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Republican-led Oklahoma committee considers pause on executions amid death case scrutiny

Republican-led Oklahoma committee considers pause on executions amid death case scrutiny

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma has executed more people per capita than any other state in the U.S.
City, province announce finalized deal for new $800M arena for Calgary Flames

City, province announce finalized deal for new $800M arena for Calgary Flames

The deal is sealed: the NHL’s Calgary Flames are getting a new $800-million arena. A preliminary deal announced in April for a new $1.
Trudeau announces housing agreement with Vaughan under national housing accelerator

Trudeau announces housing agreement with Vaughan under national housing accelerator

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government has reached an agreement with Vaughan, Ont., to fast-track the building of more than 1,700 new housing units. Trudeau told reporters in Vaughan, Ont.
Trump's penthouse value estimate boosted by millions due to his fame, execs testify in fraud trial

Trump's penthouse value estimate boosted by millions due to his fame, execs testify in fraud trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’ s corporate executives once boosted the estimated worth of his Trump Tower penthouse by $20 million partly because of the value of his celebrity, according to trial testimony Thursday.
Republican leader of Wisconsin Assembly says he won't move to impeach state's top elections official

Republican leader of Wisconsin Assembly says he won't move to impeach state's top elections official

MADISON, Wis.
Group that brought Charter challenge on sex work laws to appeal Ontario court ruling

Group that brought Charter challenge on sex work laws to appeal Ontario court ruling

OTTAWA — A group that challenged the constitutionality of laws criminalizing some aspects of prostitution is vowing to bring its fight to the Ontario Court of Appeal — even as some groups that support criminalization call on Ottawa to better protect
Outgoing Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson wins Winnipeg seat in election

Outgoing Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson wins Winnipeg seat in election

WINNIPEG — Outgoing Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson has hung onto her legislature seat for the Progressive Conservatives.
Canada planning to send RCMP trainers to Haiti military intervention

Canada planning to send RCMP trainers to Haiti military intervention

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says Canada is likely to deploy RCMP officers to Haiti to act as trainers in a multinational military intervention, with officials promising an added focus on preventing sexual violence.
Quebec tables bill to sue drug companies for health-care costs linked to opioids

Quebec tables bill to sue drug companies for health-care costs linked to opioids

QUEBEC — The Quebec government has introduced a bill that would allow it to join a proposed class-action lawsuit against more than 40 pharmaceutical companies and retailers accused of downplaying the harmful effects of opioids.
Accused in secrets case was expected to achieve 'significant outcomes' for RCMP

Accused in secrets case was expected to achieve 'significant outcomes' for RCMP

OTTAWA — Evidence at the trial of a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada's secrets law reveals he led a unit expected to work in a complex, high-pressure environment.