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Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban

Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas lawmaker who helped pioneer the state's restrictive abortion laws introduced a bill on Friday to clarify medical exceptions allowed under the law, representing a pivot from Republican legislators who have defended the sta
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Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports

Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S.
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SpaceX launches a new crew to the space station to replace NASA's stuck astronauts

SpaceX launches a new crew to the space station to replace NASA's stuck astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for the pair’s return after nine long months.
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Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version

Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version

British Columbia's government will follow through on its promise to repeal the province's consumer carbon tax after new Prime Minister Mark Carney moved to eliminate the federal version of the levy on Friday.
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Saskatchewan premier says photo of him being used to promote cryptocurrency scam

Saskatchewan premier says photo of him being used to promote cryptocurrency scam

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says beware of scammers using his face to sell cryptocurrency. Moe, in a post on social media, says his photo and pictures of other public figures are being used to promote cryptocurrency scams.
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CLOSER LOOK: Why the fraud industry is booming in Canada

CLOSER LOOK: Why the fraud industry is booming in Canada

March is Fraud Prevention Month — the perfect time to revisit our 'Inside the Village' podcast episode that explored why so many Canadians continue to fall victim to grandparent scams and fake romances
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Check measles vaccination status, urges Ontario's top doctor after surge

Check measles vaccination status, urges Ontario's top doctor after surge

'Over 96 per cent of cases in Ontario are among individuals who are unimmunized, or have unknown immunization status,' reports Dr. Kieran Moore, and a 'majority of Ontario's cases are concentrated in southwestern Ontario among unvaccinated people'
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Canada's Robertson, Sidey added to UFC Fight Night card in Des Moines

Canada's Robertson, Sidey added to UFC Fight Night card in Des Moines

LAS VEGAS — Canadians Gillian (The Savage) Roberson and Serhiy Sidey have been added to a May 3 UFC Fight Night card in Des Moines, Iowa. Robertson, ranked 12th among UFC strawweight contenders, will face No.
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Disability, gender equality advocates slam Carney's elimination of cabinet positions

Disability, gender equality advocates slam Carney's elimination of cabinet positions

TORONTO — Advocacy groups are panning Prime Minister Mark Carney for eliminating the cabinet positions dedicated to people with disabilities and women and gender equality issues.
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Quick quotes: Reaction to Mark Carney being sworn in as prime minister

Quick quotes: Reaction to Mark Carney being sworn in as prime minister

OTTAWA — Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Here's how some leaders and politicians are reacting to his appointment. — "I'd like to begin by … wishing Mr.
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