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Indigenous leaders say Quebec's language bill colonial, paternalistic

Indigenous leaders say Quebec's language bill colonial, paternalistic

QUEBEC — Indigenous leaders in Quebec say the government's French-language bill is destructive, paternalistic and could put the survival of First Nations languages at risk.
Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans US

Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because supply disruptions and a massive safety recall have swept many leading brands off store shelves.
Woman tells court Hoggard choked her during sex assault, making her fear for her life

Woman tells court Hoggard choked her during sex assault, making her fear for her life

TORONTO — An Ottawa woman told a Toronto court Tuesday that Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard choked her hard enough to make her fear for her life as he sexually assaulted her in his hotel room more than five years ago.
Toronto's SickKids hospital reports seven probable cases of mystery liver disease

Toronto's SickKids hospital reports seven probable cases of mystery liver disease

Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children says it has identified seven probable cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown origin. The research and pediatric hospital, also known as SickKids, says the mysterious cases were identified between Oct.
Can you believe it? More people watched Kentucky Derby later

Can you believe it? More people watched Kentucky Derby later

NEW YORK (AP) — Perhaps trying to make sure it really happened, more people watched replays of 80-1 underdog Rich Strike winning the Kentucky Derby than watched it live.
Rappers Young Thug, Gunna charged with racketeering

Rappers Young Thug, Gunna charged with racketeering

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta rapper Young Thug co-founded a violent street gang that committed multiple murders, shootings and carjackings over roughly a decade and promoted its activities in songs and on social media, prosecutors allege in a sprawling ind
Pandemic ups and downs likely still compounding surgical backlogs

Pandemic ups and downs likely still compounding surgical backlogs

OTTAWA — The ups and downs of pandemic waves continue to affect wait times for elective surgeries in Canada, adding to concerns about mounting backlogs as provinces ease restrictions, new data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information shows.
Strike at Sobeys distribution centre in Quebec ends after workers ratify new deal

Strike at Sobeys distribution centre in Quebec ends after workers ratify new deal

Workers at a Sobeys distribution centre in Quebec have ratified a new contract, ending a three-month strike over wages and benefits. Empire Co. Ltd.
'Succession' star glues hand to Starbucks counter in protest

'Succession' star glues hand to Starbucks counter in protest

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and activist James Cromwell has gone from “Succession’s” Uncle Ewan to real-life supergluin’ — pasting his hand to a midtown Manhattan Starbucks counter on Tuesday to protest the coffee chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk.
Queen delegates opening of Parliament for 1st time

Queen delegates opening of Parliament for 1st time

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II delegated one of her most important public duties to Prince Charles on Tuesday, underscoring the increasingly central role the heir to the crown is taking as his mother prepares to celebrate 70 years on the throne.
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