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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says conservatives must learn to win in 'big cities'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says conservatives must learn to win in 'big cities'

OTTAWA — Whether in Alberta or elsewhere, conservatives need to learn how to win over voters in the largest cities, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Thursday.
Slain officers' families issue statements thanking public for support

Slain officers' families issue statements thanking public for support

EDMONTON — The families of two Edmonton police officers fatally shot earlier this month have issued statements thanking the public for their support.
China threatens consequences over US warship's actions

China threatens consequences over US warship's actions

BANGKOK (AP) — China threatened “serious consequences” Friday after the United States Navy sailed a destroyer around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea for the second day in a row, in a move Beijing claimed was a violation of its sovereignty and security.
WATCH: Regimental funeral process for two slain officers starting at 11:45 a.m.

WATCH: Regimental funeral process for two slain officers starting at 11:45 a.m.

The two officers were shot and killed in the early morning hours of March 16.
Trump arrested? Putin jailed? Fake AI images spread online

Trump arrested? Putin jailed? Fake AI images spread online

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump getting gang-tackled by riot-gear-clad New York City police officers. Russian President Vladimir Putin in prison grays behind the bars of a dimly lit concrete cell.
Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Canada's restaurant industry is bracing for the biggest jump in the country's alcohol excise duty in more than 40 years, spurring warnings the tax hike could force some bars and restaurants out of business.
Philippines confronts Chinese diplomats over sea disputes

Philippines confronts Chinese diplomats over sea disputes

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Filipino diplomats confronted Chinese officials in closed-door talks Friday with a slew of protests over China’s aggressive behavior in the South China Sea, including targeting a Philippine coast guard ship with a military-grade laser, but no resolution was reached on the issues, an official said.
Departments didn't consistently follow rules with McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board

Departments didn't consistently follow rules with McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board

OTTAWA — Internal audits of contracts with McKinsey & Company show federal government departments did not consistently follow certain administrative rules and procedures, the Treasury Board said Friday.
Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US gov't workers

Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US gov't workers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19 has been blocked by a federal appeals court.
Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says

Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says

NEW YORK (AP) — Attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022, according to a new report from the American Library Association released Thursday.
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