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Feds say prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex may be replaced rather than restored

Feds say prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex may be replaced rather than restored

OTTAWA — The prime minister's problem-plagued official residence could be replaced instead of restored, though the government says its plans are not complete.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Tuesday suspended his bid for the presidency , dropping out of the 2024 race after failing to qualify for the first Republican debate.
Canada 'trailing partners' on securing vital utilities and services: internal memo

Canada 'trailing partners' on securing vital utilities and services: internal memo

OTTAWA — A newly released federal memo concedes Canada is "trailing key international partners" who have updated their approaches to securing vital utilities and services from a growing array of risks.
Movement to oust Blaine Higgs: Dissident PC members fail to trigger leadership review

Movement to oust Blaine Higgs: Dissident PC members fail to trigger leadership review

FREDERICTON — After dissident members of New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative party failed to trigger a leadership review for Blaine Higgs, the premier is calling for unity.
Frustration mounting over unauthorized lobster fishing in southwestern Nova Scotia

Frustration mounting over unauthorized lobster fishing in southwestern Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — Frustration is mounting as some fishermen and politicians in Nova Scotia speak out about the scale of unauthorized lobster fishing in the southwestern part of the province.
Suncor's revised focus on oil production proof of need for emissions cap: Guilbeault

Suncor's revised focus on oil production proof of need for emissions cap: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Recent statements by the CEO of a major oilsands company further the case for federal regulations to cap greenhouse-gas emissions in the oil and gas sector, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said.
Elementary teachers reject Ontario's offer to head to arbitration, avoid strike

Elementary teachers reject Ontario's offer to head to arbitration, avoid strike

TORONTO — Public elementary school teachers in Ontario have rejected the province's offer to head to arbitration to avoid a strike, its union president said Tuesday.
Former Republican congressman Mike Rogers expected to run for US Senate in Michigan, AP sources say

Former Republican congressman Mike Rogers expected to run for US Senate in Michigan, AP sources say

DETROIT (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, a Republican who served in the U.S. House for seven terms and chaired its intelligence committee, is expected to soon announce a bid for Michigan’s open U.S.
Ottawa eyes relaxing rules for imported baby formula, as costs soar after shortage

Ottawa eyes relaxing rules for imported baby formula, as costs soar after shortage

OTTAWA — The federal government is looking for ways to bring more infant formula products to Canada while it overhauls regulations to prevent future shortages, an internal memo shows.
Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas is sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for corruption

Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas is sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for corruption

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A veteran Los Angeles politician was sentenced Monday to 3 1/2 years in prison for a scheme in which he sought benefits for his son in exchange for supporting lucrative government contracts with the University of Southern Californi