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Air Force Reserve staff sergeant arrested on felony charges for role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Air Force Reserve staff sergeant arrested on felony charges for role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve from Texas was arrested Wednesday on felony charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot , where authorities say he pushed and grabbed police officers and called one officer a "traitor.
Pressley, Welch introduce legislation to guarantee right to vote for people with felonies on record

Pressley, Welch introduce legislation to guarantee right to vote for people with felonies on record

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation that would allow people convicted of a felony to vote in federal elections, a proposal that if enacted could restore the voting rights of millions of people in U.S. elections. Rep.
N.B. minister's comments on homeless state of emergency lack compassion: mayor

N.B. minister's comments on homeless state of emergency lack compassion: mayor

ST. STEPHEN, N.B.
Ottawa gives Newfoundland and Labrador more control over offshore wind power projects

Ottawa gives Newfoundland and Labrador more control over offshore wind power projects

OTTAWA — The federal government is stepping out of the regulatory process for some offshore wind power on Canada’s east coast in an effort to reduce red tape and speed up development.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim moves to axe city's elected Park Board

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim moves to axe city's elected Park Board

VANCOUVER — Mayor Ken Sim says he's moving to abolish Vancouver's elected Park Board, which is the only such body in any Canadian city.
Environmentalists pin satirical Fossil of the Day award on Alberta at climate meeting

Environmentalists pin satirical Fossil of the Day award on Alberta at climate meeting

A global network of environmental groups has given Alberta the rare distinction of being named Fossil of the Day at climate meetings in Dubai.
Changes to G class driving test done without full review, may have risked safety: AG

Changes to G class driving test done without full review, may have risked safety: AG

Ontario's acting auditor general says the province's removal of three-point turns, parallel parking and other requirements from G class driving tests was done without a full review and may have impacted road safety.
Ontario names former GM executive as new representative in Washington

Ontario names former GM executive as new representative in Washington

TORONTO — Ontario has named a former General Motors executive as its new representative in Washington, D.C.
Most Ontario government ads last year were partisan: auditor general

Most Ontario government ads last year were partisan: auditor general

TORONTO — Ontario's Progressive Conservative government spent about $25 million — or three quarters of its total advertising spending — last year on ads the auditor general believes are partisan.
Republicans threaten contempt proceedings if Hunter Biden refuses to appear for deposition

Republicans threaten contempt proceedings if Hunter Biden refuses to appear for deposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are warning Hunter Biden that they will move to hold him in contempt of Congress if he doesn’t appear this month for a closed-door deposition, raising the stakes in the growing standoff over testimony from Presiden