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Alberta researchers call for public inquiry into program to ensure oilsands cleanup

Alberta researchers call for public inquiry into program to ensure oilsands cleanup

Alberta needs an open public inquiry into how the province ensures oilsands producers can pay to clean up after themselves, says a report released Wednesday by a group of university researchers.
UN vote for Gaza ceasefire disappoints Israel's ambassador, divides Liberal caucus

UN vote for Gaza ceasefire disappoints Israel's ambassador, divides Liberal caucus

OTTAWA — Israel has been singled out by Canada's decision to back a UN call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the country's ambassador in Ottawa said Wednesday, as several Liberal MPs publicly lamented the resolution's failure to condemn Hamas.
Ontario reversing course on Region of Peel dissolution, cites tax hike concerns

Ontario reversing course on Region of Peel dissolution, cites tax hike concerns

TORONTO — Ontario reversed course Wednesday on its plan to dissolve the Region of Peel, citing concerns about tax hikes in an about-face that has come to typify the latter half of the year for Premier Doug Ford's government, in particular on the hous
French actor Gérard Depardieu stripped of Order of Quebec after documentary remarks

French actor Gérard Depardieu stripped of Order of Quebec after documentary remarks

QUEBEC — The Quebec government has stripped French actor Gérard Depardieu of his Order of Quebec after "shocking" comments made by the actor came to light in a documentary film The release of a documentary in France this month showing him repeatedly
Five facts about Peel Region as Ontario drops plan to dissolve it

Five facts about Peel Region as Ontario drops plan to dissolve it

Ontario is scrapping its plan to dissolve Peel Region west of Toronto, citing concerns that it would lead to significant municipal tax hikes.
Canadian cities report rise in homelessness and in tent fires as winter sets in

Canadian cities report rise in homelessness and in tent fires as winter sets in

HALIFAX — Cities across Canada are reporting a rise in fires, sometimes deadly, in tents and other shelters used by unhoused people — a situation advocates say is a tragic consequence of the country's homelessness crisis.
Funeral and procession honors North Dakota sheriff's deputy killed in crash involving senator's son

Funeral and procession honors North Dakota sheriff's deputy killed in crash involving senator's son

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota sheriff's deputy killed last week in the line of duty was remembered on Wednesday for his love of family, the outdoors and his camaraderie with veterans and emergency responders.
After court cases and death threats, Montreal suburb's deer cull to go ahead in 2024

After court cases and death threats, Montreal suburb's deer cull to go ahead in 2024

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A Montreal suburb announced Wednesday that its long-delayed cull of deer that have overrun a local park will finally go ahead in the fall of 2024.
Some 2024 GOP hopefuls call for 'compassion' in Texas abortion case but don't say law should change

Some 2024 GOP hopefuls call for 'compassion' in Texas abortion case but don't say law should change

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the Republicans seeking their party's 2024 presidential nomination have said the case of a Texas woman whose health deteriorated as she unsuccessfully sought an abortion should be handled with “compassion,” but they did not
Michigan elections director testifies as prosecutors outline case against false Trump electors

Michigan elections director testifies as prosecutors outline case against false Trump electors

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors began outlining their case Wednesday against 15 Michigan Republicans who face forgery and other charges for serving as false electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020.