Utah repeals ban on collective bargaining for teachers, firefighters and police unions

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has repealed a collective bargaining ban passed earlier this year that prevented labor unions serving teachers, firefighters, police and other public employees from negotiating…

Corb Lund must re-apply to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE — Amendments to Alberta’s legislation on citizen-initiated referendums mean Corb Lund’s recently approved application for a petition drive to stop new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the…

Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, the last Democrat to hold statewide office in Alabama, kicked off his campaign for governor Friday, saying voters deserve a choice…

Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problems

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department violated the constitutional rights of a close friend of James Comey and must return to him computer files that prosecutors had hoped to use…

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Trump was unable to insult his way to victory in Indiana redistricting battle

If Indiana Republican senators had any doubt about what to do with President Donald Trump’s redistricting proposal, he helped them make up their minds the night before this week’s vote.…

Family of teen shot dead by police suing…

Family of teen shot dead by police suing Longueuil, Que., police force | CBC News The family of an unarmed 15-year-old shot dead by a police officer in September, said…

Ottawa, Alberta have agreed to extend $15-a-day child-care fees to 2027

CALGARY — Alberta’s early-learning and child-care fees will remain at $15-a-day through to 2027 as it works with Ottawa to firm up a more permanent deal. The two jointly announced…

Liberals to open new fast track to permanent…

The federal government is promising to open up permanent residency for foreign doctors working in Canada as temporary foreign residents in order to tackle the doctor shortage across the country. …

GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee threatened Friday to begin contempt of Congress proceedings against former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton if they refuse…