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Trudeau raises Poland's democratic backsliding as prime minister visits Toronto

Trudeau raises Poland's democratic backsliding as prime minister visits Toronto

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he raised concerns about reports that LGBTQ rights and democracy are under threat in Poland during a Friday visit with its prime minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, in Toronto.
Drag shows on US military bases canceled by Pentagon after Republican criticism

Drag shows on US military bases canceled by Pentagon after Republican criticism

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration has stopped U.S. military bases from hosting drag shows after criticism from some Republicans, amid a broader push in conservative-led states targeting LGBTQ+ celebrations.
Tanks, F-16 jets part of long-term aid for Ukraine, won't be ready for upcoming offensive, US says

Tanks, F-16 jets part of long-term aid for Ukraine, won't be ready for upcoming offensive, US says

PARIS (AP) — America's top military officer says training for Ukrainian forces on advanced U.S. Abrams tanks has started, but those weapons crucial over the long term in trying to expel Russia from occupied territory will not be ready in time for Kyiv's imminent counteroffensive.
Blinken says no cease-fire until Ukraine gains upper hand in war

Blinken says no cease-fire until Ukraine gains upper hand in war

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday the United States won't support peace talks in the war in Ukraine until Kyiv holds the upper hand, possibly after a Ukrainian counteroffensive that appears to be taking shape.
Trudeau continues to stand by David Johnston despite calls that he step down

Trudeau continues to stand by David Johnston despite calls that he step down

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is committed to keeping David Johnston in place as Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference, despite a majority of MPs voting in favour of his stepping down from the gig.
America's religious leaders sharply divided over abortion, a year after Roe v Wade's reversal

America's religious leaders sharply divided over abortion, a year after Roe v Wade's reversal

In the year since the Supreme Court struck down the nationwide right to abortion, America’s religious leaders and denominations have responded in strikingly diverse ways — some celebrating the state-level bans that have ensued, others angered that a conservative Christian cause has changed the law of the land in ways they consider oppressive.
Federal government provides $5.9M for Indigenous clean energy projects in B.C.

Federal government provides $5.9M for Indigenous clean energy projects in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada has announced the government is giving nearly $6 million for Indigenous communities in British Columbia to develop clean energy projects.
Urban sprawl on wooded lands presents unique challenges when fires spread: experts

Urban sprawl on wooded lands presents unique challenges when fires spread: experts

As more people build houses on the fringes of wooded areas, the approach to firefighting is getting more complex -- and the out-of-control wildfire near Halifax is one stark example, experts say.
B.C. to invest $17 million on science, Indigenous knowledge to restore Pacific salmon

B.C. to invest $17 million on science, Indigenous knowledge to restore Pacific salmon

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The British Columbia government is adding $17.25 million for ongoing efforts to save declining populations of wild Pacific salmon.
BMO completes US$160M deal to purchase Air Miles loyalty rewards program

BMO completes US$160M deal to purchase Air Miles loyalty rewards program

TORONTO — BMO Financial Group closed its acquisition of the Air Miles loyalty rewards program in Canada on Thursday, saying it plans to expand the program with new ways to earn and redeem points.
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