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Ottawa amps up criticism of Israel over 'appalling conditions' in Gaza

Ottawa amps up criticism of Israel over 'appalling conditions' in Gaza

OTTAWA — Ottawa issued a stronger condemnation of Israel's restrictions on food aid in Gaza this week as the country's ambassador continues to reject claims that Israel is violating humanitarian law.
BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources

BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power utility has begun the process to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries.
Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds

Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas hospital that repeatedly sent a woman who was bleeding and in pain home without ending her nonviable, life-threatening pregnancy violated the law, according to a newly released federal investigation.
Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust

Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the government's duty to consult with Indigenous leaders on major projects.
Pennsylvania is suing the USDA over cutting funding to a $1 billion food aid program for states

Pennsylvania is suing the USDA over cutting funding to a $1 billion food aid program for states

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania sued the U.S.
The Latest: 10.9 million more people projected to lose insurance in 2034 from GOP tax bill cuts

The Latest: 10.9 million more people projected to lose insurance in 2034 from GOP tax bill cuts

The Congressional Budget Office estimates an increase of 10.9 million people without health insurance under President Donald Trump’s big bill, including 1.4 million who are in the country without legal status in state-funded programs.
Ex-White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre left Democratic Party, publisher of her book says

Ex-White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre left Democratic Party, publisher of her book says

NEW YORK (AP) — Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has a book out this fall that promises a close look at President Biden's decision not to run for reelection and calls for thinking beyond the two-party system.
Edmonton, Sunrise mayors up the ante in bet over Stanley Cup rematch

Edmonton, Sunrise mayors up the ante in bet over Stanley Cup rematch

EDMONTON — If history repeats itself, Edmonton's mayor may soon declare an official Florida Panthers Day in Alberta's capital city. Last year's bet between Amarjeet Sohi and Mike Ryan, the mayor of Sunrise, Fla.
Judge tosses Democratic committees' lawsuit over the Federal Election Commission's independence

Judge tosses Democratic committees' lawsuit over the Federal Election Commission's independence

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block President Donald Trump's administration from implementing an executive order that Democratic Party officials claim could undermine the independence of the Federal Election
Competition Bureau urges retailers and landlords to drop property controls

Competition Bureau urges retailers and landlords to drop property controls

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau is urging retailers and landlords to drop or change competitor property controls that are not justified even if they do not raise issues under the Competition Act.