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Why the debate over repealing Iraq War approval matters

Why the debate over repealing Iraq War approval matters

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is moving toward doing something it hasn't done since the Vietnam War — repealing authorizations for the president's use of military force.
Unions welcome federal budget promise to cap outsourcing, but fear service cuts

Unions welcome federal budget promise to cap outsourcing, but fear service cuts

OTTAWA — The federal government says in this year's federal budget that it will begin a new belt-tightening exercise that includes a 15 per cent cut to consulting, travel and other professional services — a move that has public-sector unions expressi
Move toward 'economic reconciliation' must also come with healing: AFN national chief

Move toward 'economic reconciliation' must also come with healing: AFN national chief

OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says advancing "economic reconciliation" must go hand in hand with helping communities heal from intergenerational trauma.
UN agency warns of rising combat near Ukraine nuclear plant

UN agency warns of rising combat near Ukraine nuclear plant

DNIPRO, Ukraine (AP) — The head of the U.N.
West Virginia bans marriage for children age 15 or younger

West Virginia bans marriage for children age 15 or younger

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia will no longer allow children under 16 to marry, after the governor signed a compromise bill Wednesday. The law signed by Republican Gov.

Austria urges North Macedonia to end dispute on constitution

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Austria's president on Wednesday urged rival political parties in North Macedonia to end a dispute over a proposed amendment to the constitution, as European Union leaders continue to encourage the small Balkan country
'Leave this with me': Alberta premier heard on call with COVID-19 protester

'Leave this with me': Alberta premier heard on call with COVID-19 protester

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, in a leaked cellphone call, commiserated with a COVID-19 protester about his trial while divulging to him there was an internal dispute over how Crown prosecutors were handling COVID-19 cases.
Clock ticks on Liberal-NDP deal as budget omits pharmacare bill promised in 2023

Clock ticks on Liberal-NDP deal as budget omits pharmacare bill promised in 2023

OTTAWA — Jagmeet Singh took a victory lap at his New Democrat caucus meeting on Wednesday in a speech that praised his party’s wins in the recent federal budget.
UN seeks court opinion on climate in win for island states

UN seeks court opinion on climate in win for island states

The countries of the United Nations led by the island state of Vanuatu adopted what they called a historic resolution Wednesday calling for the U.N.
B.C. announces increased rates for foster parents and kinship care providers

B.C. announces increased rates for foster parents and kinship care providers

VICTORIA — Foster families in British Columbia will get a monthly pay raise of hundreds of dollars starting April 1.