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Crown seeks jail time for pair convicted of mischief at Coutts border blockade

Crown seeks jail time for pair convicted of mischief at Coutts border blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One of two men who became the faces of a blockade at a key Alberta border crossing in 2022 offered a public apology Thursday at the end of sentencing arguments.
Appeals court denies bid to block public release of special counsel's report on Trump Jan. 6 probe

Appeals court denies bid to block public release of special counsel's report on Trump Jan. 6 probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the public release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on the 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump over the objections of the president-elect. The 11th U.S.
Quebec energy deal worth billions gets green light in Newfoundland and Labrador

Quebec energy deal worth billions gets green light in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A dramatic vote on Thursday night ended with the Newfoundland and Labrador government deciding to move forward with a draft energy deal with Quebec heralded as a game-changer for the indebted Atlantic province.

The Latest: Jimmy Carter’s Georgia funeral ends

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National Cathedral featuring the kind of pageantry the 39th U.S.
Vice President-elect JD Vance resigns from the Senate

Vice President-elect JD Vance resigns from the Senate

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Vice President-elect JD Vance is resigning from his seat in the U.S. Senate, effective Friday. Vance made his intentions known in a letter Thursday to Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who will choose his successor .
Ukrainian-Canadians urge ongoing support for country amid political shifts

Ukrainian-Canadians urge ongoing support for country amid political shifts

OTTAWA — The Liberal party's political upheaval and Donald Trump's return to the White House have Ukrainian-Canadians hoping Ottawa's support for Ukraine remains firm.
Watchdog group seeks investigation into RFK Jr. for voting from a 'sham' address

Watchdog group seeks investigation into RFK Jr. for voting from a 'sham' address

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York election officials are being urged to investigate whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Hajdu says failing to pass First Nations water bill would be 'deep disappointment'

Hajdu says failing to pass First Nations water bill would be 'deep disappointment'

OTTAWA — It would be a "deep disappointment" if a First Nations drinking water bill dies completely before the next election, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu said Thursday.
Alberta United Conservatives vote to boost MLA pay, taxpayer funding for their caucus

Alberta United Conservatives vote to boost MLA pay, taxpayer funding for their caucus

EDMONTON — Alberta United Conservative members of the legislature have voted to boost MLA salaries for the first time since 2013. The decision was part of a package of funding perks approved by UCP members during a committee meeting Thursday.
B.C. Conservatives seek inquiry into votes from mental health and drug facility

B.C. Conservatives seek inquiry into votes from mental health and drug facility

The B.C.