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Byelection day in Alberta nears for vote with 214 candidates, including Poilievre

Byelection day in Alberta nears for vote with 214 candidates, including Poilievre

EDMONTON — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and 213 others vying for a seat in the House of Commons will be in the spotlight Monday, as voters in a rural Alberta riding head to the polls.
In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board

In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board

ATLANTA (AP) — Fight! Fight! Fight! It’s not just Donald Trump’s mantra anymore.
Carney says Trump is 'creating the opportunity' to end war in Ukraine

Carney says Trump is 'creating the opportunity' to end war in Ukraine

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the leadership of U.S. President Donald Trump is "creating the opportunity to end Russia's illegal war in Ukraine.
Alberta COVID-19 vaccination program triggers confusion, criticism

Alberta COVID-19 vaccination program triggers confusion, criticism

EDMONTON — Health experts, advocates and unions are sounding the alarm over Alberta’s plan for paid COVID-19 shots, calling it concerning and confusing.
Photos of ‘Free D.C.’ protest against Trump’s federal takeover of Washington police

Photos of ‘Free D.C.’ protest against Trump’s federal takeover of Washington police

WASHINGTON (AP) — A protest against Trump administration’s effort to overhaul policing in the District of Columbia drew scores to Dupont Circle before a march to the White House. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Evacuation alert ends for St. John's wildfire; officials fear N.S. fire will spread

Evacuation alert ends for St. John's wildfire; officials fear N.S. fire will spread

An evacuation alert ended Saturday for thousands near a wildfire burning close to Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest city, but in Nova Scotia, officials feared an out-of-control fire in Annapolis Valley would spread.
BC Greens leadership to take youthful turn, with contenders' average age of 30

BC Greens leadership to take youthful turn, with contenders' average age of 30

VICTORIA — Stuart Parker was 21 when he became the leader of the B.C. Greens in 1993 after campaigning against McDonald's use of ozone-damaging foam packaging.
A quick look back at this week’s biggest stories

A quick look back at this week’s biggest stories

Here is a look back at the top stories of the week, if you're looking for a quick recap — as well as our best photo galleries and some stories away from the headlines. — Trump and Putin meet about Ukraine A much-anticipated meeting between the U.S.
Decades after a PM got pied, the threat landscape in Canadian politics has changed

Decades after a PM got pied, the threat landscape in Canadian politics has changed

OTTAWA — When Prime Minister Jean Chrétien got hit in the face with a pie 25 years ago, the only thing hurt was his pride. A quarter-century later, Canada's security landscape has changed radically.
Things to know about the indictment against the New Orleans mayor

Things to know about the indictment against the New Orleans mayor

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Months before New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was set to leave office because of term limits, she has been indicted in what prosecutors allege was a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard.