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Warm weather forces city in Quebec to cancel ice-fishing villages for first time

Warm weather forces city in Quebec to cancel ice-fishing villages for first time

SAGUENAY, Que. — There will be no colourful ice-fishing huts dotting the frozen water near Saguenay, Que., this year after mild winter weather forced authorities to cancel the popular tradition for the first time.
House votes - again - on impeachment of Homeland Security secretary. Here's what you should know

House votes - again - on impeachment of Homeland Security secretary. Here's what you should know

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled House is set to vote Tuesday on whether to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's claim that he once told a NATO ally that he would encourage Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to “delinquent” members of the group sent shockwaves through Europe over the weekend.
Biden forms task force to avoid mishandling of classified documents during presidential transitions

Biden forms task force to avoid mishandling of classified documents during presidential transitions

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday launched a task force aimed at addressing the "systemic" problem of mishandling classified information during presidential transitions, days after a Justice Department special counsel’s sharply critical
B.C. and Ottawa announce $733M in federal health funding for province's seniors

B.C. and Ottawa announce $733M in federal health funding for province's seniors

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's seniors advocate welcomes newly announced federal funding for seniors' health care, and says she's particularly excited about the promise to support seniors at home.
Canadian TV, film, music industries ask MPs for protection against AI

Canadian TV, film, music industries ask MPs for protection against AI

OTTAWA — Canada's actors, directors and musicians are sounding the alarm over artificial intelligence, saying it threatens their livelihood and reputations.
Ontario to repeal wage-cap law after loss in Appeal Court

Ontario to repeal wage-cap law after loss in Appeal Court

TORONTO — Hours after the province's highest court ruled an Ontario wage-restraint law unconstitutional, Premier Doug Ford's government announced Monday that it would repeal the controversial bill in its entirety.
U.S., Joly seek clarity from Israel on Canadians taken into custody from Gaza Strip

U.S., Joly seek clarity from Israel on Canadians taken into custody from Gaza Strip

OTTAWA — American and Canadian officials say they are still trying to sort out what caused the Israeli military to take citizens from their home in the Gaza Strip.
Tory MP says he'll apologize to First Nation for 'grossly disrespectful' comments

Tory MP says he'll apologize to First Nation for 'grossly disrespectful' comments

OTTAWA — A Conservative MP says he'll apologize after facing demands that he retract comments he made last week about First Nations burning down water treatment plants because they're frustrated with the Liberals.
Conservative motion, backed by NDP, produced $40M in regulatory relief for Bell

Conservative motion, backed by NDP, produced $40M in regulatory relief for Bell

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is rejecting the idea that his party played a role in granting $40 million in regulatory relief to Bell Media.