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Tories maintain slight lead over Liberals in new poll, but with smaller gap

Tories maintain slight lead over Liberals in new poll, but with smaller gap

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals have regained some popular support after the Conservatives enjoyed a surge when Pierre Poilievre became leader last month.
Defence minister talks with NATO allies about strengthening Latvian battlegroup

Defence minister talks with NATO allies about strengthening Latvian battlegroup

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand met with allies on Wednesday to discuss reinforcing a Canadian-led battlegroup in Latvia with thousands more soldiers, even as uncertainty swirled around what this country can — and will — provide.
Noem: No special legislative session for food tax repeal

Noem: No special legislative session for food tax repeal

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov.
Explainer of issues in stalled Ontario education worker bargaining

Explainer of issues in stalled Ontario education worker bargaining

TORONTO — About 55,000 Ontario education workers such as administration staff, librarians, early childhood educators and custodians could soon be in a legal strike position.
Who's in and who's out as Conservative party critics under Poilievre's leadership

Who's in and who's out as Conservative party critics under Poilievre's leadership

OTTAWA — In an effort to send a message of unity, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has welcomed two former leadership rivals to serve as critics in Parliament — but he has also left out two of the party's more prominent names.
N.S. premier refuses to discuss future of Speaker ahead of new legislature sitting

N.S. premier refuses to discuss future of Speaker ahead of new legislature sitting

HALIFAX — A day before the start of the Nova Scotia legislature’s fall sitting, Premier Tim Houston refused to say Wednesday whether his government would attempt to replace the Speaker.
Biden goes West on 3-state tour as midterm elections near

Biden goes West on 3-state tour as midterm elections near

VAIL, Colo.
Extendicare exit: Private for-profit long-term care ends in Saskatchewan

Extendicare exit: Private for-profit long-term care ends in Saskatchewan

REGINA — Private for-profit long-term care has come to an end in Saskatchewan, following the departure of Extendicare.
Poland's minister for EU affairs leaves government

Poland's minister for EU affairs leaves government

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s minister for ties with the European Union resigned Wednesday amid the government's fractious relationship with the 27-nation bloc and domestic tensions.
Connecticut GOP candidate acknowledges work in Saudi Arabia

Connecticut GOP candidate acknowledges work in Saudi Arabia

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — For months, Bob Stefanowski, the Republican candidate for governor in Connecticut, declined to reveal the clients of his lucrative business consulting firm, saying he had a duty to customers to keep certain things confidential.