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Timmins, Ont., to consider moving homeless shelter after complaints from residents

Timmins, Ont., to consider moving homeless shelter after complaints from residents

The future of a homeless shelter in the northern Ontario city of Timmins is on the line as many residents blame it for a rise in crime while others, including the mayor, say that ongoing social issues and a lack of resources are the real problem.
Governments are gathering to talk about the Amazon rainforest. Why is it so important to protect?

Governments are gathering to talk about the Amazon rainforest. Why is it so important to protect?

BELEM, Brazil (AP) — The Amazon rainforest is a massive area, twice the size of India and sprawling across eight countries and one territory.
Liberals lag on invitation to join global group that crafts vaccines for world's poor

Liberals lag on invitation to join global group that crafts vaccines for world's poor

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government has spent three years deliberating on an invitation to join a global body that designs vaccinations to protect the world's poorest from preventable diseases.
As clinics pivot post-Roe, battle rages over syringe service in opioid-ravaged West Virginia

As clinics pivot post-Roe, battle rages over syringe service in opioid-ravaged West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Staff at Women's Health Center of West Virginia know what it's like to provide controversial health services that government officials have sought to ban or restrict.
Canada suspending direct aid to Niger's government after military coup

Canada suspending direct aid to Niger's government after military coup

Ottawa has announced it will stop providing financial assistance to Niger's government in the wake of a military coup in the West African country.
DeSantis steps up dire warning to GOP about distraction from Biden, amid Trump's latest indictment

DeSantis steps up dire warning to GOP about distraction from Biden, amid Trump's latest indictment

VINTON, Iowa (AP) — Florida Gov.
Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revenge

Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revenge

The Justice Department has asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Washington to step in after he released a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him.
Kentucky candidates trade barbs at Fancy Farm picnic, the state's premier political event

Kentucky candidates trade barbs at Fancy Farm picnic, the state's premier political event

FANCY FARM, Ky. (AP) — In front of a raucous crowd at Kentucky's premier political event on Saturday, the Democratic incumbent governor talked about the state's high-flying economy while his Republican challenger hammered away on social issues.
McConnell is warmly embraced by Kentucky Republicans amid questions about his health

McConnell is warmly embraced by Kentucky Republicans amid questions about his health

MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — U.S.
Business groups ask government for labour changes after end of B.C. port dispute

Business groups ask government for labour changes after end of B.C. port dispute

Business groups continued to call on the federal government to take action in the wake of the recently resolved British Columbia port workers dispute on Saturday, arguing Ottawa must ensure such a disruption never happens again.