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Access restored at Port of Vancouver after blockade by protesters for Gaza

Access restored at Port of Vancouver after blockade by protesters for Gaza

VANCOUVER — Access to the Port of Vancouver has been restored after dozens of protesters with Palestinian flags and banners set up blockades at two entry points this morning.
Two N.B. men waiting for compensation a month after being cleared of 1983 murder

Two N.B. men waiting for compensation a month after being cleared of 1983 murder

FREDERICTON — Nearly a month after two New Brunswick men had their murder convictions overturned, the province is yet to act on a request for compensation and an apology.
Bill to update impact assessment law coming in spring: Wilkinson

Bill to update impact assessment law coming in spring: Wilkinson

OTTAWA — The federal government will introduce legislation this spring to fix the constitutional problems the Supreme Court of Canada has with the Impact Assessment Act, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says.

New Hampshire House refuses to either further restrict or protect abortion rights

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The Republican-led but closely divided New Hampshire House rejected three abortion bills Thursday, refusing to either further restrict or protect reproductive rights.
A look at some reaction to the Alberta government's proposed transgender policies

A look at some reaction to the Alberta government's proposed transgender policies

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced changes to rules surrounding transgender youth.
Interest rates not to blame for housing crisis, Macklem says

Interest rates not to blame for housing crisis, Macklem says

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank can't solve the housing crisis with interest rates because the root cause is a supply shortage.
AI is already permeating politics — and it’s time to put rules in place, experts say

AI is already permeating politics — and it’s time to put rules in place, experts say

OTTAWA — A woman in a grey-brown shirt sits next to a man, looking like she could be listening intently to someone out of frame. She has her arms crossed on a table — but also a third arm, clothed in plaid, propping up her chin.
Trump's political operation, spending heavily on legal expenses, starts 2024 with $42M

Trump's political operation, spending heavily on legal expenses, starts 2024 with $42M

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's political operation amassed about $130 million in the final months of last year but after spending heavily, headed into 2024 with more than $42 million to start the election year.
Procuring sex charge stayed against Saskatchewan MLA after he completed program

Procuring sex charge stayed against Saskatchewan MLA after he completed program

REGINA — The Crown has stayed a charge of seeking to obtain sexual services against a Saskatchewan legislature member.
Missouri Republicans are split over changes to state Senate districts

Missouri Republicans are split over changes to state Senate districts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.