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Minister says not enough beds for compulsory care for addictions across the country

Minister says not enough beds for compulsory care for addictions across the country

OTTAWA — Provinces and territories need to do more to expand and improve their treatment services for people suffering from addictions and mental health conditions before they contemplate whether to make some of those treatments mandatory, federal ad
'The View' abortion ad signals wider effort to use an FCC regulation to spread a message

'The View' abortion ad signals wider effort to use an FCC regulation to spread a message

An anti-abortion ad that aired during “ The View ” this past week and criticized the show's personalities was the most visible manifestation of a campaign that is making use of a federal law that forbids broadcasters from turning it down.
Back-to-back hurricanes reshape 2024 campaign’s final stretch

Back-to-back hurricanes reshape 2024 campaign’s final stretch

WASHINGTON (AP) — A pair of unwelcome and destructive guests named Helene and Milton have stormed their way into this year's presidential election.
'Tawdry form of petty graft': Crown urges conviction of former Calgary councillor

'Tawdry form of petty graft': Crown urges conviction of former Calgary councillor

CALGARY — A lawyer for a former Calgary city councillor says his client's expense claims, which falsely included the names of 27 politicians from across Canada, were the result of administrative and management errors but the Crown says it was a case
FACT FOCUS: A look at the false information around Hurricanes Helene and Milton

FACT FOCUS: A look at the false information around Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Back-to-back hurricanes that brought death and devastation to parts of the South were made worse by a wide range of false and misleading information, some of which still circulates even though they have been conclusively proven false.
Trudeau touts 'real progress' on pharmacare, calls on premiers to start cutting deals

Trudeau touts 'real progress' on pharmacare, calls on premiers to start cutting deals

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday provinces and territories need to start negotiating pharmacare deals as soon as possible, a day after legislation to enact the program received royal assent.
U.S. expands sanctions on Iran in response to its ballistic attack on Israel

U.S. expands sanctions on Iran in response to its ballistic attack on Israel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Friday announced new sanctions on Iran's energy sector in response to its Oct. 1 attack on Israel when it fired roughly 180 missiles into the country.
Are male voters reluctant to vote for a woman? Harris' backers are confronting the question head on

Are male voters reluctant to vote for a woman? Harris' backers are confronting the question head on

WASHINGTON (AP) — The concern has been there all along, but now it's being talked about openly: Are some men reluctant to vote for Democrat Kamala Harris because she’s a woman? The vice president rarely references her gender on the campaign trail, bu
Alaska US Rep. Peltola and Republican opponent Begich face off in wide-ranging debate

Alaska US Rep. Peltola and Republican opponent Begich face off in wide-ranging debate

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep.
Former public safety minister didn't know about delayed spy warrant, he tells inquiry

Former public safety minister didn't know about delayed spy warrant, he tells inquiry

OTTAWA — Former public safety minister Bill Blair told a federal inquiry Friday he had no knowledge about delays in approving a spy service warrant in 2021 that may have included references to people in his own government.