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As Ford ties Trudeau's future to carbon price, Poilievre demands meeting of premiers

As Ford ties Trudeau's future to carbon price, Poilievre demands meeting of premiers

OTTAWA — As the premier of Canada's largest province warned that Justin Trudeau's political future is tied to the fate of his consumer carbon price, the leader of the federal Conservatives urged the prime minister to convene an emergency meeting with
Free birth control, longer fuel-tax holiday: Some highlights of the Manitoba budget

Free birth control, longer fuel-tax holiday: Some highlights of the Manitoba budget

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government tabled on Tuesday its first budget since winning last October's provincial election. Here are some of the highlights: — Provincial fuel-tax holiday extended by three months to Sept. 30.
'Still Better Than a Carbon Tax' is Nova Scotia alternative to Ottawa's climate plan

'Still Better Than a Carbon Tax' is Nova Scotia alternative to Ottawa's climate plan

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier has responded to a challenge from the prime minister to submit an alternative to the federal carbon pricing program.
B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights

B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that would give federally recognized First Nations the legal right to acquire and hold land in the province. B.C.
Arizona congressman Raúl Grijalva says he has cancer, but plans to work while undergoing treatment

Arizona congressman Raúl Grijalva says he has cancer, but plans to work while undergoing treatment

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer, but he said he is continuing to work while undergoing treatment.
Wisconsin governor urges state Supreme Court to revoke restrictions on absentee ballot drop boxes

Wisconsin governor urges state Supreme Court to revoke restrictions on absentee ballot drop boxes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers urged the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday to overturn a ruling that banned absentee ballot drop boxes beyond the confines of election clerks' offices in the presidential battleground state.
Grocery code of conduct won't drive prices higher, Sobeys chief executive says

Grocery code of conduct won't drive prices higher, Sobeys chief executive says

TORONTO — There’s no evidence that a grocery code of conduct would raise food prices for Canadians, said Empire Co. Ltd. chief executive Michael Medline.
New police helicopters in Ontario to help fight car theft, find missing people

New police helicopters in Ontario to help fight car theft, find missing people

TORONTO — Four new police helicopters will help fight the car-theft crisis and assist searches for missing vulnerable people, the province and Toronto-area police forces say.
Anthony M. Kennedy to reflect on his life and his years on the Supreme Court in two-volume memoir

Anthony M. Kennedy to reflect on his life and his years on the Supreme Court in two-volume memoir

NEW YORK (AP) — Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony M.
Kansas GOP lawmakers revive a plan to stop giving voters 3 extra days to return mail ballots

Kansas GOP lawmakers revive a plan to stop giving voters 3 extra days to return mail ballots

TOPEKA, Kan.
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