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More than 28 per cent of N.S. children starting out in school are vulnerable: study

More than 28 per cent of N.S. children starting out in school are vulnerable: study

HALIFAX — The increase in Nova Scotia children considered vulnerable to having learning problems as they enter the school system may be connected to the COVID-19 pandemic and child poverty, says a child and youth researcher.
Philly's progressive prosecutor, facing impeachment trial, has authority on transit crimes diverted

Philly's progressive prosecutor, facing impeachment trial, has authority on transit crimes diverted

HARRISBURG, Pa.
A pro-Trump super PAC airs an anti-Haley ad in New Hampshire. She says that's a sign of her strength

A pro-Trump super PAC airs an anti-Haley ad in New Hampshire. She says that's a sign of her strength

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The super PAC supporting Donald Trump's 2024 campaign has launched a television ad targeting Nikki Haley, a move her campaign called a signal that Trump's allies are worried about her.
Ottawa spending $2.49 billion to acquire 11 drones for Royal Canadian Air Force

Ottawa spending $2.49 billion to acquire 11 drones for Royal Canadian Air Force

HALIFAX — Ottawa plans to spend $2.49 billion to acquire 11 remotely piloted drones to help the Royal Canadian Air Force conduct long-distance surveillance, federal officials announced Tuesday. Canada will buy the drones from U.S.
Canada reports fastest population growth in history in third quarter of 2023

Canada reports fastest population growth in history in third quarter of 2023

OTTAWA — Canada's pace of population growth continues to set records as the country brings in a historic number of temporary residents, largely through international student and temporary foreign worker programs.
Prince Edward Island second province to sign health-care funding deal with Ottawa

Prince Edward Island second province to sign health-care funding deal with Ottawa

OTTAWA — Prince Edward Island signed a $94-million deal with the federal government to fund improvements to the province's health-care system. This makes P.E.
Alberta ethics commissioner says rules followed in firing of ex-public health officer

Alberta ethics commissioner says rules followed in firing of ex-public health officer

EDMONTON — Alberta’s ethics commissioner says no rules were broken when the former chief medical officer of health was hired for — then promptly fired from — a new job with the province.
Kentucky's Democratic governor refers to Trump's anti-immigrant language as dangerous, dehumanizing

Kentucky's Democratic governor refers to Trump's anti-immigrant language as dangerous, dehumanizing

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican Donald Trump's anti-immigrant language in his quest to win back the White House is dangerous and dehumanizing, Democratic Gov.
Bombardier won't contest Ottawa's sole-source deal on new Boeing military planes

Bombardier won't contest Ottawa's sole-source deal on new Boeing military planes

MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. will not contest the federal government's decision to replace the military's aging patrol planes with aircraft from U.S. rival Boeing Co., the Quebec jet maker says.

Lawsuit against former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice dismissed after she turns over records

MADISON, Wis.