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B.C. and Ottawa reach $27-billion health funding agreement

B.C. and Ottawa reach $27-billion health funding agreement

LANGLEY, B.C. — Millions in immediate federal funding will make a difference in the "acute situation" in British Columbia's hospitals, especially in rural communities, Premier David Eby said Wednesday.
Democrats ask Fox not to push 'propaganda' on 2020 election

Democrats ask Fox not to push 'propaganda' on 2020 election

WASHINGTON (AP) — The two top Democrats in Congress are asking Fox News executives not to spread “grave propaganda” about the 2020 election and are demanding that commentators who have falsely suggested that the election was stolen acknowledge on the
DC's cherry blossoms coming early due to confusing weather

DC's cherry blossoms coming early due to confusing weather

WASHINGTON (AP) — The cherry trees in the nation’s capital are confused by Earth’s changing climate, with the iconic blossoms appearing earlier than expected because of the unusually warm winter.
Lawmakers hold public hearing on competing voter ID bills

Lawmakers hold public hearing on competing voter ID bills

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers held a public hearing Wednesday on competing bills to address ways to enact a voter ID requirement approved by voters last November.
Alberta NDP Opposition takes aim at UCP budget in Calgary battleground

Alberta NDP Opposition takes aim at UCP budget in Calgary battleground

CALGARY — Alberta's NDP Opposition leader says the United Conservative Party's latest budget is meant to buy votes ahead of a provincial election scheduled for May.
Environment groups say Bay du Nord approval flawed, must be overturned

Environment groups say Bay du Nord approval flawed, must be overturned

OTTAWA — The future of an offshore oil project in Newfoundland and Labrador is in question as environment and Indigenous groups ask a federal judge to tear up the approval that would allow the project to proceed.
B.C. invests $150 million to upgrade aging 911 emergency system

B.C. invests $150 million to upgrade aging 911 emergency system

SAANICH, B.C. — The British Columbia government is investing millions to upgrade the 911 calling system, allowing for location tracking of callers and texting during emergencies.
'Unfree labour': N.B. seafood foreign workers faced awful conditions, study says

'Unfree labour': N.B. seafood foreign workers faced awful conditions, study says

FREDERICTON — Temporary foreign workers in New Brunswick's seafood industry during the COVID-19 pandemic suffered gruelling and sometimes dangerous conditions, says a study by Dalhousie University.
Israeli protesters clash with police, confront PM's wife

Israeli protesters clash with police, confront PM's wife

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police on Wednesday fired stun grenades and water cannons at demonstrators who blocked a Tel Aviv highway and protesters scuffled with police near the Israeli leader’s home as weeks of anti-government protests turned violent
'Havana syndrome' report won't undermine U.S. support for victims: White House

'Havana syndrome' report won't undermine U.S. support for victims: White House

WASHINGTON — The White House says a new report debunking the idea that "Havana syndrome" was the work of a foreign adversary won't diminish President Joe Biden's support for its victims. U.S.
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