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Italy allows more migrants off rescue ships, standoff eases

Italy allows more migrants off rescue ships, standoff eases

MILAN (AP) — The far-right-led Italian government's weekslong standoff with aid groups running rescue ships partially eased Tuesday, as officials allowed all remaining migrants on two rescue ships to access port.
Nova Scotia should improve immigration system to meet ambitious goals: auditor

Nova Scotia should improve immigration system to meet ambitious goals: auditor

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia must have a better understanding of what immigrants need to settle in the province, as the government sets out ambitious targets to boost the general population, says a new auditor general report. The province is spending $6.
Legal challenges play out as voters cast ballots in midterms

Legal challenges play out as voters cast ballots in midterms

Election legal challenges were playing out Tuesday as voters cast ballots across the country in the midterm elections.
Safety knowledge, maintenance partly to blame for deadly sinking in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ: report

Safety knowledge, maintenance partly to blame for deadly sinking in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ: report

RICHMOND, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ — An investigation by the Transportation Safety Board into the sinking of a fishing boat in which two of the three crew members died identifies several “systemic safety issues.
Trudeau announces half a billion dollars more for rural high-speed internet access

Trudeau announces half a billion dollars more for rural high-speed internet access

OROMOCTO, N.B. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing an extra $475 million to the federal government's fund for delivering high-speed internet to rural homes across the country. Trudeau made the announcement today in Oromocto, N.B.
Nunavut politicians admonish ministers for not providing clear, prompt answers

Nunavut politicians admonish ministers for not providing clear, prompt answers

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok says it's clear better communication and partnership is needed after members of the legislature chastised territorial ministers for failing to provide adequate and timely answers to their questions.
New water strategy in Manitoba to focus more on conservation, Indigenous inclusion

New water strategy in Manitoba to focus more on conservation, Indigenous inclusion

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has released a new water strategy for the first time in 19 years — one that focuses more on conservation and Indigenous involvement.
Spanish minister under growing pressure over border deaths

Spanish minister under growing pressure over border deaths

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s interior minister is coming under increased pressure to be more transparent about how Spanish security forces responded to a June storming of its border with Morocco that led to the deaths of at least 23 migrants in th
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ regional district seeks emergency extension as winter water supply 'uncertain'

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ regional district seeks emergency extension as winter water supply 'uncertain'

SECHELT, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ — British Columbia's Sunshine Coast Regional District says continued "uncertainty" about its water supply means it will seek an extension of the state of local emergency declared last month.

Spanish govt proposes rules for lobbyists, public officials

MADRID (AP) — Spain's Council of Ministers presented a law Tuesday to increase the transparency of interactions between public officials and lobbyists.
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