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As Netanyahu wraps Washington visit, progress on a Gaza ceasefire remains murky

As Netanyahu wraps Washington visit, progress on a Gaza ceasefire remains murky

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended a memorial service Thursday for two slain Israeli Embassy staffers as he wrapped up a four-day visit to Washington in which talks with President Donald Trump , White House aides and lawmake
Elections commissioner fines Conservative agent four times

Elections commissioner fines Conservative agent four times

OTTAWA — The elections commissioner has levied four fines totalling $4,500 against an accountant relating to his work as an agent for the Conservative party.
Angela Paxton files for divorce from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage

Angela Paxton files for divorce from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, the wife of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton , filed for divorce on Thursday, seeking to end 38 years of marriage as her husband campaigns for the U.S. Senate .
Manitoba renews provincewide emergency order as wildfires rage, forcing thousands out

Manitoba renews provincewide emergency order as wildfires rage, forcing thousands out

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday for the second time this year, as renewed wildfires forced thousands more out of northern communities.
Former justice minister David Lametti confirms start date as adviser to PM Carney

Former justice minister David Lametti confirms start date as adviser to PM Carney

OTTAWA — Former Liberal justice minister David Lametti starts his new job in Mark Carney's Prime Minister's Office on Monday. Lametti posted on LinkedIn to confirm his start date as Carney's principal secretary, a top political aide position.
Government extends temporary trade war relief measures for employment insurance

Government extends temporary trade war relief measures for employment insurance

OTTAWA — The federal government is extending changes it made in March to the employment insurance program in response to the trade war with the U.S.
Campaign to woo NDP donors away from central party 'misguided,' says ex-strategist

Campaign to woo NDP donors away from central party 'misguided,' says ex-strategist

OTTAWA — A campaign by federal New Democrats to urge party members to shift their donations away from the central party to local electoral associations is a "self-sabotaging" act, says a former NDP strategist.
Hydro-Québec suspends work at planned hydro plant in Labrador amid blockades

Hydro-Québec suspends work at planned hydro plant in Labrador amid blockades

ST. JOHN'S — Protesters have blockaded a Hydro-Québec work site at a proposed hydroelectric project in traditional Innu territory in Labrador, prompting the utility to suspend its operations in the area.
Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley says he's running for reelection

Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley says he's running for reelection

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon said Thursday that he will run for reelection next year to seek a fourth term in Congress.
Farmers pleased but anxious after Alberta pauses new on-farm slaughter sale limits

Farmers pleased but anxious after Alberta pauses new on-farm slaughter sale limits

EDMONTON — Alberta animal farmers are pleased but anxious for updates after the provincial government paused new limits on annual on-farm slaughter sales.