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Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's daily face of pandemic response, stepping down

Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's daily face of pandemic response, stepping down

FREDERICTON — The chief medical officer of health who helped guide New Brunswick through the pandemic is leaving her job. Dr.

Friends and families mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends and family have confirmed that at least four Canadians were killed last weekend when Hamas militants conducted a series of attacks in Israel.

Fire-ravaged N.W.T. hamlet asks for independent inquiry as it looks to rebuild

ENTERPRISE, N.W.T. — Paul Flamand dug through the ashes of his burned-down home in a hamlet known as the gateway to the Northwest Territories. The building was lost to a raging wildfire that tore through Enterprise within a matter of hours in August.
Hunter Biden investigations lead to ethical concerns about President Biden, an AP-NORC poll shows

Hunter Biden investigations lead to ethical concerns about President Biden, an AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ethical concerns are casting a shadow over President Joe Biden as he seeks reelection amid investigations into his son Hunter and an impeachment inquiry , with a poll showing that 35% of U.S.
Sen. Joe Manchin considers independent 2024 run, warns party system could be nation's 'downfall'

Sen. Joe Manchin considers independent 2024 run, warns party system could be nation's 'downfall'

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has benefited from waiting to reveal where he stands as the swing vote in a chamber closely divided between Democrats and Republicans.
California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour

California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will raise the minimum wage for health care workers to $25 per hour over the next decade under a new law Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Friday.
Republicans pick Jim Jordan as nominee for House speaker, putting job within the Trump ally's reach

Republicans pick Jim Jordan as nominee for House speaker, putting job within the Trump ally's reach

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans chose firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan as their new nominee for House speaker during internal voting Friday, putting the gavel within reach of the staunch ally of GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump.

Texas county where Juneteenth began ordered to redraw maps after Voting Rights Act challenge

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Newly drawn county election districts in Galveston, where Juneteenth began, illegally weaken the voting power of Black and Latino residents and must be redone, a federal judge in Texas ruled Friday in the latest case of a court s
Quebec plans to double university tuition for out-of-province students by 2024

Quebec plans to double university tuition for out-of-province students by 2024

MONTREAL — Quebec is doubling tuition for out-of-province students, more than half of whom come from Ontario, saying taxpayers shouldn't subsidize English-speaking people who leave after graduating.
'No place' for championing violence: Canada's justice and public safety ministers

'No place' for championing violence: Canada's justice and public safety ministers

OTTAWA — The RCMP says it's aware of social media posts threatening the Jewish community in Canada, calling it a time for "increased vigilance," while public safety and justice ministers from across the country said no one should be pushing for viole