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Legitimacy of mass voter challenge on trial in political battleground Georgia

Legitimacy of mass voter challenge on trial in political battleground Georgia

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A former Georgia voter testified Thursday that he felt “overwhelmed” and “discouraged” when he learned that his eligibility to cast a ballot in the state had been challenged ahead of a critical election for two U.S.
Ontario NDP leader under fire for removal of rookie legislator

Ontario NDP leader under fire for removal of rookie legislator

TORONTO — The Ontario NDP is facing division among its ranks after party leader Marit Stiles booted a rookie legislator out of caucus, dousing one political firestorm, but in turn sparking another.
Nova Scotia announces $47.3-million program to improve spotty cellphone coverage

Nova Scotia announces $47.3-million program to improve spotty cellphone coverage

HALIFAX — A $47.3-million program aimed at improving cellular phone service in areas of Nova Scotia without proper coverage is simply the start of a more costly multi-year project, the province’s public works minister says.
Sheila North announces candidacy for national chief of Assembly of First Nations

Sheila North announces candidacy for national chief of Assembly of First Nations

OTTAWA — Sheila North, a former grand chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, announced Thursday she is joining the contest to become the next national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
Canadian researcher released from Algerian prison after sentence reduced on appeal

Canadian researcher released from Algerian prison after sentence reduced on appeal

MONTREAL — A Canadian researcher whose criminal conviction in Algeria was criticized by human rights groups was released from prison Thursday after an appeal court reduced his sentence.
Ontario public high school teachers head to arbitration for new contract

Ontario public high school teachers head to arbitration for new contract

TORONTO — Ontario's public high school teachers are now turning to binding arbitration to get a new contract, as bargaining has concluded with the union unable to reach a negotiated deal with the province.
New Brunswick's Pride in Education day in May mobilized opposition to Policy 713

New Brunswick's Pride in Education day in May mobilized opposition to Policy 713

FREDERICTON — In the weeks before the New Brunswick government decided to change its policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, it received a deluge of emails and other communications critical of the guidelines.
Trump isn't accustomed to restrictions. That's beginning to test the legal system

Trump isn't accustomed to restrictions. That's beginning to test the legal system

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump isn’t used to constraints. The former president ignores and antagonizes anyone who tells him no. He built a business — and later political — brand as someone who says and does what he wants, largely without consequence.
New US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one

New US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one

The new leader of one of the chambers of Congress that will certify the winner of next year's presidential election helped spearhead the attempt to overturn the last one, raising alarms that Republicans could try to subvert the will of the voters if
Harris will attend an AI summit at a UK estate that was a base for World War II codebreakers

Harris will attend an AI summit at a UK estate that was a base for World War II codebreakers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will attend a summit on artificial intelligence in the United Kingdom next week, shortly after President Joe Biden issues a highly anticipated executive order on an emerging technology that has generated
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