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Fentanyl 'czar' isn't a czar at all, as Brosseau officially named as a commissioner

Fentanyl 'czar' isn't a czar at all, as Brosseau officially named as a commissioner

OTTAWA — Canada's new fentanyl czar, it turns out, isn't a czar at all. The federal government named Kevin Brosseau to the position earlier this week but made it official in an order-in-council published today.
Idle buses, empty Border Patrol boats: Arrests for illegal crossings fall in the Rio Grande Valley

Idle buses, empty Border Patrol boats: Arrests for illegal crossings fall in the Rio Grande Valley

MISSION, Texas (AP) — An idled Border Patrol bus sat empty this week, on standby for any migrants surrendering near the southern tip of Texas.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate

Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate

The leaders of Ontario's New Democratic, Liberal and Green parties went on the offensive Friday against Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, who polls suggest is cruising to another majority government, in the first debate of the provincial ele
Trudeau silent as Poilievre, Freeland rebuff Trump's call for Russia to rejoin G7

Trudeau silent as Poilievre, Freeland rebuff Trump's call for Russia to rejoin G7

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing back on U.S.
Quebec teachers should be evaluated every two years, new plan says after Bedford saga

Quebec teachers should be evaluated every two years, new plan says after Bedford saga

MONTREAL — Quebec teachers should be evaluated every two years, according to new recommendations that stem from a controversy at a Montreal elementary school in which teachers allegedly used physical and psychological violence on students and staff.
Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal

Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health ministry says two proposed private surgery clinics at the centre of allegations of high-level government corruption remain in limbo.
Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24

Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is preparing to launch his 2026 bid for Ohio governor on Feb.

Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is preparing to launch his 2026 bid for Ohio governor on Feb.
Your immigration questions answered: What has changed under Trump, what hasn't and what's next

Your immigration questions answered: What has changed under Trump, what hasn't and what's next

During President Donald Trump’s first week in office, he signed 10 executive orders on immigration and issued a slew of edicts to carry out promises of mass deportations and border security.