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Official who posted 'ballot selfie' in Wisconsin has felony charge dismissed

PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) — A local official who posted a photo of his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election had felony charges against him dropped Monday.
New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Democratic-drawn congressional map

New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Democratic-drawn congressional map

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a Democratic-drawn congressional map that divvied up a conservative, oil-producing region and reshaped a swing district along the U.S. border with Mexico, in an order published Monday.
'Absolutely no talk' of moving Paul Bernardo to minimum security: corrections head

'Absolutely no talk' of moving Paul Bernardo to minimum security: corrections head

OTTAWA — There is "absolutely no talk" of moving notorious killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo to an even lower security level, following his transfer into a medium-security prison, the commissioner of Correctional Service Canada testified on Mond
Saskatchewan MLA apologizes for liking post with 'from the river to the sea' slogan

Saskatchewan MLA apologizes for liking post with 'from the river to the sea' slogan

REGINA — A Saskatchewan NDP legislature member has apologized for liking a social media post that some view as antisemitic.
Ontario to take control of two Toronto highways in 'new deal' for city

Ontario to take control of two Toronto highways in 'new deal' for city

TORONTO — Ontario will take control of two Toronto highways to help alleviate the city's growing financial problems and the municipality will concede the province can move ahead with its plans for a redeveloped Ontario Place, the two levels of govern
Saskatchewan projects $250M deficit in mid-year financial report, expenses up $1.3B

Saskatchewan projects $250M deficit in mid-year financial report, expenses up $1.3B

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is forecasting a $250-million deficit this fiscal year due to higher expenses related to the summer drought and lower projected resource revenues.
De Grasse, Lindros among Order of Ontario recipients being honoured today

De Grasse, Lindros among Order of Ontario recipients being honoured today

TORONTO — The province is honouring 26 people with the Order of Ontario today. Six-time Olympic medallist Andre De Grasse, former hockey player Eric Lindros and Torstar owner Jordan Bitove are among the recipients.
Group opposes coal pit application until wastewater release probes complete

Group opposes coal pit application until wastewater release probes complete

EDMONTON — An environmental group says a coal company's application to deepen its open-pit mine shouldn't be considered while it's under investigation over wastewater releases into local rivers.
Delaware County's top prosecutor becomes fifth Democrat to run for Pennsylvania attorney general

Delaware County's top prosecutor becomes fifth Democrat to run for Pennsylvania attorney general

HARRISBURG, Pa.
Montreal to spend nearly $200M on snow removal as winter costs rise across Canada

Montreal to spend nearly $200M on snow removal as winter costs rise across Canada

MONTREAL — There's a saying in municipal politics: win snow removal, win the day. But as inflation takes a toll on tight city budgets, the price of winning that battle is rising.