Category Archives: Politics
Russia cuts off gas exports to Finland in symbolic move
HELSINKI (AP) — Russia halted gas exports to neighboring Finland on Saturday, a highly symbolic move that came just days after the Nordic country announced it wanted to join NATO and marked a likely end to Finland's nearly 50 years
US sees risk of COVID supply rationing without more funds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is planning for “dire” contingencies that could include rationing supplies of vaccines and treatments this fall if Congress doesn’t approve more money for fighting COVID-19.
Wisconsin Republicans gather to vote on endorsements
MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans are gathering Saturday to consider whether to endorse a candidate in the hotly contested governor's race, as some argued they shouldn't pick a favorite before the August primary in the battleground state. ...
Biden signs $40B for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Biden on Saturday signed legislation to support Ukraine with an additional $40 billion in U.S. assistance as the Russian invasion approaches its fourth month.
EXPLAINER: Who were Mariupol’s last defenders?
The Ukrainian forces who made a determined last stand in a Mariupol steel mill against Russian troops were a mixture of seasoned soldiers, border guards, a controversial national guard regiment and volunteers who took up arms in the weeks before
Poles need EU funds as they help Ukrainians, ambassador says
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ukraine's ambassador to neighboring Poland says his nation is grateful for the welcome that Poles have given to millions of Ukrainian refugees, but he hopes the European Union will soon release billions of euros to Poland
Rise of new opioid highlights unpredictable drug supply: Expert
OTTAWA — A national substance use research organization is warning about a new type of opioid that is increasingly being found in Canada's unregulated drug supply. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction said in an alert there is a
Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 21
Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford London: Makes an announcement. 11 a.m. ____ NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Virtual: Announces a plan to hire more health care workers. 11 ...
Ontario party leaders out on hustings over long weekend, though some only virtually
The leaders of Ontario's four major political parties will be out on the hustings over the long weekend -- though only virtually for some. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner will both hold remote events this morning. Horwat...
A year of trauma, catharsis and finally peace for some survivors of Kamloops school
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The nightmares started last May, said Harvey McLeod, chief of the Upper Nicola Indian Band and a survivor of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. They tormented McLeod for months after the discovery of 215 suspected unmarked ...
