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Manitoba cabinet to get shuffled after some ministers announce plans to retire

Manitoba cabinet to get shuffled after some ministers announce plans to retire

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is planning a cabinet shuffle after several of her Progressive Conservative caucus members recently announced they will not run again in the election slated for Oct. 3.
Authorities probe who was behind uprising in Brazil capital

Authorities probe who was behind uprising in Brazil capital

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian authorities said Monday that they were looking into who may have been behind the shocking uprising that sent protesters storming into the nation’s halls of power in a riot that had striking similarities to the Jan.
ND considers legal sports betting outside of tribal casinos

ND considers legal sports betting outside of tribal casinos

Amid ongoing efforts to legalize sports betting in North Dakota — and expand it beyond the tribal casinos, where it's already allowed — a House panel heard arguments Monday over a measure to let voters decide the issue next year.
As Brazil reels from riots, Bolsonaro finds home in Florida

As Brazil reels from riots, Bolsonaro finds home in Florida

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — As Brazil reels from mobs of rioters swarming its seats of power, its former leader has decamped to a Florida resort, where droves of supporters flocked to cheer on their ousted president.
Arkansas lawmakers say education top issue as session starts

Arkansas lawmakers say education top issue as session starts

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers kicked off their annual legislative session Monday, with Republicans enjoying expanded supermajorities and embracing an agenda by incoming Gov.
Nova Scotia man wants answers after wife dies following seven-hour ER wait

Nova Scotia man wants answers after wife dies following seven-hour ER wait

AMHERST, NOVA SCOTIA — A Nova Scotia man whose 37-year-old wife died in hospital after waiting seven hours to see a doctor is looking for answers from the provincial health system.
Toronto police board approves proposed $48-million funding increase despite criticism

Toronto police board approves proposed $48-million funding increase despite criticism

TORONTO — A proposal to increase Toronto's police budget by nearly $50 million was passed unanimously by the force's board on Monday, despite outcry from critics who said the money would be better invested in underfunded community services.
Alberta to send out inflation-aid cash to those on income supports at end of month

Alberta to send out inflation-aid cash to those on income supports at end of month

EDMONTON — Albertans on income-support programs are to begin receiving inflation-relief payments at the end of the month. Affordability Minister Matt Jones said Monday that the first of six monthly $100 cheques are to be sent out on Jan. 31.
Ottawa's LRT system still partly closed and under repair after freezing rain damage

Ottawa's LRT system still partly closed and under repair after freezing rain damage

OTTAWA — As a partial closure of Ottawa's light-rail transit line continues, several people travelling through the central Parliament station Monday said they were unaware of the disruption — and asking for directions in the absence of OC Transpo sta
Polish leaders meet, discuss further support for Ukraine

Polish leaders meet, discuss further support for Ukraine

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s President Andrzej Duda met Monday with the prime minister and some of his ministers to discuss security issues amid the war in neighboring Ukraine, including Kyiv's request for delivery of Western-made heavy battle tank