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As ambassadors seek answers from Poilievre, Tory caucus offers foreign policy hints

As ambassadors seek answers from Poilievre, Tory caucus offers foreign policy hints

OTTAWA — Ambassadors around Ottawa are looking for clues to decipher the Conservative Party's foreign policy, as leader Pierre Poilievre offers few hints of how he'd approach the world stage as prime minister.
Byelection vote set for Tuesday in Nova Scotia riding of Preston

Byelection vote set for Tuesday in Nova Scotia riding of Preston

HALIFAX — A byelection set for Tuesday in the Nova Scotia riding of Preston will see the province’s Opposition Liberals try to retain a seat they’ve held for most of the last 20 years.
Pence, Trump attorney clash over what Trump told his VP ahead of Jan. 6, 2021

Pence, Trump attorney clash over what Trump told his VP ahead of Jan. 6, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's defense attorney says the former president never asked Mike Pence to overturn the will of the voters in the 2020 election, but only wanted the former vice president to “pause” the certification of votes to allow state
Premier cites feds in explanation for moratorium on new wind and solar projects

Premier cites feds in explanation for moratorium on new wind and solar projects

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa is one of the reasons why her government has placed a moratorium on approving new wind and solar power projects, arguing the feds are preventing development of backup generation for renewable ener
DeSantis' retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say

DeSantis' retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Saying Gov.

Libyan governing body's vote to replace its head could further fracture the country

CAIRO (AP) — One of Libya's top governing bodies elected a new head on Sunday, in a development that could further fracture the country already split between two rival administrations.
Timmins, Ont., to consider moving homeless shelter after complaints from residents

Timmins, Ont., to consider moving homeless shelter after complaints from residents

The future of a homeless shelter in the northern Ontario city of Timmins is on the line as many residents blame it for a rise in crime while others, including the mayor, say that ongoing social issues and a lack of resources are the real problem.
Governments are gathering to talk about the Amazon rainforest. Why is it so important to protect?

Governments are gathering to talk about the Amazon rainforest. Why is it so important to protect?

BELEM, Brazil (AP) — The Amazon rainforest is a massive area, twice the size of India and sprawling across eight countries and one territory.
Liberals lag on invitation to join global group that crafts vaccines for world's poor

Liberals lag on invitation to join global group that crafts vaccines for world's poor

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government has spent three years deliberating on an invitation to join a global body that designs vaccinations to protect the world's poorest from preventable diseases.
As clinics pivot post-Roe, battle rages over syringe service in opioid-ravaged West Virginia

As clinics pivot post-Roe, battle rages over syringe service in opioid-ravaged West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Staff at Women's Health Center of West Virginia know what it's like to provide controversial health services that government officials have sought to ban or restrict.