Category Archives: Politics
CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday. The
Some Canadians stay on in Ukraine amid Russian invasion
Chad Martz has spent the last few days in a mountainous region of western Ukraine purchasing food and basic supplies for those who've fled their homes due to the Russian invasion of the country. But the Canadian citizen, who has been
Ontario wants to welcome Ukrainian refugees with jobs and settlement: Ford
Premier Doug Ford wants to fast-track potential Ukrainian refugees to Ontario, where he says jobs and settlement services will be waiting for them. Ford said Friday he's discussing with Ottawa how his province can help resettle people who are fleeing ...
In trans people, GOP candidates find latest ‘wedge issue’
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Dr. Mehmet Oz leans in to ask a little girl, “Do you remember when your parents thought you were a boy?” The question
AP sources: Administration wants $6.4B for Ukraine, allies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration wants Congress to provide $6.4 billion to pay for an initial U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with much of it for military and humanitarian assistance in the region, two people familiar with
Maryland House approves recreational marijuana legislation
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland voters would decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in November, under a bill approved by the House of Delegates on Friday. The
Quotes on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination
Quotes on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court: PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: “For too long, our government, our courts, haven’t looked like America. I believe
Serbia rejects Western calls to join sanctions on Russia
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia rejected calls Friday from the European Union and the U.S. to join sanctions against Russia, citing its national interests, although its autocratic president did say that Moscow’s assault on Ukraine is against internation...
Ontario to introduce legislation aimed at attracting skilled workers
LONDON, Ont. — Ontario plans to introduce legislation that would limit the amount of time skilled workers from other parts of Canada have to wait to get their credentials transferred to the province. The Progressive Conservative government says workers...
Group involved in Ottawa protest forges ahead with Emergencies Act injunction hearing
OTTAWA — A group involved in the recent protest in Ottawa against COVID-19 measures pressed ahead Friday in asking a court to halt federal use of the Emergencies Act, even though the government has already moved to revoke the powers. Late
