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As provinces hand out cash, advocates say inflation help should be more targeted

As provinces hand out cash, advocates say inflation help should be more targeted

MONTREAL — As provincial governments hand out one-time cash payments to help residents cope with inflation, anti-poverty advocates say the efforts are a missed opportunity to help those most in need.
Sovereignty Act rollback: Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on bill

Sovereignty Act rollback: Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on bill

EDMONTON — The top adviser to incoming Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her proposed sovereignty act would respect Supreme Court decisions – a reversal of her core policy promise on how she would challenge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s governmen
Diagolon founder denied release after bail hearing concludes in Saskatoon

Diagolon founder denied release after bail hearing concludes in Saskatoon

SASKATOON — The founder of the online group "Diagolon" remains in custody after being denied release following a bail hearing in Saskatchewan. Jeremy MacKenzie was arrested on September 29 in Cole Harbour, N.S.
Merkel praises others as she accepts UN refugee agency award

Merkel praises others as she accepts UN refugee agency award

GENEVA (AP) — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the U.N.

Jailed Russian activist Kara-Murza wins Europe rights prize

STRASBOURG, France (AP) — A jailed Russian opposition activist was awarded a top European human rights prize on Monday, just as a Moscow court extended his detention until December.
Small business group files suit over Biden student loan plan

Small business group files suit over Biden student loan plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — A small-business advocacy group has filed a new lawsuit seeking to block the Biden administration's efforts to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans — the latest legal challenge to the program.

Florida governor debate on for Oct. 24 after hurricane delay

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — The only scheduled debate between candidates for governor in Florida is back on for Oct. 24 after a delay caused by Hurricane Ian. Republican Gov.
Study: Most Maine schools fall short on Wabanaki history

Study: Most Maine schools fall short on Wabanaki history

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Maine Department of Education is not doing enough to enforce a decades-old law requiring students to be taught about Native American history, leading most schools to fall short, according to a study.
Billionaire Caruso on spending binge to sway LA mayor's race

Billionaire Caruso on spending binge to sway LA mayor's race

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rick Caruso, billionaire developer and underdog candidate for Los Angeles mayor , is mounting what might become the city’s largest-ever voter-turnout operation to try to defeat U.S. Rep.
Analysts: Russian missiles seek to levy pain, could backfire

Analysts: Russian missiles seek to levy pain, could backfire

LONDON (AP) — The Russian missiles that rained down Monday on cities across Ukraine, bringing fear and destruction to areas that had seen months of relative calm, are an escalation in Moscow's war against its neighbor.