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N.S. legislature sitting marked by moves to consolidate power: political scientist

N.S. legislature sitting marked by moves to consolidate power: political scientist

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia legislature has wrapped up a winter sitting that a political scientist says was marked by government moves to increase cabinet's authority and shrink the legislature’s ability to provide oversight.

Federal workers targeted for DEI-related activities file class action complaint

NEW YORK (AP) — A group of federal employees targeted for dismissal because of their involvement in diversity, equity and inclusion activities has filed a class action complaint against the Trump administration.
EV-ready parking spots should be required in new apartment builds: report

EV-ready parking spots should be required in new apartment builds: report

TORONTO — New multi-unit buildings across Canada should be required to make their parking spots electric-vehicle ready as a possible way to spur EV uptake, a report released Wednesday suggested.
Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation.
NTSB chairwoman says reviewing the data after midair crash may prevent the next aviation accident

NTSB chairwoman says reviewing the data after midair crash may prevent the next aviation accident

Someone should have spotted the alarming number of near misses in the skies over the nation's capital before the fatal midair collision that killed 67 people in January, and reviewing the data now could prevent future crashes, according to the head o
Many seniors in B.C. feel 'dismissed and invisible,' seniors' advocate says

Many seniors in B.C. feel 'dismissed and invisible,' seniors' advocate says

VICTORIA — A study and poll from the office of British Columbia's seniors' advocate says ageism is a problem in the province and more than half of those surveyed say they have been victims of age discrimination.
U of T's first female president says she will lead with ambition despite headwinds

U of T's first female president says she will lead with ambition despite headwinds

The University of Toronto's first female president says she's optimistic about the next five years, in spite of "looming existential crises" affecting higher education.
Bank of Canada says it would have likely held rate steady if not for tariffs

Bank of Canada says it would have likely held rate steady if not for tariffs

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s top decision makers signalled they likely would have puased the interest rate easing cycle earlier this month if not for the substantial uncertainty around tariffs from the United States.
Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?

Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?

President Donald Trump's executive order seeking broad changes to how elections are run in the U.S. is vast in scope and holds the potential to reorder the voting landscape across the country, even as it faces almost certain litigation.
Tesla is suing to open dealerships in Wisconsin. It's become a big deal in the Supreme Court race

Tesla is suing to open dealerships in Wisconsin. It's become a big deal in the Supreme Court race

MADISON, Wis.
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