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Alberta ramps up measles vaccination push as 3 children in intensive care

Alberta ramps up measles vaccination push as 3 children in intensive care

EDMONTON — Alberta's government says three children are in intensive care in hospital after contracting measles. A health ministry spokesperson declined to disclose their ages, citing privacy concerns. At a news conference Monday, Dr.
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Carney arrives in Washington for Trump meeting on Tuesday

Carney arrives in Washington for Trump meeting on Tuesday

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Washington on Monday ahead of a meeting with Donald Trump which could serve to reset the bilateral relationship that's been upended by the president's tariffs and claims that Canada should become a U
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Windsor Liberal who lost by 77 votes files for judicial recount

Windsor Liberal who lost by 77 votes files for judicial recount

OTTAWA — A failed Liberal candidate in Windsor who lost to his Conservative rival by just 77 votes in last week's federal election says he is filing for a judicial recount.
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Saskatchewan reports $31K in public money losses at Crown corporations

Saskatchewan reports $31K in public money losses at Crown corporations

REGINA — Saskatchewan's government is reporting roughly $31,000 in public money losses after officials allege three employees used corporate credit cards and tampered with invoices for personal gain.
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Man charged in Georgia slaying cited by White House amid immigration crackdown pleads not guilty

Man charged in Georgia slaying cited by White House amid immigration crackdown pleads not guilty

ATLANTA (AP) — The man charged in a slaying in suburban Atlanta that the Trump administration highlighted in support of its tough immigration stance pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of murder and rape, according to a court filing.
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Longest ballot group takes aim at byelection where Poilievre plans to run

Longest ballot group takes aim at byelection where Poilievre plans to run

OTTAWA — The group that added dozens of candidates to the ballot in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's riding in the recent federal election is planning to do the same in the upcoming byelection.
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Balancing Trump criticism and bipartisanship, Democrat Jon Ossoff walks a fine line in Georgia

Balancing Trump criticism and bipartisanship, Democrat Jon Ossoff walks a fine line in Georgia

MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — There's the Jon Ossoff who built his political career around criticizing Donald Trump. There's also the Ossoff who works with Republicans, advancing the interests of Georgia's farmers and military bases.
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Illinois Democrat Schakowsky won't seek Congress reelection in 2026 after 14 terms

Illinois Democrat Schakowsky won't seek Congress reelection in 2026 after 14 terms

CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced Monday that she won’t seek reelection next year after 14 terms, making her the latest longtime Illinois Democrat to announce a retirement from Congress.
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Faqiri family demands answers on implementing coroner inquest recommendations

Faqiri family demands answers on implementing coroner inquest recommendations

TORONTO — The family of a mentally ill man who died in a provincial jail is demanding to know if the Ontario government has implemented any recommendations that came out of a coroner's inquest, saying they believe nothing has been done.
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Doug Ford asks Mark Carney to prioritize 'nation-building' Highway 401 tunnel

Doug Ford asks Mark Carney to prioritize 'nation-building' Highway 401 tunnel

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is seeking Prime Minister Mark Carney's support for his idea to build a tunnel under Highway 401.
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