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Trudeau says best way to close Roxham Road is to renegotiate refugee deal with U.S.

Trudeau says best way to close Roxham Road is to renegotiate refugee deal with U.S.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no simple solutions to shutting down a rural road in southern Quebec used by thousands of asylum seekers to cross irregularly into Canada.
New Brunswick to set caps on disaster financial assistance for homeowners

New Brunswick to set caps on disaster financial assistance for homeowners

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government announced Wednesday it is capping financial compensation for properties that repeatedly experience damage from climate-related disasters.
Supreme Court seems to favor tech giants in terror case

Supreme Court seems to favor tech giants in terror case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed skeptical Wednesday of a lawsuit trying to hold social media companies responsible for a terrorist attack at a Turkish nightclub that killed 39 people.
Scott speaks of 'new American sunrise' as he mulls WH bid

Scott speaks of 'new American sunrise' as he mulls WH bid

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — As Sen.
Missouri lawmakers try to strengthen abortion ban

Missouri lawmakers try to strengthen abortion ban

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Legislation considered Wednesday in a Missouri state Senate committee would bolster the state’s abortion ban. Republican Sen.
Russia, China show off ties amid maneuvering over Ukraine

Russia, China show off ties amid maneuvering over Ukraine

Russia and China showcased their deepening ties Wednesday in meetings others are watching for signs that Beijing might offer the Kremlin stronger support for its war in Ukraine .
Manitoba government increases funding for seniors' health and social programs

Manitoba government increases funding for seniors' health and social programs

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is increasing funding for some programs that provide health and social support for seniors. The province is adding $12.6 million a year to a program that helps people co-ordinate and manage their home-care services.
NDP MP urges feds to create 'Red Dress Alert' for missing Indigenous women

NDP MP urges feds to create 'Red Dress Alert' for missing Indigenous women

Ottawa should establish a system that would send the public a phone notification when an Indigenous woman goes missing to ensure that their disappearances stop being "normalized," says an NDP member of Parliament.
Ahead of energy talks, Quebec premier says open to paying N.L. more for electricity

Ahead of energy talks, Quebec premier says open to paying N.L. more for electricity

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Quebec Premier François Legault says he is ready to make "adjustments" to the Churchill Falls energy agreement between his province and Newfoundland and Labrador ahead of the official end to the contract in 2041.
NATO chief sees 'some signs' China could back Russia's war

NATO chief sees 'some signs' China could back Russia's war

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO's chief said Wednesday that the military alliance has seen “some signs” that China may be planning to support Russia in its war in Ukraine, and strongly urged Beijing to desist from what would be a violation of internationa
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