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Housing group brings renters' troubles with corporate landlords to review panel

Housing group brings renters' troubles with corporate landlords to review panel

HALIFAX — A national housing advocacy group delivered about 400 stories of renters' difficulties in dealing with large corporate landlords to federal offices in 10 Canadian citieson Monday.
White House lays out early framework for regulating AI development, growth

White House lays out early framework for regulating AI development, growth

WASHINGTON — U.S.
BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province's Crown power utility is applying for a 2.3-per-cent rate increase starting in April, adding about $2 a month to the average residential bill.
Halifax street renamed after Mi'kmaq activist and 'unsung hero' Nora Bernard

Halifax street renamed after Mi'kmaq activist and 'unsung hero' Nora Bernard

HALIFAX — The Halifax street that had long honoured a colonial governor who issued a bounty on the scalps of Mi’kmaq people has been renamed to commemorate a Millbrook First Nation activist and “unsung hero” of residential school survivors.
B.C. raises pay $2 per hour for daycare workers at licensed facilities

B.C. raises pay $2 per hour for daycare workers at licensed facilities

VICTORIA — Daycare workers at British Columbia's licensed child-care facilities will receive a $2-per-hour pay increase starting Jan. 1. Grace Lore, B.C.
Cape Breton municipality pitches changes to provincial bill it says will raise taxes

Cape Breton municipality pitches changes to provincial bill it says will raise taxes

HALIFAX — A pitch by Nova Scotia's second largest municipality to change proposed provincial legislation it contends will raise taxes for its residents failed on Monday to move the government majority on a legislative committee.
St. Louis County prosecutor drops U.S. Senate bid, will instead oppose Cori Bush in House race

St. Louis County prosecutor drops U.S. Senate bid, will instead oppose Cori Bush in House race

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell announced Monday he will drop his bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley in 2024, and will instead make a run at a fellow Democrat — U.S. Rep. Cori Bush.
B.C. non-profits to receive $60 million from government to help with their work: Eby

B.C. non-profits to receive $60 million from government to help with their work: Eby

VICTORIA — Certain non-profit organizations in British Columbia are getting $60 million from the government in grant funding to help them do their work. Premier David Eby says the help of non-profits is crucial and they benefit the people of B.C.
Democratic Gov. Beshear downplays party labels in campaigning for 2nd term in GOP-leaning Kentucky

Democratic Gov. Beshear downplays party labels in campaigning for 2nd term in GOP-leaning Kentucky

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov.
Ontario lowering age for regular breast cancer screenings to 40

Ontario lowering age for regular breast cancer screenings to 40

TORONTO — Ontario is lowering the age for regular, publicly funded breast cancer screenings from 50 to 40, which Health Minister Sylvia Jones says will help with early detection.