Category Archives: Politics
Alberta boosts funding to improve security of churches, religious buildings
CALGARY — Alberta is more than doubling its funding for a program that aims to protect places of worship from hate crimes and vandalism. Premier Jason Kenney told a news conference at the Calgary Vietnamese Alliance Church on Sunday that there
Unifor leader Jerry Dias retires early after going on medical leave
TORONTO — The head of Canada's largest private-sector union is retiring amid what the organization says is ongoing health issues. Unifor says in a statement that national president Jerry Dias is stepping down after more than eight years in the role. T...
Obama tests positive for COVID-19, says he’s ‘feeling fine’
Former President Barack Obama said on Sunday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, though he's feeling relatively healthy and his wife, Michelle, tested negative. “I’ve
Calgary mayor calls for police to enforce bylaws after protests
Calgary's mayor is calling for enforcement against anti-mandate marches through a downtown neighbourhood after police say approximately 2,000 people took part in opposing protests Saturday. Jyoti Gondek posted in a series of tweets that the disruption ...
Who’s in, who’s out and who else may join the Conservative party leadership race
OTTAWA — With Sept. 10 picked as the date for when the Conservative Party of Canada will have a new leader, time is ticking for prospective candidates and their teams to get into place. Those running have until April 19
No result yet after Turkmenistan presidential election
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — There is an unexpected wait for the result of Turkmenistan's presidential election that is widely expected to cement a political dynasty after authorities said Sunday they needed more time to count the votes.
Official: Drone that crashed in Croatia carried a bomb
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A military drone that apparently flew all the way from the Ukrainian war zone over three European NATO-member states before crashing in an urban zone of the Croatian capital was armed with an explosive device, Croatia’s
Anti-war protests across Europe, small rallies in Russia
BERLIN (AP) — Tens of thousands of people rallied Sunday in cities across Europe to protest against Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, with small vigils taking place in Russia as well despite a crackdown by authorities against such demonstrations.
What happens when all the student volunteers disappear?
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the pandemic shut schools two years ago, Scott Losavio faced a problem afflicting students, administrators and communities everywhere: What happens when all the student volunteers disappear?
Ukraine refugees tell harrowing tales even as numbers ease
SUCEAVA, Romania (AP) — Elena Yurchuk saw families with children blown up and the hospital she worked in reduced to rubble during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. “I
