Skip to content

Politics

People in Gaza with Canadian relatives offered visas, but no guarantee of escape

People in Gaza with Canadian relatives offered visas, but no guarantee of escape

OTTAWA — Canadians desperate to bring extended family members in the Gaza Strip to safety will soon be able to apply for temporary visas for their loved ones, but the government can't guarantee they'll be able to escape.
Read more >
A voter pushed Nikki Haley to call Donald Trump a 'grave danger' to the US. Here's how she responded

A voter pushed Nikki Haley to call Donald Trump a 'grave danger' to the US. Here's how she responded

ANAMOSA, Iowa (AP) — Nikki Haley stopped short Thursday of answering one Iowa voter's question the way he'd hoped.
Read more >
Longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke found guilty of corruption

Longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke found guilty of corruption

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal jury convicted former Alderman Ed Burke on 13 corruption counts Thursday after hearing allegations the longest-serving City Council member in Chicago history with a 54-year tenure had used his power to win private law busines
Read more >
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy days after being ordered to pay $148 million in defamation case

Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy days after being ordered to pay $148 million in defamation case

NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Giuliani filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, acknowledging severe financial strain exacerbated by his pursuit of former President Donald Trump's lies about the 2020 election and a jury’s verdict last week requiring him to pay $148
Read more >
Things to know about a federal judge's ruling temporarily blocking California's gun law

Things to know about a federal judge's ruling temporarily blocking California's gun law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrats running California's government have passed some of the strictest gun laws in the country, but those efforts to restrict firearm access are increasingly facing successful challenges in court.
Read more >
Alberta commits extra $200M for family doctors, finalizes $1B health deal with Ottawa

Alberta commits extra $200M for family doctors, finalizes $1B health deal with Ottawa

CALGARY — The Alberta government is committing $200 million to help family doctors keep the lights on while a new funding agreement with physicians is hammered out. “This is stabilization money to keep those practices going,” Dr.
Read more >
THINGS TO KNOW: Deadline looms for new map in embattled North Dakota redistricting lawsuit

THINGS TO KNOW: Deadline looms for new map in embattled North Dakota redistricting lawsuit

BISMARCK, N.D.
Read more >
Ohio governor visits hospitals, talks to families as decision on gender-affirming care ban looms

Ohio governor visits hospitals, talks to families as decision on gender-affirming care ban looms

BEXLEY, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Gov.
Read more >
Newfoundland and Labrador hockey body axes post-game handshakes, citing 'issues'

Newfoundland and Labrador hockey body axes post-game handshakes, citing 'issues'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former National Hockey League player who now coaches in Newfoundland and Labrador says he disagrees with a recent decision by the province's amateur hockey governing body to ban team handshakes after games.
Read more >
New York City's teachers union sues Mayor Eric Adams over steep cuts to public schools

New York City's teachers union sues Mayor Eric Adams over steep cuts to public schools

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s teachers union is suing to block planned cuts to the city’s public schools, warning that steep budget reductions proposed by Mayor Eric Adams would weaken key education initiatives and violate state law.
Read more >