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Liberals to amend Criminal Code terrorism provisions that block aid to Afghanistan

Liberals to amend Criminal Code terrorism provisions that block aid to Afghanistan

OTTAWA — The Liberal government introduced legislation on Thursday that would alter terrorism provisions of the Criminal Code that have blocked Canadian humanitarian aid from reaching Afghanistan.
U.S. President Joe Biden's long-awaited Canada visit to happen March 23-24

U.S. President Joe Biden's long-awaited Canada visit to happen March 23-24

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Ottawa on March 23 to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Canadian soil, his first visit north of the border since taking the oath of office in 2021.
Netanyahu airlifted to airport after protesters block road

Netanyahu airlifted to airport after protesters block road

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to be airlifted Thursday to the country's main international airport for an overseas trip after throngs of cars and protesters prevented him from driving there.
Law delaying expansion of assisted dying regime to March 2024 passes

Law delaying expansion of assisted dying regime to March 2024 passes

OTTAWA — A Liberal bill to delay the planned expansion of Canada's medically assisted dying regime has passed third reading in the Senate.
Tennessee governor OKs bill to cut Nashville council in half

Tennessee governor OKs bill to cut Nashville council in half

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Russian missile barrage slams into Ukrainian cities; 6 dead

Russian missile barrage slams into Ukrainian cities; 6 dead

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A barrage of more than 80 Russian missiles and a smaller number of exploding drones hit residential buildings and critical infrastructure across Ukraine on Thursday, killing six people and leaving hundreds of thousands without he
Anxiety, fear fill West Virginia transgender-health clinic

Anxiety, fear fill West Virginia transgender-health clinic

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.
'Best day to start is today': Alberta bill sets out budget restraint, more savings

'Best day to start is today': Alberta bill sets out budget restraint, more savings

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced legislation that would require it to keep a tight rein on spending, save for a rainy day and continue to pay down debt.
Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists, and more

Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists, and more

TORONTO — Ontario is considering expanding the scope of what certain health professionals, such as nurses, can do in periods of "high patient volumes.
Ontario cities, police forces ban TikTok on devices while others consider the move

Ontario cities, police forces ban TikTok on devices while others consider the move

TORONTO — Cities and police services across Ontario say they are following the federal government's lead in banning TikTok from work and government-owned devices, while others consider such bans, as privacy watchdogs assess the video-sharing platform