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LCBO stores reopen across Ontario after two-week strike by workers

LCBO stores reopen across Ontario after two-week strike by workers

TORONTO — Customers were able to return to hundreds of Ontario's liquor stores as they reopened Tuesday following a two-week strike, but tensions between the union representing workers and the government dragged on.
Nova Scotia premier says he skipped Halifax Pride parade because of safety concerns

Nova Scotia premier says he skipped Halifax Pride parade because of safety concerns

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his absence from this year's Halifax Pride parade was the result of advice from the RCMP not to participate because of safety concerns.
Long-promised Nova Scotia Loyal program to offer rewards for buying local

Long-promised Nova Scotia Loyal program to offer rewards for buying local

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government announced Tuesday that its promised program to encourage people to buy local will award points only at Sobeys Inc. grocery stores and the provincial liquor corporation.
Who will win delegates' support to be the Democratic nominee? AP's survey tracks who they're backing

Who will win delegates' support to be the Democratic nominee? AP's survey tracks who they're backing

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from his reelection bid and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to take on Republican Donald Trump in November scrambled what had once been a settled and suspense-free contest for the Dem
Biden will address the nation Wednesday on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid

Biden will address the nation Wednesday on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid .
Trudeau's hand-picked candidate for Montreal byelection riles aspiring contenders

Trudeau's hand-picked candidate for Montreal byelection riles aspiring contenders

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to hand-pick a candidate for a riding in an upcoming Montreal byelection isn't being well-received by three aspiring contenders who spent months campaigning only to be shunted aside.
B.C., Ottawa ink $426M deals to support care assistants, drugs for rare diseases

B.C., Ottawa ink $426M deals to support care assistants, drugs for rare diseases

VANCOUVER — Ottawa is providing $426 million to support heath care in British Columbia.
Kamala Harris faces a major test as she looks for a running mate for her White House run

Kamala Harris faces a major test as she looks for a running mate for her White House run

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on four potential candidates as she races to choose a running mate for her fledgling campaign , fast-tracking a process that usually takes months but must be finalized in only a few weeks.
Federal judge tosses Ohio voting restrictions on voters with disabilities

Federal judge tosses Ohio voting restrictions on voters with disabilities

CLEVELAND (AP) — A federal judge has struck down part of Ohio’s sweeping 2023 election law , which voting rights groups said restricted people from helping voters with disabilities cast absentee ballots.
Who's No. 2? Four leading Democrats emerge as a possible running mate for Kamala Harris

Who's No. 2? Four leading Democrats emerge as a possible running mate for Kamala Harris

No one knows the importance of selecting the right running mate better than Vice President Kamala Harris .
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