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byDan Gray

May 15, 2025

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ATCO continues global growth
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Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House’s newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father. Grijalva was sworn in by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Wednesday shortly before the…
Poilievre says he won’t be changing his leadership style after caucus departures
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B.C. animal sanctuary tells of threats, ‘unjustified hate’ since reporting avian flu
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Top defence official says investor interest in Ottawa’s defence plans is growing
OTTAWA — A senior government official says the market is picking up on signals Ottawa is sending about rebuilding the military. Stefanie Beck, deputy minister of National Defence, says she’s “never had so many banks” and pension plans come to see her. Beck made the comments to an industry crowd gathered in Ottawa today for…