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The Supreme Court seems poised to reject efforts to kick Trump off the ballot over the Capitol riot

The Supreme Court seems poised to reject efforts to kick Trump off the ballot over the Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seems poised to reject attempts to kick former President Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot .
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Non-profit buys two B.C. co-ops, using $71 M grant from affordable housing fund

Non-profit buys two B.C. co-ops, using $71 M grant from affordable housing fund

COQUITLAM, B.C.
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Tennessee House advances bill addressing fire alarms in response to Nashville school shooting

Tennessee House advances bill addressing fire alarms in response to Nashville school shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Legislation requiring that schools determine the cause of a fire alarm being triggered before instructing children leave a classroom was advanced unanimously by the Tennessee House on Thursday.
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Protectionist policy promises in U.S. election will be a challenge: Alberta premier

Protectionist policy promises in U.S. election will be a challenge: Alberta premier

WASHINGTON — Premier Danielle Smith says no matter the outcome of the United States election, there will be challenges for Canada and Alberta.
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Quebec cites 'social peace' to extend notwithstanding clause on secularism law

Quebec cites 'social peace' to extend notwithstanding clause on secularism law

QUEBEC — The Quebec government tabled legislation Thursday to continue shielding the province's secularism law — known as Bill 21 — from court challenges over Charter violations.
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Court of Appeal for Ontario set to release Bill 124 ruling on Monday

Court of Appeal for Ontario set to release Bill 124 ruling on Monday

TORONTO — Ontario's Appeal Court is set to release its ruling on a provincial wage restraint law known as Bill 124 on Monday. The 2019 law capped salary increases for public sector workers to one per cent a year for three years.
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Senior Biden campaign officials kick-start coordination with House Democrats for 2024 race

Senior Biden campaign officials kick-start coordination with House Democrats for 2024 race

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior officials for President Joe Biden’s reelection effort met with House Democrats on Thursday to outline in detail post-Super Tuesday campaign plans — a strategy session that marks a significant boost in efforts to coordinate wi
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Mining company to build two processing plants in Timmins, Ont.

Two massive processing facilities will be built in northeastern Ontario, mining company Canada Nickel said Thursday, as the province gears up its end-to-end electric vehicle battery manufacturing chain.
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BCE slashes 9% of workforce, puts blame at the feet of regulators and policymakers

BCE slashes 9% of workforce, puts blame at the feet of regulators and policymakers

TORONTO — The parent company of Bell Canada announced it is slashing nine per cent of its workforce and could further scale back network spending as it remains at loggerheads with the CRTC over what it calls "predetermined" regulatory direction.
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AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal

AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence , a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won
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