Politics

A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

TORONTO — The RCMP said Tuesday it has launched an investigation into Ontario's decision to open up protected Greenbelt lands for housing development. Here is a timeline of events in the Greenbelt controversy: Nov.

Oct 10, 2023 11:22 AM Read more >

Voters in Iowa community to decide whether to give City Council more control over library books

PELLA, Iowa (AP) — Voters in a small Iowa city will decide in November whether to give their City Council more say over what books the public library can and can’t offer.

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Quebec delays opening of representative office in Israel amid Hamas attacks

QUEBEC — The Quebec government says it will delay the opening of its representative office in Israel amid the unprecedented attacks on the country.

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Former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice advises Republican leader against impeachment

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — There should be no effort to impeach a liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice based on what is known now, a former justice advised the Republican legislative leader who asked him to review the issue.

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The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is heading into one of its biggest sales events of the year — Prime Day — with a lawsuit hanging over its head that accuses it of preventing sellers from hawking their merchandise at lower prices on other sites.

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How Trump's MAGA movement helped a 29-year-old activist become a millionaire

WASHINGTON (AP) — Charlie Kirk’s $4.75 million Spanish-style estate is tucked away in a gated Arizona country club that charges nearly a half-million dollars for a golf membership.

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How Trump's MAGA movement helped a 29-year-old activist become a millionaire

WASHINGTON (AP) — Charlie Kirk’s $4.75 million Spanish-style estate is tucked away in a gated Arizona country club that boasts a guest casita, “resort-style” pool and striking views of the Sonoran Desert.

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In conversation with Neskantaga Chief Chris Moonias as Ring of Fire concerns abound

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT. — On the shores of Attawapiskat Lake, deep in the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario, sits Neskantaga First Nation – a community of about 350 people that can only be accessed by plane or an ice road in the winter.

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'We want to be able to decide': Inside the battle over the Ring of Fire

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT. — On a rock-covered beach in the heart of the Ring of Fire in northern Ontario, Alex Moonias gazes east, then north. All he sees is undisturbed land, water and air.

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'Freedom Convoy' trial evidence a Rorschach test for attitudes about protest: expert

OTTAWA — The evidence put forward by the Crown and defence in the criminal trial of two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers is so similar, it reflects something of a Rorschach test for how people feel about the massive protest, said criminologist M

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