Politics

French actor Gérard Depardieu stripped of Order of Quebec after documentary remarks

QUEBEC — The Quebec government has stripped French actor Gérard Depardieu of his Order of Quebec after "shocking" comments made by the actor came to light in a documentary film The release of a documentary in France this month showing him repeatedly

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Five facts about Peel Region as Ontario drops plan to dissolve it

Ontario is scrapping its plan to dissolve Peel Region west of Toronto, citing concerns that it would lead to significant municipal tax hikes.

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Canadian cities report rise in homelessness and in tent fires as winter sets in

HALIFAX — Cities across Canada are reporting a rise in fires, sometimes deadly, in tents and other shelters used by unhoused people — a situation advocates say is a tragic consequence of the country's homelessness crisis.

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Funeral and procession honors North Dakota sheriff's deputy killed in crash involving senator's son

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota sheriff's deputy killed last week in the line of duty was remembered on Wednesday for his love of family, the outdoors and his camaraderie with veterans and emergency responders.

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After court cases and death threats, Montreal suburb's deer cull to go ahead in 2024

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A Montreal suburb announced Wednesday that its long-delayed cull of deer that have overrun a local park will finally go ahead in the fall of 2024.

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Some 2024 GOP hopefuls call for 'compassion' in Texas abortion case but don't say law should change

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the Republicans seeking their party's 2024 presidential nomination have said the case of a Texas woman whose health deteriorated as she unsuccessfully sought an abortion should be handled with “compassion,” but they did not

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Michigan elections director testifies as prosecutors outline case against false Trump electors

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors began outlining their case Wednesday against 15 Michigan Republicans who face forgery and other charges for serving as false electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020.

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Minister doesn't yet know cost to replace deteriorating Montreal Olympic Stadium roof

QUEBEC — The potential cost of replacing the deteriorating roof of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium won’t be known until the issue is studied in January, Quebec Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx said Wednesday.

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US credibility is on the line in Ukraine funding debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of President Joe Biden’s favorite stories is about his first international summit after taking office, when he declared that “America is back” in the wake of Donald Trump’s erratic and isolationist leadership.

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US lawmakers gather at the White House on easing gun violence. 'You're not in it alone,' Harris says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Wednesday hosted nearly 100 lawmakers from around the country to discuss how their states can try to better reduce gun violence . "You’re not in it alone,” Vice President Kamala Harris told them.

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