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California career politician Barbara Lee wins mayor race in embattled Oakland
The liberal-run city has had four different mayors in a four-month period after Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled this November ...
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As Canadian election nears, Liberals’ platform renews support for high-speed rail
Expansion of high-speed rail in Ontario and Quebec, infrastructure projects to support trade, and efforts to simplify ...
Manitoba seniors weigh in on top concerns for federal election
From the cost of living to health care to troubles with the United States, Manitoba seniors are considering the best person ...
Manitoba seniors say cost of living, health care, U.S. tariffs among top concerns in this federal election
From the cost of living to health care to sovereignty and tariff threats from the United States, Manitoba seniors are ...
Lancaster mayor’s remedy for homelessness: ‘Free fentanyl’ and ‘a purge’
The mayor of Lancaster, Rex Parris, has ignited a controversy after musing during a council meeting that one approach to ...
California mayor wants to give homeless people 'all the fentanyl they want': 'Need to purge these people'
A Southern California mayor said he wants to eliminate his city's homeless population by "giving them all the fentanyl they want," as he now faces a recall effort.
As L.A. Emerges From Wildfires, Can Its Mayor Recover, Too?
Los Angeles is rebuilding, but new crises are mounting and Mayor Karen Bass has been haunted by her absence when the fires ...
A California environmental law makes it ‘too damn hard’ to build. But do Democrats have the will to reform it?
The law is a favorite tool among the trade unions, which threaten developers with it to extract concessions. Any CEQA reform is likely to require the unions’ stamp of approval.
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Advance polls open for last day as election campaign heads into final week
Canadians hoping to vote early in the upcoming federal election have until the end of the day to visit an advance polling ...
These Christians and Sikhs say faith will guide their vote in this federal election
How does faith influence the vote in Alberta? On a Sunday morning, CBC News visited two churches and a gurdwara to talk with ...
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Pen/pencil predicament: Elections Canada says voters can use either when marking a ballot
Elections Canada says despite claims, voters can use a pen or pencil to mark their ballot, and using a pen won't lead to a ...
Who Is the Camerlengo? Cardinal Confirms Pope Francis' Death
In his role as camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Farrell is responsible for confirming the pope's death and conducting rituals such as sealing the papal apartment.