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New North Carolina governor seeks to freeze tax cuts, phase out school vouchers in budget

New North Carolina governor seeks to freeze tax cuts, phase out school vouchers in budget

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov.
Feds give millions to B.C.'s STEMCELL Technologies and HTEC for facility construction

Feds give millions to B.C.'s STEMCELL Technologies and HTEC for facility construction

VANCOUVER — The federal government says it's pumping nearly $100 million into two B.C. firms to support the construction of a hydrogen fuel facility and two "cutting-edge biomanufacturing facilities" for vaccines and other treatments.
Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike

Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration's plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients while simultaneously closing government offices has sparked a furor among lawmakers, advocacy groups and prog
Main political parties won't say how, or if, they're vetting Indigenous candidates

Main political parties won't say how, or if, they're vetting Indigenous candidates

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives and NDP won't say how or if they're vetting their candidates' claims to Indigenous identity — even though both parties went after a Liberal MP last year over his shifting statements about his background.
Cost of Winnipeg Bay store redevelopment jumps to $310M: First Nations group

Cost of Winnipeg Bay store redevelopment jumps to $310M: First Nations group

WINNIPEG — A First Nations-led project to redevelop the historic Hudson's Bay Co. building in downtown Winnipeg to advance reconciliation has doubled in cost nearly three years after it started.
Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government signalled Wednesday that its new budget will include supports for people affected by tariffs imposed by the United States and new spending to create jobs.
New Brunswick tables bill to cancel 'unfair' contract for private nursing services

New Brunswick tables bill to cancel 'unfair' contract for private nursing services

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government has introduced a bill to terminate an "unfair" contract for private nursing services.
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin says her job is to be more than just an 'activist' against Trump

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin says her job is to be more than just an 'activist' against Trump

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin said it's no secret Democrats don't have their strategy figured out, but insists the “yelling” coming from some progressive Democrats has not stopped President Donald Trump's agenda.
Prairie canola producers brace for 'devastating' 100 per cent tariffs from China

Prairie canola producers brace for 'devastating' 100 per cent tariffs from China

CALGARY — Canola farmers are bracing for impact as China looks to impose hefty tariffs on their industry in response to Canadian tariffs on the country's electric vehicle exports.
Quebec effort to ease internal trade means less red tape for racehorses, undertakers

Quebec effort to ease internal trade means less red tape for racehorses, undertakers

MONTREAL — Quebec is taking some halting steps toward scrapping interprovincial trade barriers with measures that will reduce red tape for funeral directors, real estate brokers and racehorse owners.