretary of state on Thursday removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause , becoming the first election official to take ac
A tax increase, LGBTQ+ youth protections and more sick leave highlight California's new laws in 2024

A tax increase, LGBTQ+ youth protections and more sick leave highlight California's new laws in 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doctors in California who mail abortion pills to patients in other states will be protected from prosecution. Workers will receive more paid sick leave on the heels of a big year for labor.

Deutsche Bank pledges nearly $5 million to help combat human trafficking in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Deutsche Bank pledged nearly $5 million in funding Thursday to help combat human trafficking in New Mexico, the bank announced in a joint statement with Attorney General Raúl Torrez.
Union representing 40 per cent of Quebec teachers reaches deal, ends unlimited strike

Union representing 40 per cent of Quebec teachers reaches deal, ends unlimited strike

MONTREAL — A union representing 40 per cent of Quebec teachers has reached a deal in principle with the government and is ending a strike that has shut around 800 schools since Nov. 23.