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Police say they have dozens of tips about missing B.C. sex offender Randall Hopley

Police say they have dozens of tips about missing B.C. sex offender Randall Hopley

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they've received dozens of tips about the whereabouts of escaped sex offender Randall Hopley, who left a halfway house on Saturday and remains at large.
B.C. tables legislation to encourage communities to build homes near transit hubs

B.C. tables legislation to encourage communities to build homes near transit hubs

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government introduced legislation Wednesday it estimates could provide up to 100,000 new homes near designated transit areas over the next decade.
4 elections offices in Washington are evacuated due to suspicious envelopes, 2 containing fentanyl

4 elections offices in Washington are evacuated due to suspicious envelopes, 2 containing fentanyl

SEATTLE (AP) — Four county elections offices in Washington state were evacuated Wednesday after they received envelopes containing suspicious powders — including two that field-tested positive for fentanyl — while workers were processing ballots from
To help 2024 voters, Meta says it will begin labeling political ads that use AI-generated imagery

To help 2024 voters, Meta says it will begin labeling political ads that use AI-generated imagery

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook and Instagram will require political ads running on their platforms to disclose if they were created using artificial intelligence , their parent company announced on Wednesday.

Alaska governor appoints Republican Thomas Baker to vacant state House seat

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Wednesday appointed Republican Thomas Baker to the state House seat left vacant last month when independent Rep. Josiah Patkotak resigned after being elected North Slope Borough mayor.
Democrats see abortion wins as a springboard for 2024 as GOP struggles to find a winning message

Democrats see abortion wins as a springboard for 2024 as GOP struggles to find a winning message

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters threw their support behind abortion rights in Ohio, Virginia and elsewhere as Democrats look to springboard off those wins by using the issue to drive turnout and shape next year’s races for the White House, Congress and othe
Head of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami accuses Labrador group of 'co-opting' Inuit identity

Head of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami accuses Labrador group of 'co-opting' Inuit identity

OTTAWA — The president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami is accusing an organization in Labrador of co-opting Inuit identities to secure lands, rights and financial resources.
Defence policy update: Industry demand for clarity has Blair back at drawing board

Defence policy update: Industry demand for clarity has Blair back at drawing board

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair says he recently instructed his team to rejig the Liberal government's long-promised defence policy update, so as to give industry more clarity on long-term spending plans.
Santa Fe voters approve tax on mansions as housing prices soar

Santa Fe voters approve tax on mansions as housing prices soar

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Voters have approved a tax on mansions to pay for affordable housing initiatives in New Mexico's capital city of Santa Fe.
Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses ‘insurrection clause’ challenge and allows Trump on primary ballot

Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses ‘insurrection clause’ challenge and allows Trump on primary ballot

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will stay on the Minnesota primary ballot after the state supreme court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking end his candidacy under a rarely-used constitutional provision that forbids those who “e