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Former Liberal MP warns of tough times ahead with U.S. over NATO spending target
OTTAWA - Retired Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie said Canada will soon face a rough ride from the U.S. for failing to meet its defence spending targets after the dramatic political comeback of president-elect ...
Nov 07, 2024
AP Race Call: Republican Jeff Hurd wins election to U.S. House in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District
Republican Jeffrey Hurd won election to a U.S. House seat representing Colorado on Thursday, maintaining Republican control of the 3rd District seat now represented by GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert. Boebert...
Nov 07, 2024
AP Race Call: Democrat Dina Titus wins reelection to U.S. House in Nevada's 1st Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Dina Titus won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Nevada on Thursday. The Las Vegas district picked up Republican-leaning suburban areas after redistricting, turning it into ...
Nov 07, 2024
NDP calls on federal government to allow open work permits for temporary workers
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee is calling on the government to change how it handles permits for temporary workers after a UN report said the system creates "a breeding ground for contemporary for...
Nov 07, 2024
Ontario fast-tracking several bills with little or no debate
TORONTO - Ontario is pushing through several bills with little or no debate, including one that would extend voting subsidies to political parties, which opposition leaders say points to an early elec...
Nov 07, 2024
Independent Sen. Angus King turns back 3 challengers to win in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Independent Sen. Angus King turned back challenges by a former Republican state party chair and a Democratic environmental activist in Maine to win a third term with a majority ...
Nov 07, 2024
AP Race Call: Democrat Val Hoyle wins reelection to U.S. House in Oregon's 4th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Val Hoyle won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Oregon on Thursday. Hoyle, a first-term congresswoman, defeated Republican Monique DeSpain, an Air Force veteran. She succeed...
Nov 07, 2024
Environment Commissioner: Canada set to miss 2030 emissions targets
OTTAWA - Canada's environment commissioner says the country is still not on track to meet its commitments under the Paris climate agreement. Ottawa has promised to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to b...
Nov 07, 2024 Ottawa has promised to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to be 40 to 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 but thus far they have only fallen seven per cent below 2005 levels. (The Canadian Press)
Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike
LONDON (AP) - The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75% on Thursday after inflation across the U.K. fell significantly, relieving some pressure on borr...
Nov 07, 2024
AP Race Call: Independent Angus King wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Maine
Independent Sen. Angus King won a third term in the U.S. Senate representing Maine on Thursday, turning back challenges from a former Republican state party chair and a Democratic environmental activi...
Nov 07, 2024
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