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Republican offers new twist on abortion exceptions as issue stays at forefront of Kentucky campaign

Republican offers new twist on abortion exceptions as issue stays at forefront of Kentucky campaign

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The complexities of abortion-related politics in the post-Roe v.
Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay trial in wake of fraud ruling that threatens his business

Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay trial in wake of fraud ruling that threatens his business

NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court Thursday rejected Donald Trump’s bid to delay a civil trial in a lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general, allowing the case to proceed days after a judge ruled the former president committed years of fraud and
Nova Scotia to review freedom of information legislation after years of criticism

Nova Scotia to review freedom of information legislation after years of criticism

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's government is launching a review of its freedom of information legislation after years of criticism that the current system results in blacked-out government documents and a toothless review process.
Ontario students' math and literacy scores relatively flat or up slightly: EQAO

Ontario students' math and literacy scores relatively flat or up slightly: EQAO

TORONTO — Ontario students' math and literacy scores are either relatively flat or up slightly compared to last year, though math results in particular remain low, according to data released Thursday by the Education Quality and Accountability Office
Health care funding and COVID-19 inquiry among NDP election platform items

Health care funding and COVID-19 inquiry among NDP election platform items

WINNIPEG — Manitoba New Democrats are promising a balanced budget, more money for health care, and an inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic if they win Tuesday's provincial election.
Nova Scotia budget update: Jump in spending sees deficit rise to $403 million

Nova Scotia budget update: Jump in spending sees deficit rise to $403 million

HALIFAX — Health-care spending and disaster relief for extreme weather have helped push Nova Scotia's budget deficit to $402.7-million this fiscal year, an increase of $123.8 million from the figure forecast in the spring.
Ex-MPP Randy Hillier's request to move trial away from Ottawa denied

Ex-MPP Randy Hillier's request to move trial away from Ottawa denied

OTTAWA — A judge has denied a second request by former Ontario MPP Randy Hillier, who is facing charges related to his participation in the "Freedom Convoy" protest, to move his jury trial away from Ottawa.
Embattled energy company fights regulator over seizure of thousands of wells

Embattled energy company fights regulator over seizure of thousands of wells

CALGARY — An embattled Calgary energy company is fighting the provincial regulator's decision to seize thousands of its inactive wells.
Manitoba Tories pledge $8.8 million to expand Winnipeg transit routes

Manitoba Tories pledge $8.8 million to expand Winnipeg transit routes

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising help to expand transit services in growing areas of Winnipeg if re-elected. The Tories say they are to spend $8.
University of Alberta returns endowment honouring Ukrainian who fought with Nazis

University of Alberta returns endowment honouring Ukrainian who fought with Nazis

EDMONTON — The University of Alberta is returning endowment funds from the family of a Ukrainian man whose military service was linked to the Nazis.