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Portage and Main: Landmark Winnipeg intersection could open again to pedestrians

Portage and Main: Landmark Winnipeg intersection could open again to pedestrians

WINNIPEG — The landmark intersection of Portage Ave. and Main St., which has inspired a song, a stamp, and years of passionate debate among Winnipeg residents, may soon be open to pedestrians for the first time in more than 40 years.
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Final prosecution from 26 charges in 2021 Halifax housing protest ends in acquittal

Final prosecution from 26 charges in 2021 Halifax housing protest ends in acquittal

HALIFAX — The last of 26 charges laid after a 2021 Halifax housing protest has ended with an acquittal, capping a two-and-a-half-year legal saga during which just a handful of prosecutions proceeded.
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Nova Scotia legislature pays tribute to the late Brian Mulroney

Nova Scotia legislature pays tribute to the late Brian Mulroney

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia legislature has paid tribute to the late Brian Mulroney, lauding the former prime minister’s ties to the province.
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' state and presidential primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will compete for votes in Arkansas on Tuesday but not against each other. At least not yet.
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Takeaways from Hunter Biden's combative deposition with Republican lawmakers

Takeaways from Hunter Biden's combative deposition with Republican lawmakers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The transcript of the congressional deposition of Hunter Biden was released late Thursday, providing a full view of the contentious testimony that took place behind closed doors Wednesday as Republicans aggressively questioned the c
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A way with words: Political leaders past and present pay tribute to Brian Mulroney

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Brian Mulroney was remembered by politicians of all political stripes Thursday as a "giant" and a "visionary," as the country absorbed the news of his death at the age of 84. "Mr.
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8 sports wagering operators are licensed in North Carolina to take bets starting March 11

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Eight sports gambling companies received North Carolina government licenses on Thursday so they can accept wagers from people in the state from mobile devices and computers in less than two weeks.
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Justin Amash announces Republican bid for Michigan US Senate seat after having previously left GOP

Justin Amash announces Republican bid for Michigan US Senate seat after having previously left GOP

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Justin Amash , who left the GOP in 2019 after calling for the impeachment of then-President Donald Trump, announced a Republican bid for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat Thursday.
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Law to protect long-term funding of federal child-care system passes final hurdle

Law to protect long-term funding of federal child-care system passes final hurdle

OTTAWA — Legislation that commits the federal government to long-term funding of the national child-care system is poised to become law. The bill aims to enshrine the system into law, making it harder for future governments to defund it.
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What Canadians are saying about the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney

What Canadians are saying about the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney

OTTAWA — Brian Mulroney is dead at 84. His family announced late Thursday that Canada's 18th prime minister died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Here's a sampling of how Canadians are responding to the news.
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