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Trump says it would be a 'smart thing' if he spoke to Putin, though he won't confirm he has

Trump says it would be a 'smart thing' if he spoke to Putin, though he won't confirm he has

CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday refused to say whether he's spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office, as reported in journalist Bob Woodward's latest book .
N.S. to build berm to protect Chignecto Isthmus, still wants Ottawa to pay for it

N.S. to build berm to protect Chignecto Isthmus, still wants Ottawa to pay for it

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says that in the coming days it will start building a 500-metre-long berm to protect a low-lying land link between the province and New Brunswick.
Atlantic region records drop of nearly 3,000 foreign students after federal caps

Atlantic region records drop of nearly 3,000 foreign students after federal caps

HALIFAX — International enrolment in Atlantic Canada has fallen by nearly 3,000 students this academic year, a drop one university group says is the “devastating effect” of the federal government’s policies to reduce the presence of temporary immigra
Two candidates apply to run for Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership

Two candidates apply to run for Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership

WINNIPEG — Two candidates have put their names forward for the leadership of Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives. The party says nominations are closed and it has received two applications.
Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold

Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Ten times as many migrants died in New Mexico near the U.S.
Moe promises to continue withholding federal carbon levy on home heating

Moe promises to continue withholding federal carbon levy on home heating

REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says residents would continue to be exempt from paying the federal carbon levy on home heating if he's re-elected premier on Oct. 28.
In 'hard pivot,' Ontario to invest $146 million as part of life sciences strategy

In 'hard pivot,' Ontario to invest $146 million as part of life sciences strategy

TORONTO — Ontario is making what a key minister describes as a "hard pivot" to life sciences, as it looks to replicate its aggressive investment in the electric-vehicle sector in a bid to become a world leader in biomanufacturing and health sciences.
Voters in California and Nevada consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners

Voters in California and Nevada consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California and Nevada voters will decide in November whether to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slavery.
Trump emphasizes hypermasculinity as he and Harris pursue male voters

Trump emphasizes hypermasculinity as he and Harris pursue male voters

Attention, American men: Donald Trump and his allies want you to believe your vote says big things about your masculinity. In the final weeks before the Nov.
Nova Scotia will continue to subsidize Maine ferry service for another two years

Nova Scotia will continue to subsidize Maine ferry service for another two years

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it will provide financial support for at least two more years to the private ferry service that links the province with Maine.