Politics

WASHINGTON — U.S.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province's Crown power utility is applying for a 2.3-per-cent rate increase starting in April, adding about $2 a month to the average residential bill.

HALIFAX — The Halifax street that had long honoured a colonial governor who issued a bounty on the scalps of Mi’kmaq people has been renamed to commemorate a Millbrook First Nation activist and “unsung hero” of residential school survivors.

VICTORIA — Daycare workers at British Columbia's licensed child-care facilities will receive a $2-per-hour pay increase starting Jan. 1. Grace Lore, B.C.

HALIFAX — A pitch by Nova Scotia's second largest municipality to change proposed provincial legislation it contends will raise taxes for its residents failed on Monday to move the government majority on a legislative committee.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell announced Monday he will drop his bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley in 2024, and will instead make a run at a fellow Democrat — U.S. Rep. Cori Bush.

VICTORIA — Certain non-profit organizations in British Columbia are getting $60 million from the government in grant funding to help them do their work. Premier David Eby says the help of non-profits is crucial and they benefit the people of B.C.

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov.

TORONTO — Ontario is lowering the age for regular, publicly funded breast cancer screenings from 50 to 40, which Health Minister Sylvia Jones says will help with early detection.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Party government has announced two programs that aim to make home ownership more affordable and increase the availability of rental units.