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NDP calling on Smith to apologize for 'tone deaf' and 'cruel' comments on Ukraine war

NDP calling on Smith to apologize for 'tone deaf' and 'cruel' comments on Ukraine war

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition NDP says Premier Danielle Smith needs to apologize for her remarks on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Suicide drones strike fear in Ukraine's capital, killing 4

Suicide drones strike fear in Ukraine's capital, killing 4

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Waves of explosives-laden suicide drones struck Ukraine’s capital Monday, setting buildings ablaze, tearing a hole in one of them and sending people scurrying for cover or trying to shoot them down in what the president said was
Feds ask banks to help make carbon-price rebate deposits more clear

Feds ask banks to help make carbon-price rebate deposits more clear

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said banks and other financial institutions need to update the way they label carbon-price rebates, after another round of the payments went out to Canadians without making it clear where the money came

Peltola leads House challengers in new fundraising reports

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, of Alaska, reported raising $2.3 million in just over three weeks in September, leaving the Democrat with a large cash advantage over Republican rivals Sarah Palin and Nick Begich heading into the Nov.
Ford says he supported use of Emergencies Act, but Ontario turned down plea for help

Ford says he supported use of Emergencies Act, but Ontario turned down plea for help

Ontario's premier said Monday that he supported the federal government's measures aimed at ending the so-called "Freedom Convoy" protests last winter, but documents filed with an inquiry show the provincial government turned down a request to get dir
US hits al-Shabab finance facilitators with sanctions

US hits al-Shabab finance facilitators with sanctions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department said Monday that it has sanctioned a group of high-ranking members of the Somalia-based al-Shabab militant group, who act as key middle men between the group and local companies in Somalia.
Live updates | Russia-Ukraine-War

Live updates | Russia-Ukraine-War

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced a wave of Russian drone attacks and strongly urged the country’s allies to provide it with air defense weapons.
Retirement of longtime Democrat opens up Oregon House race

Retirement of longtime Democrat opens up Oregon House race

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The retirement of Oregon’s longest serving congressman, Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, has created an open seat in the state's sprawling 4th District in the western part of the state.
Condolences roll in as union calls for inquiry into fatal Newfoundland refinery fire

Condolences roll in as union calls for inquiry into fatal Newfoundland refinery fire

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Condolences are rolling in for a man who died Saturday after an explosion last month at a former Newfoundland oil refinery.
House panel: Trump's bills to Secret Service 'exorbitant'

House panel: Trump's bills to Secret Service 'exorbitant'

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s private company arranged for the Secret Service to pay for rooms at his properties in excess of government-approved rates at least 40 times during his presidency, including two charges for more than $1,100 per night, ac
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