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Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54

Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54

LOS ANGELES — Lisa Marie Presley, a singer-songwriter, Elvis’ only daughter and a dedicated keeper of her father’s legacy, died Thursday after being hospitalized for a medical emergency . She was 54.
Prince Harry's memoir opens at a record-setting sales pace

Prince Harry's memoir opens at a record-setting sales pace

NEW YORK (AP) — No, the public has not tired of hearing about Prince Harry . Sales for “Spare" have placed the Duke of Sussex in some rarefied company.
Banking regulator launches consultations on mortgage rules, proposes additions

Banking regulator launches consultations on mortgage rules, proposes additions

TORONTO — Stricter rules around qualifying for a mortgage could be coming as Canada's banking regulator seeks feedback on several proposals to limit the number of overstreched borrowers.
Rights group releases scathing report on Canada's violations of Indigenous rights

Rights group releases scathing report on Canada's violations of Indigenous rights

NEW YORK — A leading human rights group says Canada is failing to address long-standing abuses, delivering a scathing rebuke of what it calls the federal government’s inadequate climate policy and violations of the rights of Indigenous people and imm
Premier, sovereignty bill are barriers to progress on emerging energy: Alberta NDP

Premier, sovereignty bill are barriers to progress on emerging energy: Alberta NDP

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition NDP leader wants to see more details of Ottawa's proposed plan for green energy jobs, but says Premier Danielle Smith’s knee-jerk criticism and her sovereignty act don't help anyone.
'A raw nerve': Alberta professor to assess level of white supremacy in military

'A raw nerve': Alberta professor to assess level of white supremacy in military

The Department of National Defence has awarded a grant to a University of Alberta professor to conduct a deep dive into the extent of white supremacy in the Canadian Armed Forces.
'Not hiding': Transport minister says Ottawa will be accountable on travel mess

'Not hiding': Transport minister says Ottawa will be accountable on travel mess

OTTAWA — Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said Thursday the Liberal government is "not hiding" from the travel debacle that unfolded over the holidays.
Dish from Harry, one of their own, could fuel royal change

Dish from Harry, one of their own, could fuel royal change

LONDON (AP) — In public, they present a united front — always. But Prince Harry has a very different story to tell about the British royals and the way they operate.
As under-the-table market grows, patients urge Ottawa to regulate magic mushrooms

As under-the-table market grows, patients urge Ottawa to regulate magic mushrooms

OTTAWA — Thomas Hartle became one of the first Canadians to receive a federal exemption to treat symptoms of his stage-four colon cancer with magic mushrooms just a few years ago — and he was celebrated for it.
Workers reported missing after explosion rocks propane facility north of Montreal

Workers reported missing after explosion rocks propane facility north of Montreal

SAINT-ROCH-DE-L'ACHIGAN, Que. — Municipal officials say as many as four workers are missing after an explosion Thursday at a propane facility in St-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Que., north of Montreal.
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