Politics

Manitoba Liberal campaign promise includes aid for people's 'crushing' weight of debt

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Liberals are promising help for people and businesses facing crushing debtloads. Campaigning for the Oct.

Sep 27, 2023 11:21 AM Read more >

Former Tennessee lawmaker Brian Kelsey can stay out of prison while challenging sentencing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Tennessee state senator can stay out of prison as he challenges his 21-month sentence for violating federal campaign finance laws, a federal judge ruled.

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What happens next, now that Anthony Rota has resigned as Speaker?

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament are set to elect a new Speaker next week, following the resignation of Anthony Rota.

Sep 27, 2023 11:13 AM Read more >

Manitoba New Democrats receive campaign support from panel of doctors

WINNIPEG — Some Manitoba doctors are voicing their support for the province's New Democrats ahead of the Oct. 3 election.

Sep 27, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Invitation withdrawn for ethnic nationalist set to testify at Quebec legislature

QUEBEC — An ethnic nationalist who had been scheduled to testify Thursday before a Quebec legislature committee studying the province's immigration plan was told today he's no longer welcome.

Sep 27, 2023 10:27 AM Read more >

Turkey senior diplomat 'disappointed' by Canada's ongoing arms-export embargo

OTTAWA — Turkey's deputy minister of foreign affairs says Ankara still wants Canada to drop its arms embargo, while pushing back on concerns about tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia. "One issue, ...

Sep 27, 2023 10:23 AM Read more >

Michigan fake elector defendants want case dropped due to attorney general's comments

LANSING, Mich.

Sep 27, 2023 9:55 AM Read more >

Turning offices into homes could help address the housing crisis, but can it be done?

OTTAWA — The building used to feature endless cubicles, long hallways and fluorescent lighting.

Sep 27, 2023 9:46 AM Read more >

Canada pledges $14 million for Afghan refugees in Pakistan after 2022 floods

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has unveiled $14 million to support global organizations in Pakistan to help accommodate Afghan refugees.

Sep 27, 2023 9:43 AM Read more >

Jan. 6 panel wants answers from GOP's Brooks, Biggs, Jackson

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three more House Republicans received requests Monday to voluntarily appear before the congressional committee investigating the U.S.

Sep 27, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >