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Ottawa tells chiefs to submit questions before meeting with PM on major projects bill

Ottawa tells chiefs to submit questions before meeting with PM on major projects bill

OTTAWA — Ottawa has asked First Nations chiefs to submit their questions in advance of their meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney next week to discuss his government's controversial major projects bill.
Court overturns ex-state attorney's mortgage fraud conviction but upholds perjury convictions

Court overturns ex-state attorney's mortgage fraud conviction but upholds perjury convictions

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday overturned a mortgage fraud conviction of former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who gained a national profile for charging police officers in a Black man's death.
Millions of dollars in Tesla EV rebate claims were legitimate, Ottawa says

Millions of dollars in Tesla EV rebate claims were legitimate, Ottawa says

OTTAWA — Tesla legitimately claimed thousands of electric vehicle rebates in the final weekend before the department suspended its rebate program in January, Transport Canada said on Friday.
Georgia Republican apologizes for $140M Ponzi scheme as judge freezes assets

Georgia Republican apologizes for $140M Ponzi scheme as judge freezes assets

ATLANTA (AP) — A prominent Georgia Republican accused of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme publicly apologized on Friday as a federal judge ordered his assets frozen and appointed a receiver to try to recover cash for investors.
The Latest: Trump lands in Texas to survey flood damage

The Latest: Trump lands in Texas to survey flood damage

President Donald Trump has landed in Texas for a firsthand look at the devastation caused by catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 120 people, which the administration has characterized as a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Judge scolds Justice Department for 'refusal' to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Judge scolds Justice Department for 'refusal' to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

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Alberta, Ottawa putting $203 million into new affordable housing units

Alberta, Ottawa putting $203 million into new affordable housing units

EDMONTON — Alberta and Ottawa have signed off on $203 million for new affordable housing projects across the province.
Ontario environment minister apologizes for 'confusion' over clean water bill letter

Ontario environment minister apologizes for 'confusion' over clean water bill letter

TORONTO — Ontario's environment minister has apologized to First Nation chiefs for any "confusion" his letter caused when he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law.
Pride Toronto must return to its political roots, advocates say as sponsors leave

Pride Toronto must return to its political roots, advocates say as sponsors leave

TORONTO — As a major funding shortfall looms over Pride Toronto, some prominent LGBTQ+ advocates say it's high time to rethink the organization's corporate partnerships and return to its political grassroots.
Fraud experts warn of smishing scams made easier by artificial intelligence, new tech

Fraud experts warn of smishing scams made easier by artificial intelligence, new tech

If it seems like your phone has been blowing up with more spam text messages recently, it probably is.