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P.E.I. village votes to investigate councillor who displayed anti-Indigenous sign

P.E.I. village votes to investigate councillor who displayed anti-Indigenous sign

MURRAY HARBOUR, P.E.I. — A village in southeastern Prince Edward Island has ordered an investigation into a councillor who displayed a sign on his property denying the existence of residential school graves.

Alabama commission aims to award medical marijuana licenses by the end of 2023

MONTGOMERY (AP) — The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is aiming to award licenses to growers and distributors by the end of the year after a bumpy roll out of the state's medical marijuana program that has included multiple lawsuits over the sele
Arkansas lawmakers OK plan to audit purchase of $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Arkansas lawmakers OK plan to audit purchase of $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday voted to audit the purchase of a $19,000 lectern for Gov.
Quebec premier inaugurates vast Romaine hydro project on North Shore

Quebec premier inaugurates vast Romaine hydro project on North Shore

HAVRE-ST-PIERRE, Que. — The newly inaugurated Romaine hydroelectric complex could serve as a model for future projects that are sorely needed in the province, Quebec Premier François Legault said Thursday. “It brings me a lot of pride.
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, acquitted on sex assault charge, settles lawsuit

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, acquitted on sex assault charge, settles lawsuit

OTTAWA — Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin has reached an undisclosed settlement in his lawsuit over how the Canadian military and federal government responded to an allegation of sexual misconduct.
Wisconsin Republican leader won't back down from impeachment threat against Supreme Court justice

Wisconsin Republican leader won't back down from impeachment threat against Supreme Court justice

MADISON, Wis.
Nova Scotia moves to firm up support for proposed opioid class-action lawsuit

Nova Scotia moves to firm up support for proposed opioid class-action lawsuit

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has introduced updated legislation that it says will hold opioid manufacturers more accountable for their actions.
Bernie Sanders to address NDP convention in pre-recorded video

Bernie Sanders to address NDP convention in pre-recorded video

HAMILTON — United States Sen. Bernie Sanders is throwing his support behind Canada's New Democrats in a pre-recorded video the party aims to play at its policy convention on Friday. The three-day convention opens in Hamilton, Ont.
Supreme Court of Canada refuses to hear Hells Angels appeal of B.C. forfeiture ruling

Supreme Court of Canada refuses to hear Hells Angels appeal of B.C. forfeiture ruling

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada's refusal to hear a Hells Angels challenge of B.C.'s forfeiture of three clubhouses will "put criminals on notice," the province's pubic safety minister says.
Republican Steve Scalise is seen as a fighter, but becoming the House speaker might require a brawl

Republican Steve Scalise is seen as a fighter, but becoming the House speaker might require a brawl

WASHINGTON (AP) — With his walker positioned on the mound, Rep.