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Ottawa may have to adjust future help for Ukrainian refugees: immigration minister

Ottawa may have to adjust future help for Ukrainian refugees: immigration minister

CALGARY — Canada may have to consider updating future supports for Ukrainians seeking refuge from war, federal Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said Monday.
Ex-NDP member axed from Ontario caucus says he's participating in misconduct probe

Ex-NDP member axed from Ontario caucus says he's participating in misconduct probe

ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. — A former NDP member of provincial parliament in Ontario who was axed from caucus this past weekend says he's fully participating in an independent investigation.
EU disinformation head: Canada can counter interference by boosting media literacy

EU disinformation head: Canada can counter interference by boosting media literacy

OTTAWA — The European Union's head of combating foreign interference in communications says explosive allegations about Beijing's meddling in elections can be an opportunity to improve Canadians' understanding of disinformation and media literacy.
Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence

Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence

OTTAWA — The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of guidelines to help hospital workers manage children's pain — particularly for those who can't communicate when they're hurt.
Minnesota gun ruling is latest citing Supreme Court decision

Minnesota gun ruling is latest citing Supreme Court decision

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A federal court ruling that a Minnesota law prohibiting 18-to-20-year-olds from obtaining permits to carry handguns in public is unconstitutional remained on hold Monday while the state pursues a potential appeal.
Finland doubling NATO's border with Russia in blow to Putin

Finland doubling NATO's border with Russia in blow to Putin

BRUSSELS (AP) — The blue-and-white Finnish flag rises outside NATO headquarters Tuesday afternoon, making Finland a member and doubling Russia’s border with the world’s biggest security alliance.

Businessman gets 8 years in prison for theft of COVID funds

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut businessman who conspired with a now-former state lawmaker to steal federal coronavirus relief funds from the city of West Haven was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison for his role in the scheme.
Who is Juan Merchan, the NY judge handling Trump's case?

Who is Juan Merchan, the NY judge handling Trump's case?

NEW YORK (AP) — His caseload has featured charges against former President Donald Trump's company and some of Trump's closest associates in business and politics.

Wisconsin: What to expect on election night

Voters in Wisconsin will pick a Supreme Court justice on Tuesday, choosing between Democratic-backed Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz and Republican-backed former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly in a race that will determin

Chicago: What to expect on election night

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson face off in the city’s runoff election for mayor on Tuesday, vying to replace outgoing incumbent Lori Lightfoot.
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