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How Paul Bernardo's prison transfer renewed an old legal debate over just two words

How Paul Bernardo's prison transfer renewed an old legal debate over just two words

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives say Canadians angry over Paul Bernardo's move to a medium-security prison have a Liberal government law to blame.
Justice Department will make prosecutor in Hunter Biden case available to testify before Congress

Justice Department will make prosecutor in Hunter Biden case available to testify before Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead prosecutor in the case against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter says he is willing to testify publicly this fall, setting up a clash with House Republicans who have demanded he come in soon for a closed-door interview.
B.C. crews hopeful of forecasted heavy rain dampening massive Donnie Creek wildfire

B.C. crews hopeful of forecasted heavy rain dampening massive Donnie Creek wildfire

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Crews fighting British Columbia's largest ever wildfire are hoping a "heavy, prolonged rain" in the forecast can help them turn the corner on the massive blaze.
Youth in food-insecure homes made more visits to doctors for mental health: study

Youth in food-insecure homes made more visits to doctors for mental health: study

The mere thought of grocery shopping causes so much anxiety for Jaimee Aragones that she avoids entering stores knowing she would return home without some food she can no longer afford for her kids.
Residents of two Ontario ridings set to head to the polls for byelections

Residents of two Ontario ridings set to head to the polls for byelections

Summer is the time for barbecues, bare feet and beaches – and for residents of two Ontario ridings, byelections.
'We sent Justin Trudeau a message': Conservatives notch Calgary byelection win

'We sent Justin Trudeau a message': Conservatives notch Calgary byelection win

CALGARY — The federal Conservatives coasted to victory Monday to fill a seat left vacant after MP Bob Benzen called it quits last year.
Ramaswamy slated to headline South Carolina county GOP fundraiser in return to early voting state

Ramaswamy slated to headline South Carolina county GOP fundraiser in return to early voting state

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Biotech entrepreneur and Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is slated to headline a GOP fundraiser in South Carolina as he returns to campaigning in the first-in-the-South primary state.
IRS is ending unannounced visits to taxpayers to protect worker safety and combat scammers

IRS is ending unannounced visits to taxpayers to protect worker safety and combat scammers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service said Monday it is ending its decades-old policy of making unannounced home and business visits, in an effort to help keep its workers safe and to combat scammers who pose as IRS agents.
Ex-USC dean sentenced to home confinement for bribery of Los Angeles County supervisor

Ex-USC dean sentenced to home confinement for bribery of Los Angeles County supervisor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former dean at the University of Southern California was sentenced to 1 1/2 years of home confinement on Monday for bribing a Los Angeles County supervisor in exchange for renewal of a lucrative contract.
Edmonton mayor announces funding to plant 1.5 million trees, expand urban canopy

Edmonton mayor announces funding to plant 1.5 million trees, expand urban canopy

Edmonton's mayor has announced joint funding from the municipal and federal governments to support the planting of 1.5 million trees. Amarjeet Sohi says $47.
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