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Democracy the clear champion in U.S. midterm elections, say envoys in D.C., Ottawa

Democracy the clear champion in U.S. midterm elections, say envoys in D.C., Ottawa

WASHINGTON — Strong voter turnout, gracious concession speeches and the political demise of prominent election deniers helped make democracy the real winner in this week's midterm elections, say the ambassadors who represent Canada and the United Sta
Competition Bureau investigating Canadian Gas Association claims after complaint

Competition Bureau investigating Canadian Gas Association claims after complaint

CALGARY — The federal Competition Bureau is investigating the Canadian Gas Association to determine if it made misleading statements about the environmental impact of natural gas.
US providing abortion access for detained migrant youths

US providing abortion access for detained migrant youths

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S.
US Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia running for mayor of Chicago

US Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia running for mayor of Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — Days after he easily won reelection to Congress, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia announced on Thursday that he will join an already crowded field of candidates hoping to unseat Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she runs for a second term.
Former California officer charged with sexual assault

Former California officer charged with sexual assault

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Lawsuit grows against Navy over fuel-tainted Hawaii water

Lawsuit grows against Navy over fuel-tainted Hawaii water

HONOLULU (AP) — More than two dozen families have joined a lawsuit accusing the U.S. Navy of making them sick from jet fuel that leaked into the tap water in their Hawaii homes.
Alberta sovereignty act, protection for the unvaccinated part of Shandro's mandate

Alberta sovereignty act, protection for the unvaccinated part of Shandro's mandate

EDMONTON — Alberta's justice minister has received a long to-do list from Premier Danielle Smith in a mandate letter.
Russia withdrawing, Ukrainian official fears 'city of death'

Russia withdrawing, Ukrainian official fears 'city of death'

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said it began withdrawing troops from a strategic Ukrainian city Thursday, creating a potential turning point in the grinding war , while a Ukrainian official warned that Russian land mines could render Kherson a “city of
Trump Org. executive says he helped colleagues dodge taxes

Trump Org. executive says he helped colleagues dodge taxes

NEW YORK (AP) — One of Donald Trump’s top moneymen admitted Thursday to breaking the law to help fellow Trump Organization executives avoid taxes on company-paid apartments and other perks, including by preparing misleading tax returns and failing to
Illinois elects Democrat Eric Sorensen to US House seat

Illinois elects Democrat Eric Sorensen to US House seat

CHICAGO (AP) — A battleground race between newbies aiming to fill retiring U.S. Rep.