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Ontario passes divisive bill to remove, block certain bike lanes

Ontario passes divisive bill to remove, block certain bike lanes

TORONTO — Ontario passed divisive legislation Monday that will prevent municipalities from adding certain new bike lanes and remove others on three main Toronto roads – a sign, the opposition says, that the premier is too focused on fighting Toronto
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Alberta seeks to 'de-risk' oil, gas pipeline investments in wake of Trump victory

Alberta seeks to 'de-risk' oil, gas pipeline investments in wake of Trump victory

CALGARY — Alberta's government is looking for ways to encourage pipeline companies to boost capacity and increase the province's oil and gas export volumes to the United States.
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Commerce Department to reduce Intel's funding on semiconductors

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Biden administration plans on reducing part of Intel's $8.
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Democrats plan to elect new party leader just days after Trump's inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chair of the Democratic National Committee informed party leaders on Monday that the DNC will choose his successor in February, an election that will speak volumes about how the party wants to present itself during four more yea
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So you're gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays

So you're gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays

NEW YORK (AP) — There's no place like home for the holidays. And that may not necessarily be a good thing.
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Democrats plan to elect new party leader just days after Trump's inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chair of the Democratic National Committee informed party leaders on Monday that the DNC will choose his successor in February, an election that will speak volumes about how the party wants to present itself during four more yea
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Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

LEDUC COUNTY, ALTA. — Alberta’s government says it will invest up to $50 million to support the creation of a first-in-Canada drilling test site to support technology development in the oil, gas, geothermal and lithium industries.
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Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump

Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge on Monday to dismiss the case accusing President-elect Donald Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election , citing longstanding Justice Department policy shielding presidents from
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N.S. Tories seek 'fresh' mandate in Tuesday's election to negotiate with Ottawa

N.S. Tories seek 'fresh' mandate in Tuesday's election to negotiate with Ottawa

HALIFAX — Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says if he's given a second mandate in Tuesday’s election, it will strengthen his position to fight Ottawa on key issues impacting the province, including carbon pricing.
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Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term

Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term

NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. circled up aboard the president-elect’s plane over some McDonalds burgers and fries recently, Donald Trump Jr.
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