Category Archives: Politics
Blame Trump? Jury hears that defense at Capitol riot trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mentions of Donald Trump have been rare at the first few trials for people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol, but that changed Tuesday: The latest Capitol riot defendant to go on trial is blaming his actions
US, allies aim to force Russia to shift money away from war
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and its allies are pushing ahead with sanctions aimed at forcing Vladimir Putin to spend Russia's money propping up its economy rather than sustaining its “war machine” for the fight in Ukraine, a top
Far-right Le Pen campaigns as French ‘voice of the people’
VERNON, France (AP) — Far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Tuesday described France as a nation that would put its people’s voices at the center of the political process if she is elected president in 12 days.
Manitoba budget highlights: Tax rebates and credits, more intensive care capacity
WINNIPEG — Highlights of Tuesday's Manitoba budget: — The education tax rebate for residential and farm properties is to rise to 37.5 per cent from 25 per cent, which would saving the average homeowner $196 annually. — The education tax credit for
Charest, Brown both promise to honour federal childcare agreements with provinces
OTTAWA — At least two of the candidates running for leadership of the Conservative party say they would do something the former party leader wouldn't: honour childcare agreements signed between the federal Liberal government and provinces. Those runni...
Nunavut offers fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people 50 and up
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut residents age 50 years and up can now get a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The territory announced Tuesday that eligible people who have had their third dose at least four- and-a-half months ago can now
Foreign minister Mélanie Joly presses China to help end Russian invasion of Ukraine
OTTAWA — Canada and China disagree on many things but Beijing's buy-in is essential on one key issue — helping end the Russian war on Ukraine, says Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. Joly told The Canadian Press that is a message
Chelsea Manning barred from Canada due to prior convictions: Immigration tribunal
OTTAWA — Famed whistleblower Chelsea Manning has been barred from Canada by the Immigration and Refugee Boardover her prior convictions in the United States. Manning became an internationally known figure when the former United States intelligence ana...
Cheney again breaks fundraising record in Wyoming House race
Congresswoman Liz Cheney raised almost $3 million in campaign contributions over the first three months of the midterm election year, continuing her record-breaking fundraising streak as she attempts to defend her seat against a Trump-backed challenger...
B.C. coroner wants ‘urgent action’ on safer drug supply six years into OD crisis
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's chief coroner says 9,400 people in the province have died of an overdose from toxic illicit drugs since the government declared a public health emergency six years ago. Lisa Lapointe said urgent action is needed to decrim...
