Skip to content

Politics

Deep-red Arizona county rejects proposal to hand-count ballots in 2024 elections

PHOENIX (AP) — A northwestern Arizona county has rejected a proposal to hand-count ballots in the 2024 election cycle after the local elections director warned that it would cost more than $1.1 million and involve hiring hundreds of new workers.
Family, friends mourn B.C. firefighter Zak Muise killed while fighting wildfire

Family, friends mourn B.C. firefighter Zak Muise killed while fighting wildfire

VANCOUVER — Family, friends and colleagues are mourning the young firefighter killed in northeastern British Columbia, the fourth fatality in one of the deadliest fire seasons in recent memory.
Should Trump go to jail? The 2024 election could become a referendum on that question

Should Trump go to jail? The 2024 election could become a referendum on that question

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 election will determine whether Donald Trump returns to the White House. It could also decide if he’ll face time behind bars.
Trump lawyer hints at a First Amendment defense in the Jan. 6 case. Some legal experts are dubious

Trump lawyer hints at a First Amendment defense in the Jan. 6 case. Some legal experts are dubious

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s legal team is characterizing his indictment in the special counsel’s 2020 election interference investigation as an attack on the former president’s right to free speech.
Quebec court sides with English school boards fighting education reform

Quebec court sides with English school boards fighting education reform

MONTREAL — Quebec English school boards celebrated what they called a "clear victory" on Wednesday, as a Quebec Superior Court judge ruled that parts of a provincial law abolishing school boards violate English-language minority education rights.
Conservatives ran on similar media policy as Liberals, but now claim it's censorship

Conservatives ran on similar media policy as Liberals, but now claim it's censorship

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Liberal legislation aimed at social media platforms is ushering in censorship, despite his party running on similar policy in the last federal election.
Police 'engaged' as Ottawa says video contains threat against Indian diplomats

Police 'engaged' as Ottawa says video contains threat against Indian diplomats

Ottawa says law enforcement is "engaged" after a video circulating online appeared to threaten Indian diplomats in Canada.
Alcohol consumption is now allowed in 27 Toronto parks, for a limited time

Alcohol consumption is now allowed in 27 Toronto parks, for a limited time

TORONTO — Beer, wine and other boozy beverages can now officially be consumed in certain Toronto parks as part of a time-limited pilot project launched by the city on Wednesday.
American fugitive who faked his death can be extradited to US to face rape charge, UK judge says

American fugitive who faked his death can be extradited to US to face rape charge, UK judge says

LONDON (AP) — An American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge in Utah can be extradited to the U.S., a judge in Scotland ruled Wednesday, calling the man “as dishonest and deceitful as he is evasive and manipulative.
Manitoba government promises $1.5B for Winnipeg hospital in lead-up to election

Manitoba government promises $1.5B for Winnipeg hospital in lead-up to election

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised what it called the biggest health-care capital investment in the province's history on Wednesday, ahead of a provincial election campaign in which health care is expected to be a top issue.