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COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa

COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa

OTTAWA — As Canada's Paris Olympians and Paralympians were celebrated in Ottawa Wednesday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) also used the occasion to renew calls for increased federal funding.
Alberta information watchdog concerned as warnings about government bill not heeded

Alberta information watchdog concerned as warnings about government bill not heeded

EDMONTON — An Alberta government bill proposing changes to freedom of information rules has passed third and final reading in the legislature despite the province's information and privacy watchdog warning they will "significantly degrade" transparen
Chiefs vote for new negotiations on child welfare reforms, inclusion of N.W.T.

Chiefs vote for new negotiations on child welfare reforms, inclusion of N.W.T.

OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs agreed Wednesday to launch new negotiations with Canada over child welfare after voting down a $47.8 billion deal in October.
Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, Justice Department finds

Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, Justice Department finds

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Police Department uses excessive force and discriminates against Black people, according to the findings of a U.S.
New LAPD chief says he will work to protect immigrants ahead of Trump's plans for mass deportations

New LAPD chief says he will work to protect immigrants ahead of Trump's plans for mass deportations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The new chief of the Los Angeles police force said his department is working with consulate offices for Mexico and other Central American countries to draft a plan to protect immigrants ahead of the Trump administration’s plans for
Austin endorses women in combat jobs and exhorts West Point cadets to defend the Constitution

Austin endorses women in combat jobs and exhorts West Point cadets to defend the Constitution

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin used a speech at West Point Wednesday to forcefully endorse having women in combat roles and emphasize the military's obligation to defend the U.S.
Unlikely battleground California plays key role -- again -- in setting US House's political balance

Unlikely battleground California plays key role -- again -- in setting US House's political balance

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democrats and Republicans agreed on at least one thing before November’s election: California would play a central role in determining control of the U.S. House. Indeed it did.
Alberta minister wants to see $100B in data centre infrastructure in next five years

Alberta minister wants to see $100B in data centre infrastructure in next five years

EDMONTON — Alberta Technology Minister Nate Glubish says he's hoping to see $100 billion worth of artificial intelligence data centres under construction within the next five years.
Democrat Jerry Nadler steps aside from top Judiciary role, avoiding party fight

Democrat Jerry Nadler steps aside from top Judiciary role, avoiding party fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep.
Trump's picks for key positions in his second administration

Trump's picks for key positions in his second administration

President-elect Donald Trump has filled the key posts for his second term in office, prioritizing loyalty to him after he felt bruised and hampered by internal squabbling during his first term.