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Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Cuban lawmakers unanimously approved sweeping reforms backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raúl Castro …
Read More »Virginia voters approve redistricting plan as parties jockey for advantage in U.S. midterms
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan on Tuesday that could boost Democrats’ chances of winning …
Read More »U.K. lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for anyone born after 2008
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Children in the U.K. who are 17 or younger, and anyone born in the future, will …
Read More »NFL owners unanimously approve player participation in 2028 Olympic flag football
NFL owners unanimously approved allowing players to participate in flag football for the 2028 Olympics. The vote at the spring meetings Tuesday authorized the league to negotiate safety provisions and scheduling logistics with the NFL Players Association and relevant international and national team governing bodies before it becomes reality during …
Read More »Tobacco giants’ creditors approve proposed $32.5B deal for health-care costs, recompense to smokers
A proposed deal that would see three tobacco giants pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada, has been approved by the companies’ creditors, a lawyer representing some of the creditors says, calling it an important milestone in a lengthy legal saga. The proposed $32.5-billion …
Read More »CN Rail mechanics, clerks vote overwhelmingly to approve strike mandate
Mechanics and clerks at Canadian National Railway Co. have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate that could see workers walk off the job as early as New Year’s Day. Unifor says 97 per cent and 96 per cent of the two groups, respectively, cast their ballots in favour, …
Read More »Port of Montreal dockworkers approve strike mandate – Montreal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 26, 2024 9:12 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have approved a strike mandate after more than a year of contract negotiations. Longshore workers voted 97.9 per cent in favour of …
Read More »Ford didn’t see or approve list of King’s counsel lawyers
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he did not see or approve names of lawyers his attorney general has designated King’s Counsel, an honorary title done away with decades ago due to patronage concerns. The government quietly issued a statement on the Friday afternoon before the Canada Day long weekend …
Read More »EPC votes to approve police HQ lawsuit settlement – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A legal battle ongoing for years in connection with the Winnipeg Police Headquarters building could soon be settled if city council signs off. On Wednesday, the city’s executive policy committee voted to accept a proposed settlement for fraud and deficiencies lawsuits. The …
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