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Senator's convoy rant breached ethics code, watchdog says apology not sufficient

Senator's convoy rant breached ethics code, watchdog says apology not sufficient

OTTAWA — The Senate ethics watchdog has found Conservative Sen. Michael MacDonald violated the code of conduct with a colourful rant during the "Freedom Convoy" protest last year, and a refusal to comply with an investigation into his actions.
Lack of compensation for Doukhobor religious group disappointing: B.C. ombudsperson

Lack of compensation for Doukhobor religious group disappointing: B.C. ombudsperson

VICTORIA — Children taken from their homes 70 years ago due largely to the religious beliefs of their parents will soon receive a formal apology from British Columbia's government, but their quest for compensation remains uncertain, says the province
After court ruling, Alabama GOP criticized for rejecting 2nd majority-Black congressional district

After court ruling, Alabama GOP criticized for rejecting 2nd majority-Black congressional district

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Alberta moves to decentralize health-care delivery, 15 years after centralizing it

Alberta moves to decentralize health-care delivery, 15 years after centralizing it

EDMONTON — Alberta's new health minister has been given the go-ahead to decentralize the entire health-care delivery system — 15 years after the province completed a multistage, multiyear process to centralize it.
Saskatchewan government releases recommendations from review of Prince Albert police

Saskatchewan government releases recommendations from review of Prince Albert police

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask.
Virginia NAACP demands to see governor's criteria for restoring voting rights to felons

Virginia NAACP demands to see governor's criteria for restoring voting rights to felons

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia NAACP on Tuesday called on Gov.
'Courage and resilience:' Judge acquits two men convicted in 1973 killing in Winnipeg

'Courage and resilience:' Judge acquits two men convicted in 1973 killing in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — A courtroom erupted in cheers and applause Tuesday after a Manitoba judge said the words two First Nations men have been waiting a half-century to hear. "You are innocent. You deserve acquittals.
N.B. and N.S. premiers to apply for federal funding to protect crucial isthmus

N.B. and N.S. premiers to apply for federal funding to protect crucial isthmus

MONCTON, N.B. — The premiers of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia say they will apply for federal funding to help protect a vital land corridor linking the two provinces.
Trump and his legal woes overshadow DeSantis as he rolls out military policy plan in South Carolina

Trump and his legal woes overshadow DeSantis as he rolls out military policy plan in South Carolina

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Gov.
RCMP officers' group says Mounties shouldn't be 'scapegoats' in police shortage

RCMP officers' group says Mounties shouldn't be 'scapegoats' in police shortage

VANCOUVER — The voice for almost 20,000 RCMP says its members should not be used as "political pawns" in the dispute between the British Columbia government and the City of Surrey over its policing situation.