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Ford calls for ouster, Poilievre decries Liberal response to Bernardo prison transfer

Ford calls for ouster, Poilievre decries Liberal response to Bernardo prison transfer

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to keep "multiple murderers" in maximum-security prison as fallout continues over the transfer of convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security institution in Quebec.
Quebec provincial politicians vote to increase base pay by $30,000

Quebec provincial politicians vote to increase base pay by $30,000

QUEBEC — The members of Quebec's national assembly have voted to increase their base salaries by $30,000. The government bill was supported by the governing Coalition Avenir Québec and the Opposition Quebec Liberal Party.
Global News says its reporting on MP Han Dong was result of detailed investigation

Global News says its reporting on MP Han Dong was result of detailed investigation

OTTAWA — Global News and its parent company Corus Entertainment say in response to a lawsuit filed by Han Dong that their reporting about the Toronto MP was based on a detailed investigation involving multiple sources.
Manitoba Crown corporation explains departures of senior executives

Manitoba Crown corporation explains departures of senior executives

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Crown-owned vehicle insurance corporation offered more details Tuesday on recent turmoil that has seen the departure of senior executives and a big jump in the cost of technology upgrades.
Mystery client who hired detective to spy on Reno's mayor asks Nevada high court to keep name secret

Mystery client who hired detective to spy on Reno's mayor asks Nevada high court to keep name secret

RENO, Nev.
Atlanta project decried as 'Cop City’ gets funding approval from City Council

Atlanta project decried as 'Cop City’ gets funding approval from City Council

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta City Council early Tuesday approved funding for the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center, rejecting the pleas of hundreds of activists who packed City Hall and spoke for hours in fierce oppositi
Gun rights supporters sue Connecticut after governor signs bill with open carry ban

Gun rights supporters sue Connecticut after governor signs bill with open carry ban

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov.
LGBTQ+ Americans are under attack, Human Rights Campaign declares in state of emergency warning

LGBTQ+ Americans are under attack, Human Rights Campaign declares in state of emergency warning

WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S.
'Dirty deal': protesters disrupt Joe Manchin event over Mountain Valley pipeline

'Dirty deal': protesters disrupt Joe Manchin event over Mountain Valley pipeline

WASHINGTON — Protesters chanted "dirty deal" and belted out a John Denver favourite Tuesday as they disrupted moderate Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin to let him know what they think of the newly fast-tracked Mountain Valley pipeline.
Thousands of income support calls unanswered in Saskatchewan: auditor

Thousands of income support calls unanswered in Saskatchewan: auditor

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s auditor has found thousands of phone calls have gone unanswered from people trying to get provincial social income support.