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China dismisses FBI statement on COVID-19 lab leak theory

China dismisses FBI statement on COVID-19 lab leak theory

BEIJING (AP) — For the second day in a row, China on Wednesday dismissed U.S. suggestions that the COVID-19 pandemic may have been triggered by a virus that leaked from a Chinese laboratory.
Service reduction in Canadian cities can lead to transit 'death spiral': researcher

Service reduction in Canadian cities can lead to transit 'death spiral': researcher

HALIFAX — Canadian cities should be nimble and prioritize service if they want to sustain and strengthen public transit systems in a time of declining ridership and labour challenges, a transit researcher says.
Ontario public health units press province for more stable funding

Ontario public health units press province for more stable funding

TORONTO — Ontario's public health units are calling on the government to stop using one-time funding to bridge a gap it created four years ago, and to provide them with a predictable source of money as they address a backlog of services built up over
Service reduction in Canadian cities can lead to transit 'death spiral': researcher

Service reduction in Canadian cities can lead to transit 'death spiral': researcher

HALIFAX — Canadian cities should be nimble and prioritize service if they want to sustain and strengthen public transit systems in a time of declining ridership and labour challenges, a transit researcher says.
Canada can learn from Australia on addressing foreign interference, experts say

Canada can learn from Australia on addressing foreign interference, experts say

OTTAWA — A former top public servant and a prominent national security researcher say Canada can look to Australia for ideas on better handling the threat of foreign interference.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ's budget praised for housing investment, criticized for lack of business help

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ's budget praised for housing investment, criticized for lack of business help

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government’s new budget will spend more as the economy shrinks.
Slovakia basks under NATO umbrella, sends Ukraine old arms

Slovakia basks under NATO umbrella, sends Ukraine old arms

LEST, Slovakia (AP) — Former Soviet satellite Slovakia has been a NATO member since 2004, but the reality of belonging to the world’s biggest military alliance really kicked in after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago.
Taiwan says 25 Chinese planes, 3 ships sent toward island

Taiwan says 25 Chinese planes, 3 ships sent toward island

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China sent 25 warplanes and three warships toward Taiwan on Wednesday morning, the island's Defense Ministry said, as tensions remain high between Beijing and Taipei’s main backer Washington.
Japan PM: Ban on same-sex marriage not discrimination

Japan PM: Ban on same-sex marriage not discrimination

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the country's ban on same-sex marriage is not discriminatory, insisting that constitutional freedom of marriage only envisions heterosexual unions, a comment that triggered criticism he is backtracking despi
Biden warns of 'MAGA' Republicans' desire to cut spending

Biden warns of 'MAGA' Republicans' desire to cut spending

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.