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RCMP rolls out body-worn cameras for officers nationally

RCMP rolls out body-worn cameras for officers nationally

OTTAWA — The RCMP is rolling out body-worn cameras for officers, deploying more than 10,000 cameras across the country in the next 12 to 18 months. Officers will be expected to turn on their cameras when they answer calls or interact with the public.
Ambitious Centre Block renovation project nearly ready to enter the rebuilding phase

Ambitious Centre Block renovation project nearly ready to enter the rebuilding phase

OTTAWA — The major restoration of Parliament's Centre Block is nearly ready to enter the rebuilding phase after six years of demolition, primary excavation and abatement. The renovation is estimated to cost between $4.5 billion and $5 billion.
Ontario signs $100M deal with Elon Musk's Starlink system

Ontario signs $100M deal with Elon Musk's Starlink system

Premier Doug Ford's government has signed a $100-million deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to deliver high-speed internet to remote residents in rural and northern Ontario.
Bohannan requests a recount in Iowa’s close congressional race as GOP wins control of House

Bohannan requests a recount in Iowa’s close congressional race as GOP wins control of House

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Democrat looking to unseat an incumbent Republican in a close Iowa congressional race, one of a handful yet to be called after Republicans won control of the U.S. House, has asked for a recount.
Trump expected to choose vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, AP sources say

Trump expected to choose vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, AP sources say

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F.
$574 million in federal financing to help build Vancouver rental homes

$574 million in federal financing to help build Vancouver rental homes

VANCOUVER — The federal government is providing more than $574 million in financing to help build about 950 rental homes in Vancouver.
What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general

What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general has created a remarkable amount of hesitation from Republicans, who are otherwise inclined to follow Trump’s wishes.
What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?

What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump moves to set up a more forceful presidency than in his first term, he is choosing loyalists for his Cabinet and considering a tool known as recess appointments to skip over Senate confirmations for ev
Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump .
NDP unveil campaign pledge to remove GST on internet, heat, diapers, more

NDP unveil campaign pledge to remove GST on internet, heat, diapers, more

OTTAWA — The NDP would remove the GST on all "essentials" if it forms the government after the next election, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Thursday.