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UK says it's suspending some arms exports to Israel over the risk of breaking international law

UK says it's suspending some arms exports to Israel over the risk of breaking international law

LONDON (AP) — U.K.
Manitoba's NDP government caught in fiscal squeeze during first year

Manitoba's NDP government caught in fiscal squeeze during first year

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government, approaching the first anniversary of its election victory, is facing a fiscal squeeze as it tries to fulfil promises to cut living costs, give more money to public sector workers and eliminate chronic deficits.
Canada's transport minister to meet with Via Rail after passengers stranded 10 hours

Canada's transport minister to meet with Via Rail after passengers stranded 10 hours

OTTAWA — Canada's transport minister said he is determined to get to the bottom of a recent train delay that left Via Rail passengers stranded for about 10 hours in Quebec over the long weekend.
Guerrilla gardeners unafraid to break law to fight climate, affordability crises

Guerrilla gardeners unafraid to break law to fight climate, affordability crises

Brenda Dyck went rogue for the first time about 40 years ago. She remembers how she grabbed her gardening tools, marched into a grassy field beyond her rental home, dug a small hole in the ground and planted her first apple tree.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, including a Bank of Canada interest rate decision on Wednesday.
Liberal immigration pivot forces Canada to reckon with approach to labour shortages

Liberal immigration pivot forces Canada to reckon with approach to labour shortages

OTTAWA — The Liberal government's decision to reel in the temporary foreign worker program after loosening the rules to help businesses find workers after the pandemic is sparking a contentious debate about whether governments should even try to addr
Brands warm to new products as climate change lessens demand for cold weather gear

Brands warm to new products as climate change lessens demand for cold weather gear

Bertrand Cesvet is feeling the heat — and not because of a late-summer hot spell.
Bylaw officers work over long weekend as reports continue of Calgary water scofflaws

Bylaw officers work over long weekend as reports continue of Calgary water scofflaws

CALGARY — A Calgary official has a warning for people who continue to water lawns as the city works to repair a feeder main -- bylaw officers are working through the holiday weekend.
No start date for Supreme Court renovation amid lengthy relocation delay

No start date for Supreme Court renovation amid lengthy relocation delay

OTTAWA — Preparation of a temporary new home for the Supreme Court of Canada is three years behind schedule due to a series of unforeseen challenges.
Brazil blocks Musk’s X after company refuses to name local representative amid feud with judge

Brazil blocks Musk’s X after company refuses to name local representative amid feud with judge

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil started blocking Elon Musk’s social media platform X early Saturday, making it largely inaccessible on both the web and through mobile apps after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative to the country.