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Canada's war crimes program hasn't publicly updated its activities in eight years

Canada's war crimes program hasn't publicly updated its activities in eight years

OTTAWA — A federal government unit tasked with keeping war criminals out of Canada has not published a report on its activities in more than eight years, and its budget hasn't been adjusted in more than two decades.
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Canada summons Russian ambassador in protest of Alexei Navalny's death

Canada summons Russian ambassador in protest of Alexei Navalny's death

OTTAWA — Canada has summoned the Kremlin's ambassador in Ottawa for a lambasting over the reported death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny while in Russian custody, Global Affairs Canada says.
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Kentucky Senate supports constitutional change to restrict end-of-term gubernatorial pardon powers

Kentucky Senate supports constitutional change to restrict end-of-term gubernatorial pardon powers

FRANKFORT, Ky.
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Online harms bill coming next week, PM says; promises focus on kids, not censorship

Online harms bill coming next week, PM says; promises focus on kids, not censorship

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising that his government's upcoming bill to legislate against online harms will focus on making the internet safer for minors, while not censoring it for the rest of Canadians.
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Pennsylvania's high court throws out GOP lawmakers' subpoena in 2020 presidential election case

Pennsylvania's high court throws out GOP lawmakers' subpoena in 2020 presidential election case

HARRISBURG, Pa.
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No cuts to people or services, but B.C. budget deficit to rise, finance minister says

No cuts to people or services, but B.C. budget deficit to rise, finance minister says

VICTORIA — British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says the province should prepare for a fiscal deficit in the upcoming budget — but there won't be cuts that result in a "deficit of services".
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Prime minister announces $175 million for Edmonton to help build affordable housing

Prime minister announces $175 million for Edmonton to help build affordable housing

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday $175 million in funding to fast-track more than 5,200 new housing units in Edmonton over the next three years.
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Quebec adopts bill restricting lease transfers, often used to limit rent increases

Quebec adopts bill restricting lease transfers, often used to limit rent increases

QUEBEC — The Quebec government adopted a controversial housing bill Wednesday that will restrict a popular tool tenants have used for years to limit rent increases. The new law will allow landlords to reject lease transfers for any reason.
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It's an election year, and Biden's team is signaling a more aggressive posture toward the press

It's an election year, and Biden's team is signaling a more aggressive posture toward the press

NEW YORK (AP) — Occupants of the White House have grumbled over news coverage practically since the place was built.
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Ex-romantic partner of Massachusetts governor says she's ready to serve on state's high court

Ex-romantic partner of Massachusetts governor says she's ready to serve on state's high court

BOSTON (AP) — Appeals Court Associate Justice Gabrielle R. Wolohojian, a former romantic partner of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, testified Wednesday before the Governor’s Council on her nomination to the state’s highest court.
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