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Ontario PC caucus member opposed to government's landfill plan in Dresden

Ontario PC caucus member opposed to government's landfill plan in Dresden

A southwestern Ontario member of Premier Doug Ford's caucus is speaking out against his government's decision to cancel an environmental assessment for a landfill expansion in his riding.
The Latest: Trump meeting with South Africa's president in White House

The Latest: Trump meeting with South Africa's president in White House

House Republicans are pushing to vote on their multi-trillion-dollar tax breaks package as soon as Wednesday, grinding out last-minute deal-making to shore up wavering GOP support and deliver on President Donald Trump’s top legislative priority.
New Jersey Democratic Rep. McIver released on recognizance on federal assault charges

New Jersey Democratic Rep. McIver released on recognizance on federal assault charges

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey federal judge on Wednesday released Democratic Rep.
TVA Group cuts 30 jobs in TV division as CEO lobs blame at rivals, regulators

TVA Group cuts 30 jobs in TV division as CEO lobs blame at rivals, regulators

MONTREAL — TVA Group says it is cutting about 30 jobs as a slew of pressures from competitors and a lack of federal government and regulator support challenge the business.

Louisiana lawmaker arrested on DWI and child endangerment charges after single-car crash

A Louisiana lawmaker is facing criminal charges after striking a concrete barrier while allegedly driving impaired with his three children in the vehicle, state police said on Wednesday. Rep. Kyle M. Green Jr.
CPP Investments sees opportunity in Carney's call for nation-building projects

CPP Investments sees opportunity in Carney's call for nation-building projects

The head of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board sees opportunities for the big investment fund in Prime Minister Mark Carney's desire for large-scale, nation-building projects.
Municipal climate plans under threat by new Ontario housing bill, critics say

Municipal climate plans under threat by new Ontario housing bill, critics say

TORONTO — A major piece of Toronto's climate plan appears to be in the Ontario government's crosshairs, critics warn, as the province advances a bill that could strip municipalities of their power to set green building standards.
Justice Dept. investigating former New York Gov. Cuomo over pandemic testimony, AP source says

Justice Dept. investigating former New York Gov. Cuomo over pandemic testimony, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Gov.
Eby terminates Downtown Eastside consultancy contract that came under fire

Eby terminates Downtown Eastside consultancy contract that came under fire

British Columbia Premier David Eby has terminated a consultancy contract to improve conditions in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside that came under fire from critics, who called it a political favour that lacked transparency.
Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments

Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments

There's no retreat or surrender from Bruce Springsteen — or from President Donald Trump, for that matter.