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Here are some facts about the proposed cull of hundreds of ostriches at B.C. farm

Here are some facts about the proposed cull of hundreds of ostriches at B.C. farm

Protesters have been gathered for weeks at an ostrich farm in Edgewood, B.C., where an outbreak of avian flu killed 69 of the birds in December and January. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wants the remaining 400 or so birds killed.
Judge blocks administration from revoking protected status for small subset of Venezuelans

Judge blocks administration from revoking protected status for small subset of Venezuelans

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An estimated 5,000 Venezuelans granted temporary protected status can continue to work and live in the U.S. despite a Supreme Court ruling revoking protections while their lawsuit against the Trump administration is pending. U.S.
Trump asks the Supreme Court to clear the way for federal downsizing plans

Trump asks the Supreme Court to clear the way for federal downsizing plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday renewed its request for the Supreme Court to clear the way for plans to downsize the federal workforce , while a lawsuit filed by labor unions and cities proceeds.
Shopify wins court battle against Canada Revenue Agency in merchant-data case

Shopify wins court battle against Canada Revenue Agency in merchant-data case

Shopify Inc. has come out on top of a battle with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney

Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney

SASKATOON — Alberta and Saskatchewan signed agreements with Ontario on Sunday to remove trade barriers ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to hash out a plan they hope will supercharge the economy.
Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots

Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider reviving a Republican challenge to an Illinois law that allows mail ballots to be counted if they are received up to two weeks after Election Day.
John Kennedy, Georgia's top Senate Republican, joins race for lieutenant governor

John Kennedy, Georgia's top Senate Republican, joins race for lieutenant governor

ATLANTA (AP) — John Kennedy, the top-ranking Republican in Georgia's state Senate, on Monday joined a growing field of GOP candidates seeking to become the state's next lieutenant governor in 2026.
Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubts

Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubts

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk that he won't bury the federal government in debt with his multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package.
Carney discusses "partnerships" with oil and gas executives in Calgary

Carney discusses "partnerships" with oil and gas executives in Calgary

CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down with oil and gas executives in Calgary Sunday to discuss partnerships and to get their input for his plans to make Canada an energy superpower.
Five things about Quebec's new language rules for businesses

Five things about Quebec's new language rules for businesses

MONTREAL — New rules took effect in Quebec on Sunday requiring French to be the dominant language on store signs and imposing stricter guidelines for product packaging.