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Ottawa to negotiate schedule for new icebreakers as existing fleet nears end of life

Ottawa to negotiate schedule for new icebreakers as existing fleet nears end of life

OTTAWA — The federal government doesn't know when replacements for Canada's aging icebreakers will start to arrive, as officials say the schedule will ultimately depend on a fresh set of negotiations with Quebec shipyard Chantier Davie.
Maine city reopens arena to hundreds of asylum seekers

Maine city reopens arena to hundreds of asylum seekers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Hundreds of asylum seekers filed into a basketball arena in Portland on Monday as Maine's largest city deals with a months-long surge in immigration that has taxed its already limited housing market.
Liberals expand loans and grants in budget, but students hoping for more next year

Liberals expand loans and grants in budget, but students hoping for more next year

OTTAWA — This year's federal budget sets aside more than $800 million to expand loans and grants for the upcoming school year, but students are looking forward to permanent changes to financial assistance.
Prime minister's chief of staff set to testify Friday on foreign interference

Prime minister's chief of staff set to testify Friday on foreign interference

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chief of staff, Katie Telford, will appear before a parliamentary committee on Friday.
Macron comments on Taiwan raise questions on EU global ties

Macron comments on Taiwan raise questions on EU global ties

PARIS (AP) — Comments by French President Emmanuel Macron over Europe's priorities on Taiwan have raised questions over the EU’s relationship with both the U.S. and China, on the eve of his planned speech on the bloc's sovereignty in The Netherlands.
As content creators await the passing of Bill C-11, some say it's still too ambiguous

As content creators await the passing of Bill C-11, some say it's still too ambiguous

OTTAWA — It's been years since he sat in a classroom studying the way a bill becomes law, but over the last several months Nathan Kennedy has taken on an unexpected political crash course as the proposed online-streaming legislation winds its way thr
Trump's response to criminal charges revives election lies

Trump's response to criminal charges revives election lies

NEW YORK (AP) — Legally, the most important words former President Donald Trump said after he was charged with 34 felonies by the Manhattan District Attorney last week were “not guilty.
Election-denying former Colorado clerk avoids jail

Election-denying former Colorado clerk avoids jail

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A former Colorado county clerk accused of illegally accessing her election system avoided jail time for a misdemeanor obstruction conviction in another case on Monday.
Illustrated Anne Frank book removed by Florida school

Illustrated Anne Frank book removed by Florida school

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A high school along Florida's Atlantic Coast has removed a graphic novel based on the diary of Anne Frank after a leader of a conservative advocacy group challenged it, claiming it minimized the Holocaust.
DeSantis to make 1st public appearance in South Carolina

DeSantis to make 1st public appearance in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to make his first public appearance in South Carolina, a state where votes will be critical if he launches an expected 2024 presidential bid. State Sen.