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Another politically progressive prosecutor in the San Francisco Bay Area faces recall election

Another politically progressive prosecutor in the San Francisco Bay Area faces recall election

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco Bay Area voters will weigh in on the recall of another progressive district attorney who ran on a platform of offender rehabilitation and police accountability, and whose critics say is undermining public safety.
Ottawa to acquire Quebec Bridge from CN, will spend $1 billion on span over 25 years

Ottawa to acquire Quebec Bridge from CN, will spend $1 billion on span over 25 years

QUEBEC — The federal government says it has reached a deal with Canadian National Railway Company to acquire the historic Quebec Bridge, following decades of political wrangling over what to do with the century-old span.
The Rural Municipalities of Alberta fear trio of provincial bills are a power grab

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta fear trio of provincial bills are a power grab

EDMONTON — Alberta's rural municipalities are teeing off on a trilogy of provincial bills they say erode trust and attack local authority.
Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia

Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Republican voters advanced strong Senate contenders in Maryland and West Virginia on Tuesday, giving the GOP a big boost in its push to claim control of Congress' upper chamber. Former Gov.
Sex assault survivors livid with Ontario over delays to proposed justice bill

Sex assault survivors livid with Ontario over delays to proposed justice bill

TORONTO — Sex assault survivors and the opposition are livid with the Ontario government for what they call procedural games over a proposed justice bill.
Nova Scotia lacks accurate caseload count for burdened social workers: official

Nova Scotia lacks accurate caseload count for burdened social workers: official

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Department of Community Services doesn't have a clear picture of how many active cases involving children and families at risk its social workers are handling, a legislature committee was told Wednesday.
Future of Texas' migrant-blocking buoys may hinge on whether the Rio Grande is 'navigable'

Future of Texas' migrant-blocking buoys may hinge on whether the Rio Grande is 'navigable'

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The future of a barrier of giant buoys that Texas Gov.
Impaired drivers in Ontario to face tougher penalties including lifetime suspension

Impaired drivers in Ontario to face tougher penalties including lifetime suspension

TORONTO — People in Ontario convicted of impaired driving would have to install an ignition interlock device in their car and wouldn't be allowed to drive again if they kill someone while impaired behind the wheel, under upcoming legislation.
Incumbent Brandon Scott prevails in Baltimore mayor’s race primary

Incumbent Brandon Scott prevails in Baltimore mayor’s race primary

BALTIMORE (AP) — Incumbent Brandon Scott handily beat out one of his predecessors in Baltimore’s Democratic primary for mayor Tuesday, all but ensuring a second term in office.
Nova Scotia drafting plan to fill gaps in services for people with autism

Nova Scotia drafting plan to fill gaps in services for people with autism

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has started drafting a provincial autism action plan. Among other things, the plan will identify existing services and initiatives for children, youth and adults on the autism spectrum and their families.
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