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David Onley, former Ontario lieutenant-governor, remembered as role model, family man

David Onley, former Ontario lieutenant-governor, remembered as role model, family man

TORONTO — David Onley, a former lieutenant-governor for Ontario, was remembered Monday as a tireless advocate, a role model, a man of faith and a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
MPs unanimously call for Russia-based Wagner Group to be listed as terrorist entity

MPs unanimously call for Russia-based Wagner Group to be listed as terrorist entity

OTTAWA — The House of Commons has called on the Canadian government to list Russia-based mercenary company Wagner Group as a terrorist entity.
Treasury to increase borrowing amid debt ceiling standoff

Treasury to increase borrowing amid debt ceiling standoff

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department said Monday it plans to increase its borrowing during the first three months of 2023, even as the federal government is bumping up against a $31.4 trillion limit on its legal borrowing authority. The U.S.
WHO decided the COVID-19 global emergency isn't over. What happens next?

WHO decided the COVID-19 global emergency isn't over. What happens next?

OTTAWA — The World Health Organization decided Monday not to end to the COVID-19 global public health emergency it declared three years ago, even though the pandemic has reached what the international body calls an "inflection point.
Singh meeting with Trudeau about private health care ahead of sit-down with premiers

Singh meeting with Trudeau about private health care ahead of sit-down with premiers

OTTAWA — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said that he would sit down with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday to discuss private health care ahead of next week's summit with premiers.
Ontario hospital nurses start contract talks, plan 'escalating actions'

Ontario hospital nurses start contract talks, plan 'escalating actions'

TORONTO — The Ontario Nurses' Association started negotiating a new contract Monday for hospital nurses and the union is planning to take its push for higher wages beyond the bargaining table.

Florida GOP leaders want to get rid of gun permits

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Peru Congress agrees to debate measure on earlier elections

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Pressed by Peru's embattled president to take action in response to weeks of deadly protests, Congress narrowly agreed on Monday to reconsider a proposal to move the 2026 national elections up to this October.
Croatia's president criticizes tank deliveries to Ukraine

Croatia's president criticizes tank deliveries to Ukraine

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — NATO-member Croatia’s president on Monday criticized Western nations for supplying Ukraine with heavy tanks and other weapons in its campaign against invading Russian forces, saying those arms deliveries will only prolong the w
Manitoba premier promotes four backbenchers in pre-election cabinet shuffle

Manitoba premier promotes four backbenchers in pre-election cabinet shuffle

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson promoted four backbenchers from suburban Winnipeg areas to her inner circle Monday in a cabinet shuffle eight months out from an election.