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Voting begins in Ohio in the only election this fall to decide abortion rights

Voting begins in Ohio in the only election this fall to decide abortion rights

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights began Wednesday in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S.
Ontario seizes 95 raccoons from rehab facility, organization says no wrongdoing

Ontario seizes 95 raccoons from rehab facility, organization says no wrongdoing

Ontario has seized nearly 100 raccoons from a rehab facility that is facing allegations it violated the provincial wildlife conservation act, but the animal welfare organization says it has done nothing wrong.
Nova Scotia plans community of 'tiny homes' to give unhoused people a place to live

Nova Scotia plans community of 'tiny homes' to give unhoused people a place to live

HALIFAX — The government in Nova Scotia is planning an experimental community of so-called tiny homes to house people in Halifax with nowhere to live, according to a news release Wednesday.
N.S. judge says her rights were violated when chief judge asked about vaccine status

N.S. judge says her rights were violated when chief judge asked about vaccine status

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge is suing the provincial court and its former chief judge, alleging her rights to judicial independence and medical privacy were violated when she was pressured to reveal her COVID-19 vaccination status.
Manitoba Tory caucus backs Stefanson's decision to stay on as leader: chair

Manitoba Tory caucus backs Stefanson's decision to stay on as leader: chair

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservative legislature members have met for the first time since last week's provincial election saw them go from government to Opposition.
Major Canadian grocers won't confirm discounts, price freezes feds promised last week

Major Canadian grocers won't confirm discounts, price freezes feds promised last week

OTTAWA — Major grocers in Canada are not yet confirming whether they have committed to special promotions to stabilize grocery prices, as was recently promised by the federal government.
2nd former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice advises Republican leader against impeachment

2nd former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice advises Republican leader against impeachment

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A second conservative former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice asked to investigate taking the unprecedented step of impeaching a liberal justice on Wednesday came out against it.
Toronto city council debates vacant home tax hike amid budget and housing crunch

Toronto city council debates vacant home tax hike amid budget and housing crunch

Toronto city council began Wednesday to debate a proposed hike to its vacant home tax, a move backed by Mayor Olivia Chow as a way to help battle a housing crunch.
Biden says the FTC's proposed ban on junk fees will help families and 'honest' businesses

Biden says the FTC's proposed ban on junk fees will help families and 'honest' businesses

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.
New Hampshire's presidential primary filing period opens with candidates critical of Biden and Trump

New Hampshire's presidential primary filing period opens with candidates critical of Biden and Trump

CONCORD, N.H.