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Energy secretary Granholm says she failed to reveal stock holdings; GOP calls for investigation

Energy secretary Granholm says she failed to reveal stock holdings; GOP calls for investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Republican on the Senate Energy panel is calling for an investigation of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, after she told the committee she mistakenly provided false information about her family's stock holdings in testimo
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith selling her rail car restaurant

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith selling her rail car restaurant

HIGH RIVER, Alta. — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is selling a rail car restaurant she owns with her husband.
B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid treatments

B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid treatments

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is expanding access to opioid treatment medications such as methadone by providing universal coverage to help people with substance use disorders, making it the first province in Canada to do so.
Controversial Conservative bill on violence against pregnant women defeated

Controversial Conservative bill on violence against pregnant women defeated

OTTAWA — A controversial Conservative private member's bill intended to make violence against pregnant women an aggravating factor during court sentencing was roundly defeated in the House of Commons, as other parties said they feared it would reopen
Mississauga, Ont., Mayor Bonnie Crombie launches Ontario Liberal leadership bid

Mississauga, Ont., Mayor Bonnie Crombie launches Ontario Liberal leadership bid

Mississauga, Ont., Mayor Bonnie Crombie has launched a bid to become leader of the Ontario Liberals, saying she wants to renew, rebuild and re-energize the party.
Deportations for international students caught in fraud scheme put on hold

Deportations for international students caught in fraud scheme put on hold

OTTAWA — Deportation orders for international students caught up in a fraud scheme have been put on hold while a task force investigates each case, the immigration minister announced Wednesday.
Wisconsin governor vows budget veto if GOP cuts diversity funds from university system

Wisconsin governor vows budget veto if GOP cuts diversity funds from university system

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov.
'Go get my girl:' Families of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran rally in Winnipeg

'Go get my girl:' Families of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran rally in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The families of two First Nations women whose remains are believed to be in a Winnipeg-area landfill took to the steps of Manitoba's legislature Wednesday to deliver one message to the federal and provincial governments.
Russia says relations 'on the verge of being severed' as Ottawa seizes cargo plane

Russia says relations 'on the verge of being severed' as Ottawa seizes cargo plane

OTTAWA — Moscow is warning that relations with Canada are "on the verge of being severed" after the federal Liberal government moved to forfeit a massive Russian cargo plane.
Markham mayor calls for York Region to become one city, cites potential savings

Markham mayor calls for York Region to become one city, cites potential savings

The mayor of Markham is asking the province to consolidate the 10 municipal governments of York Region, including his, into one city. Mayor Frank Scarpitti says the move would bring significant savings and streamline governance.