Category Archives: Politics
Judge dismisses Ontario MPP Randy Hillier’s bail review request
OTTAWA — An Ontario judge has dismissed Ontario MPP Randy Hillier's request to have the terms of his bail conditions revised. Randy Hillier, an Independent member of Ontario's legislature, was in court Thursday to seek to lift certain bail conditions, ...
Tennessee lawmakers pass K-12 library oversight, end session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers closed out their annual legislative session Thursday, striking a deal that would let a politically appointed panel remove books from public school libraries statewide through a new veto power over local schoo...
Manitoba launches new guidelines to incorporate Indigenous knowledge in classrooms
WINNIPEG — Educators in Manitoba looking for ways to bring in Indigenous languages, cultures and identities into their teaching practices have a new guide. The province released its Indigenous education policy framework Thursday and it includes strate...
Indigenous leaders say safe drinking water settlement with federal gov’t is unfair
OTTAWA — The federal government has set aside about $1.5 billion to compensate Indigenous people who have been without clean drinking water, the result of a class-action lawsuit initiated by First Nations communities. But while the government called th...
Most Americans could file their taxes for free, but don’t
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new government watchdog report finds that while most Americans are eligible to file their taxes for free, only a fraction use the services provided through the government.
Conservative MP Scott Aitchison becomes sixth official candidate in leadership race
OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada is now up to six contenders who are officially in the running for Erin O'Toole's former job. Rural Ontario MP Scott Aitchison has been confirmed as a verified candidate, meaning he has submitted $300,000
Six candidates are on the ballot to be the next Tory leader. Who else might be in?
OTTAWA — Conservative leadership candidates have until Friday at 5 p.m. to submit $300,000 worth of registration fees and all the necessary nomination signatures to appear on the party's final ballot. Here's a look at who has crossed the finish
Legal claim: LA sheriff delayed excessive force probe
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s closest advisers says she was told to choose between retirement or demotion after raising questions about his handling of the investigation into a deputy kneeling on a handcuffed
B.C. offers rights advisers for mentally ill patients who are involuntarily detained
VANCOUVER — British Columbia has introduced legislation that would allow people to get independent advice about their rights after they've been involuntarily detained for treatment of a severe mental health disorder. The province's Mental Health Act al...
Fraser Valley officials advocate for federal funding to upgrade dikes after floods
OTTAWA — The mayor of Abbotsford, B.C., says expecting local governments to shoulder the cost of infrastructure upgrades to protect their communities from flooding has been a "monumental mistake." Henry Braun made the comment to a Senate standing commi...
