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Health groups urge shielding medical supplies, devices from counter-tariffs

Health groups urge shielding medical supplies, devices from counter-tariffs

TORONTO — Health associations are urging governments to ensure Canadian patients don't get caught in the crossfire of the ongoing trade war with the U.S.
The Latest: Putin voices support for US ceasefire proposal, Trump hosts NATO leader

The Latest: Putin voices support for US ceasefire proposal, Trump hosts NATO leader

Russia President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle on Thursday with a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine.
Ottawa to provide $156.8 million for eight BC Hydro projects

Ottawa to provide $156.8 million for eight BC Hydro projects

VANCOUVER — The federal government is providing nearly $157 million for eight electrical infrastructure projects across British Columbia.
Nova Scotia NDP urging public to weigh in on the government's 'overreaching' bills

Nova Scotia NDP urging public to weigh in on the government's 'overreaching' bills

HALIFAX — A series of contentious Nova Scotia government bills — including one that would lift a ban on fracking and uranium mining — come before a legislature committee next week, and the province’s Opposition leader is urging the public to make its
Tariff war: New Brunswick premier says cutting power to Maine still an option

Tariff war: New Brunswick premier says cutting power to Maine still an option

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says it's unlikely the province will cut off the electricity NB Power supplies to northern Maine as the trade war with the United States drags on, but she says that could change.
Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department

Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — An hours-long outage Wednesday on StudentAid.
Some universities are freezing hiring as Trump threatens federal funding

Some universities are freezing hiring as Trump threatens federal funding

Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes, citing new financial uncertainty as the Trump administration threatens a range of cuts to federal contracts and research grants.
G7 foreign ministers start talks in Quebec as Joly pushes back on U.S. coercion

G7 foreign ministers start talks in Quebec as Joly pushes back on U.S. coercion

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday she's focused on working with Canada's peers to address global challenges as she welcomes her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan to Quebec.
The 2024 election in Georgia's Fulton County was 'organized and orderly,' independent monitors say

The 2024 election in Georgia's Fulton County was 'organized and orderly,' independent monitors say

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's Fulton County, where past elections have been marred by long lines, slow precinct reporting and even false claims of voter fraud , conducted an “organized and orderly” election last year, a team of independent monitors found.
Mark Carney set to name cabinet ministers at Friday morning ceremony

Mark Carney set to name cabinet ministers at Friday morning ceremony

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will reveal the makeup of his cabinet on Friday morning, a collection of Liberal ministers who will see Canada through the next election. The swearing-in ceremony for Carney's government is set for 11 a.m. at Rideau Hall.