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Double blow as S&P and Moody's downgrade СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's credit rating again, citing deficit

Double blow as S&P and Moody's downgrade СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's credit rating again, citing deficit

VICTORIA — Credit rating agencies S&P and Moody's have both downgraded British Columbia's rating on the same day, citing the province's ballooning deficit and the apparent lack of a plan to dig the province out of its fiscal hole.
Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports

Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada, delivering a rare rebuke to the president just hours after he unveiled sweeping plans to clamp down on in
Religious gathering cancelled in N.S. because of fears of U.S. border policies

Religious gathering cancelled in N.S. because of fears of U.S. border policies

FREDERICTON — A gathering of religious groups from across North America that was supposed to be held this year in Nova Scotia has been postponed indefinitely because of worries over U.S. border policies.
Outrage grows over Maryland man's mistaken deportation to El Salvador prison

Outrage grows over Maryland man's mistaken deportation to El Salvador prison

In the 22 days since Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to a notoriously violent prison in El Salvador , his young son has sought comfort in the scent of his missing father's clothes.
Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout

Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout

ATLANTA (AP) — Boxed into what they saw as an unsavory vote on outlawing spending on gender affirming care for transgender prisoners, Georgia Democrats chose a third option Wednesday. They walked out.
Social Security's acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts

Social Security's acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration's acting commissioner is facing calls to resign after he issued an order — which was quickly rescinded — that would have required Maine parents to register their newborns for Social Security number
Democrats' win in Wisconsin court race also is a big loss for Elon Musk

Democrats' win in Wisconsin court race also is a big loss for Elon Musk

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk has helped President Donald Trump abruptly change the federal government in the opening weeks of the year, but he's learned he can't change the laws of political gravity.
Federal judge questions whether EPA move to rapidly cancel 'green bank' grants was legal

Federal judge questions whether EPA move to rapidly cancel 'green bank' grants was legal

A federal judge on Wednesday pressed an attorney for the Environmental Protection Agency about whether the agency broke the law when it swiftly terminated $20 billion worth of grants awarded to nonprofits for a green bank by allegedly bulldozing past
Montana electricity generators not treated unfairly: Alberta utilities minister

Montana electricity generators not treated unfairly: Alberta utilities minister

Alberta's utilities minister says that, contrary to a new report, the province's electricity grid operator doesn't discriminate against U.S. power generators. The Office of the U.S.
Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused

Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused

Most teenagers don’t use drugs. There’s data to show that because of a 50-year-old government survey that may now be in jeopardy. The entire 17-member U.S.
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