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Where the leaders are in the Manitoba election campaign

Here's where the leaders of Manitoba's political parties will be on Tuesday as they campaign for the Oct. 3 provincial election: BRANDON _ The Liberal, PC and NDP leaders participate in a debate hosted by the Brandon Chamber of Commerce. (7:30 a.m.
Developer says it's moving to build 5,000 rental units because of Liberals' GST break

Developer says it's moving to build 5,000 rental units because of Liberals' GST break

OTTAWA — A Toronto-based real estate company says it is planning to build 5,000 new rental units in urban centres across the country as a result of the federal government's decision to eliminate GST charges on rental developments.
Trump says he always had autoworkers' backs. Union leaders say his first-term record shows otherwise

Trump says he always had autoworkers' backs. Union leaders say his first-term record shows otherwise

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — When former President Donald Trump visits Detroit on Wednesday, he’ll be looking to blunt criticisms from a United Auto Workers union leadership that has said a second term for him would be a “disaster" for workers.
California governor signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial, gender teachings

California governor signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial, gender teachings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Court appointee proposes Alabama congressional districts to provide representation to Black voters

Court appointee proposes Alabama congressional districts to provide representation to Black voters

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A court-appointed special master on Monday submitted three proposals for new congressional districts in Alabama as federal judges oversee the drawing of new lines to provide greater representation for Black voters.
Cost of living: Pepsi and Coca-Cola absent in meeting with federal industry minister

Cost of living: Pepsi and Coca-Cola absent in meeting with federal industry minister

Canada's industry minister made a point of calling out Pepsi and Coca-Cola for not sending representatives to a meeting he convened on Monday with manufacturing companies to discuss stabilizing grocery prices.
New immigration minister says one-click citizenship oath still worth considering

New immigration minister says one-click citizenship oath still worth considering

OTTAWA — The new immigration minister is still considering a controversial option to allow new Canadians to take their oath of citizenship with the click of a button, but there are no immediate plans to implement it, he said Monday.
Federal minister criticizes Manitoba Tory ad that cites rejection of landfill search

Federal minister criticizes Manitoba Tory ad that cites rejection of landfill search

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives came under fire Monday for taking out a newspaper ad that highlights, in part, the province's decision to not search a landfill for the remains of two Indigenous women.
Oregon's top court asked to decide if GOP senators who boycotted Legislature can be reelected

Oregon's top court asked to decide if GOP senators who boycotted Legislature can be reelected

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Court of Appeals on Monday asked the state's highest court to decide whether Republican state senators who carried out a record-setting GOP walkout this year can run for reelection.

B.C. cities condemn posters found touting 'whites only' kids' playtime

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Two Metro Vancouver cities have issued statements about posters popping up that advertise playtime for only white children and their parents, saying they have no place in their communities.
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