US says oil, gas sales damage climate – but won’t stop them
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration is planning to sell oil and gas leases on huge tracts of public land in the U.S. West, despite the Interior Department's conclusion that doing so could cost society billions of dollars in
B.C. Premier John Horgan working virtually after throat biopsy
VICTORIA — The premier's office in British Columbia says John Horgan is making good progress following last week's biopsy surgery for a growth in his throat. A statement on Tuesday said Horgan is participating virtually in meetings and briefings this w...
Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson sworn in as Manitoba’s new premier
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's new premier was sworn into office on Tuesday while her opponent challenged her leadership victory in court. "It's disappointing," Heather Stefanson said. "But I'm not going to let this get (us) off our game, our focus." In her fir...
Russian security chief meets with CIA director in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) — A top Russian security official met the visiting chief of the Central Intelligence Agency on Tuesday, a rare encounter amid tensions between Moscow and Washington.
Prince Edward Island eases public health restrictions amid low COVID-19 transmission
CHARLOTTETOWN — Low COVID-19 transmission, high testing capacity and a declining number of new cases in Prince Edward Island are allowing the province to ease restrictions, chief medical officer Dr. Heather Morrison said Tuesday. Effective immediately,...
Thousands of protesters gather at N.B. legislature to support striking public workers
FREDERICTON — Thousands of noisy protesters descended on the front lawn of the New Brunswick legislature Tuesday in support of striking public servants, as government and opposition politicians gathered inside to discuss the labour dispute. About 22,...
‘Heartbreaking’ Madagascar is wake-up call to climate crisis
ROME (AP) — The drought-stricken island nation of Madagascar is a ’wake up call” to what the world can expect in coming years due to climate change, the head of the United Nations' food aid agency said Tuesday.
Experts worried about extent of damage to N.L. health system following cyberattack
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Cybersecurity experts said Tuesday they are worried about the extent of damage to the databanks of Newfoundland and Labrador's health system following a cyberattack detected on the weekend. Health Minister John Haggie disclosed Monda...
US files antitrust suit to stop major book publisher merger
The Justice Department is suing to block a $2.2 billion book publishing deal that would have reshaped the industry, saying consolidation would hurt authors and, ultimately, readers.
Moderate candidates leading liberals in Seattle’s top races
SEATTLE (AP) — Moderate candidates took significant leads in early Seattle election returns Tuesday following a months-long debate about how to address the city’s problems of homelessness, policing and racial and economic injustice.