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Biden's budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs

Biden's budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday released a budget proposal aimed at getting voters' attention: It would offer tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Purple politician goes orange: Former mayor Nenshi vying for Alberta NDP leadership

Purple politician goes orange: Former mayor Nenshi vying for Alberta NDP leadership

CALGARY — Naheed Nenshi cloaked himself in purple -- a mix of Liberal red and Conservative blue -- during his dark-horse bid to become Calgary's mayor in 2010, for the 11 years he stayed in the job and in much of his post-city hall life.
Stung by criticism, Ottawa to give $1M to support victims of sexual violence by Hamas

Stung by criticism, Ottawa to give $1M to support victims of sexual violence by Hamas

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is pledging $1 million to support Israeli victims of sexual violence during last October's attacks by Hamas.
New lawsuit possible, lawyer says, after Trump renews attack on writer who won $83.3 million award

New lawsuit possible, lawyer says, after Trump renews attack on writer who won $83.3 million award

NEW YORK (AP) — An attorney for a longtime advice columnist who won an $83.
New Brunswick social services are broken, spending lacks accountability: report

New Brunswick social services are broken, spending lacks accountability: report

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government has few measurable goals for the money it spends on social services, a systemic flaw that is putting the province's safety net on the brink of failure, says a new report from the child, youth and seniors' ad
A list of candidates vying to lead the Alberta NDP

A list of candidates vying to lead the Alberta NDP

CALGARY — Six contenders are competing for the helm of the Alberta New Democrats, with the successor to long-time party leader Rachel Notley to be chosen in June.
U.S., Canada agree to work together on reducing B.C. coal mine pollution

U.S., Canada agree to work together on reducing B.C. coal mine pollution

The United States and Canada have agreed to launch a joint probe into a long-running cross-border dispute involving pollution from coal mines in British Columbia flowing into American waters.
Surrey, B.C., hospital to get critical care tower with acute, specialized services

Surrey, B.C., hospital to get critical care tower with acute, specialized services

SURREY, B.C. — A new critical care tower will be built at the current hospital site in Surrey, B.C., to take pressure off the overcrowded emergency room and add capacity for specialized care, Premier David Eby says.
Save Our Signal! Politicians close in on votes needed to keep AM radio in every car

Save Our Signal! Politicians close in on votes needed to keep AM radio in every car

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The signal might be fading, but it can't be lost. That's the message from politicians who are closing in on the required number of votes needed to pass federal legislation that requires AM radios in every new car.
Could Biden and Trump win their parties' nominations this week? What to watch in the next contests

Could Biden and Trump win their parties' nominations this week? What to watch in the next contests

NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden and his likely Republican challenger, Donald Trump , are on track to win enough delegates this week to become their parties' presumptive nominees, ushering in a bruising eight-month campaign for the White House.