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Youri Chassin quits CAQ to sit as Independent, says government spends too much

Youri Chassin quits CAQ to sit as Independent, says government spends too much

QUÉBEC — Quebec legislature member Youri Chassin announced Thursday he's leaving the Coalition Avenir Québec to sit as an Independent, becoming the second member of government to quit in a little more than one week.
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ACLU Michigan commits $2 million in ads focusing on reproductive rights for state Supreme Court race

ACLU Michigan commits $2 million in ads focusing on reproductive rights for state Supreme Court race

LANSING, Mich.
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Alberta First Nation suing federal government over right to clean drinking water

Alberta First Nation suing federal government over right to clean drinking water

EDMONTON — An Alberta First Nation has revived a lawsuit it launched 10 years ago in an effort to get the federal government to recognize its human right to clean, safe water.
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Conservatives say they have solution for online harassment after Liberals 'failed'

Conservatives say they have solution for online harassment after Liberals 'failed'

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says her party will introduce a bill in the House of Commons next week to protect people from online harassment.
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Candidates can use campaign funds for child care in most states, but few do

Candidates can use campaign funds for child care in most states, but few do

Georgia Democratic Sen. Kim Jackson has two boys — a 3-year-old and a 4-month old.
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DHL sues MyPillow, alleging company founded by Mike Lindell owes $800,000

DHL sues MyPillow, alleging company founded by Mike Lindell owes $800,000

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Package delivery company DHL is suing MyPillow, alleging the company synonymous with its founder, chief pitchman and election denier Mike Lindell owes nearly $800,000 for unpaid bills.
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North Dakota judge strikes down the state's abortion ban

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A state judge struck down North Dakota's ban on abortion Thursday, saying that the state constitution creates a fundamental right to access abortion before a fetus is viable.
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Young women are more liberal than they’ve been in decades, a Gallup analysis finds

Young women are more liberal than they’ve been in decades, a Gallup analysis finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Young women are more liberal than they have been in decades, according to a Gallup analysis of more than 20 years of polling data.
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Manitoba grand chief's death marked with ceremonies, mourners attend legislature

Manitoba grand chief's death marked with ceremonies, mourners attend legislature

WINNIPEG — Grand Chief Cathy Merrick was remembered Wednesday as a leader who combined strength with compassion and who never stopped fighting to better people's lives.
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More layoffs coming for employees who worked at Ontario Science Centre

More layoffs coming for employees who worked at Ontario Science Centre

TORONTO — More workers at the Ontario Science Centre are set to lose their jobs as the abruptly shuttered east-Toronto attraction contemplates a move to a temporary home, potentially in a neighbouring city.
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