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Electoral reform, dinosaurs and 'spite': the 'Longest Ballot' protest, explained

Electoral reform, dinosaurs and 'spite': the 'Longest Ballot' protest, explained

OTTAWA — More than 200 candidates are running in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection, though only a handful have the support of official parties.
Trump says US will partner with Israel to run additional food centers in Gaza, but details are scant

Trump says US will partner with Israel to run additional food centers in Gaza, but details are scant

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. will partner with Israel to run new food centers in Gaza to address the worsening humanitarian crisis there , but he and U.S.
Seniors advocate says B.C. will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036

Seniors advocate says B.C. will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036

VICTORIA — British Columbia will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036 with an estimated price of $16 billion in capital costs to meet the demands of an aging society, the province's seniors' advocate says.
Nova Scotia, Ottawa announce four designated areas for offshore wind projects

Nova Scotia, Ottawa announce four designated areas for offshore wind projects

HALIFAX — Four areas off Nova Scotia’s coast have been designated for offshore wind development, as the province looks to become a key player in supplying Canada’s future energy needs.
Trump administration wants Harvard to pay far more than Columbia as part of settlement

Trump administration wants Harvard to pay far more than Columbia as part of settlement

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is pressing for a deal with Harvard University that would require the Ivy League school to pay far more than the $200 million fine agreed to by Columbia University to resolve multiple federal investigations,
Cargo surge amid tariff turmoil drives the Port of Savannah to its 2nd busiest year

Cargo surge amid tariff turmoil drives the Port of Savannah to its 2nd busiest year

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Retailers scrambling to stock up ahead of anticipated stiff tariffs on imports boosted the Port of Savannah, one of the top U.S. container ports, to its second-busiest year ever, Georgia officials said Tuesday.
Free trade carveouts key in potential deal between U.S. and Canada: business groups

Free trade carveouts key in potential deal between U.S. and Canada: business groups

Business leaders and academics say they hope to see Canada and the U.S. maintain free trade protections for most goods once an agreement is reached, even if the negotiations can't stave off certain sectoral tariffs.
Trump caps his Scottish visit by opening a new golf course and promoting his family brand

Trump caps his Scottish visit by opening a new golf course and promoting his family brand

BALMEDIE, Scotland (AP) — Golf and Scotland are close to U.S.
Virginia judge bars Youngkin's university board appointments rejected by Senate Democrats

Virginia judge bars Youngkin's university board appointments rejected by Senate Democrats

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A judge ordered that eight public university board members tapped by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin be removed from their posts in a victory for Virginia Senate Democrats who rejected the appointees in a June committee vote.
Federal Reserve likely to stand pat on rates this week, deepening the gulf between Powell and Trump

Federal Reserve likely to stand pat on rates this week, deepening the gulf between Powell and Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is expected to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday for the fifth straight meeting, a move that will likely underscore the deep divide between how Chair Jerome Powell and his chief critic, Pr