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NDP says misconduct allegations 'substantiated' against ex-caucus member

NDP says misconduct allegations 'substantiated' against ex-caucus member

TORONTO — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles says a third-party investigator has substantiated allegations of workplace misconduct against a former caucus member.
Ottawa poised to offer update on response to Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations

Ottawa poised to offer update on response to Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations

OTTAWA — The Liberal government says it will soon provide an update on how it plans to address recommendations that stemmed from a public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act during the "Freedom Convoy" protests.
Canadian corporate ethics czar launches China forced-labour probe into Ralph Lauren

Canadian corporate ethics czar launches China forced-labour probe into Ralph Lauren

Ottawa's corporate-ethics watchdog has announced an investigation into fashion company Ralph Lauren over the alleged use of forced labour in its supply chains, while putting a Toronto-based mining firm on notice.
Cash incentives offered to Nova Scotia businesses that promote the 'Gaelic brand'

Cash incentives offered to Nova Scotia businesses that promote the 'Gaelic brand'

HALIFAX — The next time you order a meal in Nova Scotia, you could get a discount on your bill – if you know some Gaelic.
States that protect transgender health care now try to absorb demand

States that protect transgender health care now try to absorb demand

States that declared themselves refuges for transgender people have essentially issued an invitation: Get your gender-affirming health care here without fearing prosecution at home.
President Biden focuses on factory jobs in Wisconsin, ignoring latest Trump indictment

President Biden focuses on factory jobs in Wisconsin, ignoring latest Trump indictment

MILWAUKEE (AP) — On the heels of a fourth indictment for Donald Trump, President Joe Biden focused on manufacturing jobs in a speech at a Wisconsin factory — putting his ideas for growth up against his Republican rivals in a bid to win over voters in
Georgia election indictment highlights wider attempts to illegally access voting equipment

Georgia election indictment highlights wider attempts to illegally access voting equipment

ATLANTA (AP) — A day after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.
Astros' Singleton ponders what career could have been if minor league marijuana testing ended sooner

Astros' Singleton ponders what career could have been if minor league marijuana testing ended sooner

HOUSTON (AP) — In 2018, Jon Singleton requested his release from the Houston Astros after being suspended 100 games following a third failed marijuana test while in the minors, choosing to walk away from baseball rather than face the suspension and e
Georgia indictment brings total Trump charges to 91, with prospect of televised trial

Georgia indictment brings total Trump charges to 91, with prospect of televised trial

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's defiant march deeper into infamy barely broke stride Tuesday after a grand jury in Georgia finally handed up another long-awaited indictment of the former president — his fourth in five months.
Ontario Liberals to hold five leadership debates, starting Sept. 14 in Thunder Bay

Ontario Liberals to hold five leadership debates, starting Sept. 14 in Thunder Bay

TORONTO — Ontario Liberals, who will vote later this year for a new leader in the hopes of forging a path out of the political wilderness, will have five opportunities in the coming months to see the candidates debate.