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UK lawmakers back scathing report that slammed Boris Johnson over 'partygate'

UK lawmakers back scathing report that slammed Boris Johnson over 'partygate'

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s House of Commons on Monday resoundingly endorsed a report that found Boris Johnson lied to lawmakers about lockdown-flouting parties in his office, a humiliating censure that strips the former prime minister of his lifetime ac
Manitoba to review deadly intersection, bring in experts if needed: premier

Manitoba to review deadly intersection, bring in experts if needed: premier

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says the province will bring in experts if necessary as part of a review to ensure safety at an intersection where 15 seniors were killed in a crash.
Fire situation eases slightly, but risks remain as more than 400 wildfires still burn

Fire situation eases slightly, but risks remain as more than 400 wildfires still burn

OTTAWA — Canadians should be on alert for more bad air quality days ahead this summer as wildfires continue to burn out of control in most provinces, national public health officials warned Monday.
No investigation of political interference allegations in SNC-Lavalin affair: RCMP

No investigation of political interference allegations in SNC-Lavalin affair: RCMP

OTTAWA — The RCMP says it is not investigating allegations of political interference in the federal handling of criminal charges against engineering firm SNC-Lavalin.
Snowbirds pilot charged with sexual assault after alleged incident in Barrie

Snowbirds pilot charged with sexual assault after alleged incident in Barrie

OTTAWA — Snowbirds pilot Maj. Steve Hurlbut has been charged with sexual assault after an alleged incident in Barrie, Ont., last week. The Canadian Forces Provost Marshal's office says it began an investigation last Wednesday.
Native women's association says high school students should be taught about genocide

Native women's association says high school students should be taught about genocide

OTTAWA — The Native Women's Association of Canada says it is hoping to make ugly truths about the ongoing genocide of Indigenous Peoples easier for students to see and understand with a graphic guide that could form the basis of school curriculums.
Five things to know about the changes to New Brunswick's LGBTQ school policy

Five things to know about the changes to New Brunswick's LGBTQ school policy

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government's recent changes to the province's policy on sexual orientation in schools have created an uproar among LGBTQ students and advocates, sparked dissent within the cabinet of Premier Blaine Higgs and so far led
UN: International donors promise $1.5 billion in aid to Sudan

UN: International donors promise $1.5 billion in aid to Sudan

CAIRO (AP) — International donors promised almost $1.5 billion in additional aid for conflict-stricken Sudan on Monday as the United Nations warned that the African country’s humanitarian crisis is worsening.
UN complains Russia blocks aid workers from area of Ukraine dam collapse; Moscow says it's unsafe

UN complains Russia blocks aid workers from area of Ukraine dam collapse; Moscow says it's unsafe

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Kremlin's spokesman said Monday that U.N. aid workers who want to visit areas ravaged by the recent Kakhovka dam collapse in southern Ukraine can’t go there because fighting in the war makes it unsafe.
Tories vote in favour of bill enshrining long-term funding for child-care system

Tories vote in favour of bill enshrining long-term funding for child-care system

OTTAWA — Conservative members of Parliament joined other parties to vote in favour of a bill that enshrines the federal government's long-term commitment to a Canada-wide early learning and child-care system.