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Ombudsman slams military's treatment of injured reservists, rangers

Ombudsman slams military's treatment of injured reservists, rangers

OTTAWA — Canadian Armed Forces ombudsman Gregory Lick is criticizing the military's treatment of ill and injured reservists and Canadian Rangers, saying the organization is failing to address long-standing gaps for Canada's part-time soldiers.
Japan Cabinet minister resigns over Unification Church ties

Japan Cabinet minister resigns over Unification Church ties

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy minister submitted his resignation Monday over ties to the Unification Church after facing mounting criticism in a widening controversy involving dozens of governing party lawmakers.
2 Arizona GOP officials vote against, then OK hand-count

2 Arizona GOP officials vote against, then OK hand-count

PHOENIX (AP) — The two Republicans on a county board in southeastern rural Arizona approved a proposal 2-1 Monday for a hand-count of all ballots in the Nov. 8 election after rejecting a differently worded motion during a chaotic meeting.
Conspiracy pushers target races for local election posts

Conspiracy pushers target races for local election posts

SHELTON, Wash. (AP) — Sixteen candidates for local office circled around the atrium of the civic center on a recent night in a logging town near the southern crook of Puget Sound.
Walker's chicken firm tied to benefits from unpaid labor

Walker's chicken firm tied to benefits from unpaid labor

ATLANTA (AP) — As Herschel Walker campaigns for the U.S. Senate, he calls for society to help the downtrodden the way he says others helped him overcome mental health struggles. That includes those in the criminal justice system.
Former Ontario provincial party leaders win mayoral races in Vaughan, Hamilton

Former Ontario provincial party leaders win mayoral races in Vaughan, Hamilton

TORONTO — Two former Ontario party leaders carved municipal paths to political redemption Monday, narrowly winning mayoral races mere months after disappointing provincial losses, while several large cities opted to hand their incumbents another term
Walker's chicken firm tied to benefits from unpaid labor

Walker's chicken firm tied to benefits from unpaid labor

ATLANTA (AP) — Herschel Walker campaigns for the U.S. Senate as a champion of free enterprise and advocate for the mentally ill, felons and others at the margins of society.
Ten notable mayoral winners in municipal elections across Ontario

Ten notable mayoral winners in municipal elections across Ontario

Results are in for municipal elections across Ontario.
Mark Sutcliffe promises to be a 'mayor for all of Ottawa' in victory speech

Mark Sutcliffe promises to be a 'mayor for all of Ottawa' in victory speech

Ottawa broadcaster Mark Sutcliffe promised unity and inclusion as he emerged the winner of the mayoral race in Canada's capital Monday night, saying he'd work on behalf of all residents in the city facing a host of challenges.
Indigenous apology cancelled, wrongly arrested man upset, after no-show by constables

Indigenous apology cancelled, wrongly arrested man upset, after no-show by constables

BELLA BELLA, B.C.