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Quebec, Airbnb deadlocked on illegal rentals as Montreal begins its own crackdown

Quebec, Airbnb deadlocked on illegal rentals as Montreal begins its own crackdown

MONTREAL — The Quebec government and short-term rental platforms, such as Airbnb, are at odds over how to identify illegal listings as the deadline approaches for the companies to comply with provincial law.
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Trump allies who 'orchestrated' plan to tamper with voting machines face charges in Michigan

Trump allies who 'orchestrated' plan to tamper with voting machines face charges in Michigan

LANSING, Mich.
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Citing spike in hate, Pride groups call for safety plan from Ontario government

Citing spike in hate, Pride groups call for safety plan from Ontario government

TORONTO — A coalition of Ontario Pride organizations called on the province Thursday to urgently work with them to develop a proactive safety plan to beat back a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ hate.
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US Rep. Dan Bishop announces a run for North Carolina attorney general

US Rep. Dan Bishop announces a run for North Carolina attorney general

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Rep.
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Opposition cries foul as Manitoba premier says some government ads will continue

Opposition cries foul as Manitoba premier says some government ads will continue

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to continue to run advertisements promoting rebate cheques and some other programs in the lead-up to the Oct.
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US Rep. Manning, of North Carolina, is injured in a car accident and released from hospital

US Rep. Manning, of North Carolina, is injured in a car accident and released from hospital

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning, a North Carolina Democrat, was injured in a car accident Thursday in her district and was treated at a hospital, her office said.
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Nova Scotia RCMP called in to help with investigation into byelection allegations

Nova Scotia RCMP called in to help with investigation into byelection allegations

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's chief electoral officer has called in the RCMP to help her investigate the provincial Liberal party's conduct in the campaign leading up to a byelection Tuesday.
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Educator Edith Dumont appointed lieutenant-governor for Ontario

Educator Edith Dumont appointed lieutenant-governor for Ontario

TORONTO — Edith Dumont, an educator and community advocate, has been appointed the new lieutenant-governor for Ontario, the Prime Minister's Office announced Thursday.
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Manitoba government promising up to $1M to support bid for basketball championship

Manitoba government promising up to $1M to support bid for basketball championship

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is promising up to $1 million to support a bid by the Winnipeg Sea Bears to host the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship in 2025.
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Saskatchewan government-owned liquor stores post financial loss after closures

Saskatchewan government-owned liquor stores post financial loss after closures

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has spent millions of dollars to shutter its remaining liquor stores, resulting in the retailers posting a financial loss this year.
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