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Ottawa to launch pre-approved home design catalogue, bring back post-war effort

Ottawa to launch pre-approved home design catalogue, bring back post-war effort

OTTAWA — The federal government intends to resurrect a post-war effort to ramp up housing construction across Canada — but with a 21st-century twist.
New York's high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of US House

New York's high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of US House

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s highest court on Tuesday ordered the state to draw new congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections, giving Democrats a potential advantage in what is expected to be a battleground for control of the U.S. House.
Wisconsin lawmakers weigh bipartisan ranked choice voting bill as opponents push to ban the method

Wisconsin lawmakers weigh bipartisan ranked choice voting bill as opponents push to ban the method

MADISON, Wis.
DeSantis’ campaign and allied super PAC face new concerns about legal conflicts, AP sources say

DeSantis’ campaign and allied super PAC face new concerns about legal conflicts, AP sources say

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Ron DeSantis has visited each of Iowa's 99 counties. He has the endorsement of the governor and boasts the largest get-out-the-vote operation in the state. And he has predicted victory in Iowa's Jan. 15 caucuses.
Greg Fergus will need to pay fine, apologize to stay on as House Speaker: NDP

Greg Fergus will need to pay fine, apologize to stay on as House Speaker: NDP

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats say they won't be calling for House Speaker Greg Fergus to resign over a video that was shown at a partisan event, but they want to see him face "tough disciplinary measures.
Minister mum on confidence in CBC head, says work to find successor begins next year

Minister mum on confidence in CBC head, says work to find successor begins next year

OTTAWA — The federal government will begin early in the new year the search for a new head of CBC/Radio-Canada, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said Tuesday as she faced questions about her confidence in its current leader.
It's the economy, stupid: How high inflation and interest rates tanked the Liberals

It's the economy, stupid: How high inflation and interest rates tanked the Liberals

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau's government has had to weather many storms over the last eight years. The SNC-Lavalin controversy. An old yearbook photo with the prime minister in blackface. Multiple ethics violations. The COVID-19 pandemic.
George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court

George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos ' lawyer expressed optimism about plea negotiations in Santos' criminal fraud case Tuesday, successfully fending off prosecutors' attempts to speed up the the ousted congressman’s trial.
Many Islanders' hip, knee, cataract surgeries don't meet national wait time targets

Many Islanders' hip, knee, cataract surgeries don't meet national wait time targets

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's auditor general says many Islanders aren't receiving knee and cataract surgeries within wait times that meet national targets.
Early, often and unequivocally: How Whitmer's fight for abortion rights helped turn Michigan blue

Early, often and unequivocally: How Whitmer's fight for abortion rights helped turn Michigan blue

LANSING, Mich.
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