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Ontario child-care fees could rise without new federal funding: provincial minister

Ontario child-care fees could rise without new federal funding: provincial minister

TORONTO — Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra is warning that if the next federal government does not increase funding for the $10-a-day child-care program, the fees parents pay will rise.
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Legislature Speaker in Manitoba says sorry, threatens to toss some politicians

Legislature Speaker in Manitoba says sorry, threatens to toss some politicians

WINNIPEG — The Speaker of the Manitoba legislature has apologized for saying an Opposition question was out of line and is threatening to toss politicians from the chamber if chaotic behaviour continues.
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What to know about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the arson at his official residence

What to know about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the arson at his official residence

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has reopened to the public his official residence that was closed after an arsonist’s fire engulfed one of its wings.
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Republican JD Vance’s half brother wants to be Cincinnati's next mayor

Republican JD Vance’s half brother wants to be Cincinnati's next mayor

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cory Bowman was feeling inspired in January as he headed home after watching his half brother, JD Vance , be inaugurated as vice president .
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Iowa town hall attendees turn on each other as Sen. Grassley faces heated questions

Iowa town hall attendees turn on each other as Sen. Grassley faces heated questions

NORTHWOOD, Iowa (AP) — Iowans attending a forum Wednesday hosted by Sen. Chuck Grassley started to turn on each other as the lawmaker faced heated questions about President Donald Trump 's first months in office.
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Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won't seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026

Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won't seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen.
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Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery

Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said Wednesday that he doesn’t expect the U.S.
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China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'

China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'

OTTAWA — China's ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to push back against American "bullying," suggesting the two countries could rally other nations to stop Washington from undermining global rules.
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B.C. invests $11 million on value-added lumber manufacturing amid U.S. uncertainty

B.C. invests $11 million on value-added lumber manufacturing amid U.S. uncertainty

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is investing up to $11 million toward four projects in the province aimed at boosting the local mass-timber manufacturing sector.
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Veterans Affairs asks employees to report 'anti-Christian bias' for investigation by new task force

Veterans Affairs asks employees to report 'anti-Christian bias' for investigation by new task force

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is establishing a task force to investigate employee reports of alleged anti-Christian bias among their colleagues, part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to infuse its agenda with re
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