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Alabama lawmaker arrested on voter fraud charge

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama legislator was arrested Tuesday on felony voter fraud charges accusing him of voting in a district where he did not live. Republican Rep.
Civil servants could be next labour battle for the Manitoba government

Civil servants could be next labour battle for the Manitoba government

WINNIPEG — The union that represents 11,000 Manitoba civil servants is planning a strike vote after negotiations appear to have stalled on the issue of wages.
Canadian anti-crime researcher sentenced to two years in prison in Algeria

Canadian anti-crime researcher sentenced to two years in prison in Algeria

MONTREAL — A Canadian researcher detained in Algeria since February was sentenced on Tuesday to two years in prison, according to his lawyer. Kouceila Zerguine said Raouf Farrah has also been fined 200,000 Algerian dinars, around C$2,000.
Protester arrested after paint splashed on Tom Thomson piece in National Gallery

Protester arrested after paint splashed on Tom Thomson piece in National Gallery

OTTAWA — An artwork by renowned Canadian artist Tom Thomson at the National Gallery in Ottawa was splattered with paint on Tuesday as part of a protest against the federal government's response to wildfires.
Saskatchewan chiefs to file lawsuit against province, feds for resource rights

Saskatchewan chiefs to file lawsuit against province, feds for resource rights

SASKATOON — The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations has announced plans to sue the federal and provincial governments over legislation chiefs say infringes on treaty rights.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe makes cabinet shuffle, major portfolio changes

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe makes cabinet shuffle, major portfolio changes

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe shuffled his cabinet Tuesday, changing the representation of many major portfolios — including an education file that's been subject to controversy over pronouns.
Some communities oppose Alberta's six-month pause on renewable energy approvals

Some communities oppose Alberta's six-month pause on renewable energy approvals

Some Alberta communities are pushing back against the provincial government's six-month pause on approvals of new renewable energy projects.
Lawyers indicted with Trump say they were doing their jobs. But that may be a tough argument to make

Lawyers indicted with Trump say they were doing their jobs. But that may be a tough argument to make

WASHINGTON (AP) — As John Eastman prepared to surrender to Georgia authorities last week for an indictment related to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election , he issued a statement denouncing the criminal case as targeting attorneys "for
Global Affairs Canada issues LGBTQ+ travel advisory for United States

Global Affairs Canada issues LGBTQ+ travel advisory for United States

OTTAWA — Canada has updated its international travel advisories to warn members of the LGBTQ+ community that they may face discrimination if they travel to some places in the United States. The move comes after at least 18 U.S.
Ontario looks at returning land to Greenbelt after owner lists properties for sale

Ontario looks at returning land to Greenbelt after owner lists properties for sale

TORONTO — Ontario is looking at returning land slated for housing to the Greenbelt after a company tried to sell two parcels removed from the protected area for development, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday.