Category Archives: Politics
Ontario Green party leader Mike Schreiner tests positive for COVID-19
The leader of the Green Party of Ontario says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Mike Schreiner says he tested positive on a rapid test Wednesday evening after close contact with a staff member. Schreiner says in a statement that he is
Sven Spengemann resigns as Liberal MP for Mississauga-Lakeshore, accepts UN post
OTTAWA — Sven Spengemann has resigned as the Liberal member of Parliament for Mississauga-Lakeshore. In a statement Wednesday, Spengemann says he is stepping down to once again serve with the United Nations. He says will start his new job on May 28
US intel shows Russians fear Mariupol abuse will backfire
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has gathered intelligence that shows some Russian officials have become concerned that Russian forces in the ravaged port city of Mariupol are carrying out grievous abuses, a U.S official familiar with the findings said Wedne...
Two members of Saskatchewan legislature kicked out of assembly over language
REGINA — Two members of the Saskatchewan legislature have been kicked out of the assembly over the language they used during question period and for refusing to apologize. Independent Nadine Wilson shouted at Trade Minister Jeremy Harrison, asking if ...
EXPLAINER: How mailed ballots slow results in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Counting of mailed ballots in Pennsylvania is drawing renewed scrutiny amid a too-close-to-call U.S. Senate primary between Republicans David McCormick and Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and authorized flights to import supply from overseas, as he faces mounting political pressure over a domestic shortage caused b...
Alaska lawmakers OK payments to residents of about $3,200
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Legislature approved a state spending package late Wednesday that would pay residents about $3,200 this year after a vote that would have boosted the payout to about $3,850 narrowly failed in the House.
Family suing widow of late US lawmaker for medical expenses
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Family members of the late U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota say his widow, Jennifer Carnahan, who is running to replace her husband in Congress, hasn't come through on a promise to pay them back medical expenses
Right to film cops weighed by US court overseeing 6 states
DENVER (AP) — U.S. government lawyers on Wednesday asked the appeals court overseeing four western and two midwestern states to recognize that the First Amendment guarantee of free speech gives people the right to film police as they do their
Conservative party investigating complaint by Patrick Brown team about racist email
OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada is investigating a complaint lodged by Patrick Brown's leadership campaign about a racist email it says it received from a member. Calgary MP Michelle Rempel Garner, who is helping Brown in the race, shared
