North Macedonia PM announces resignation after election loss
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Prime Minister Zoran Zaev announced his resignation late Sunday following the heavy defeat of his governing Social Democratic Union in North Macedonia’s local elections.
North Macedonia: Local elections offer test for government
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia held runoff local elections Sunday that are seen as test for the leftist national government after the center-right opposition won way more municipalities than the ruling Social Democratic Union in the fir...
New Brunswick government locks out more than 3,000 striking education employees
FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government locked-out all non-designated employees in two striking union locals on Sunday in what it describes as an effort to provide stability to students and families. The affected employees — members of locals 1253 ...
’19 Kids and Counting’ father running for Arkansas Senate
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Jim Bob Duggar, whose large family was featured in the TLC reality show “19 Kids and Counting," has announced he's running for a seat in the Arkansas Senate.
Quebec reports 567 new COVID-19 cases, one more death
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 567 new COVID-19 cases today, along with one more death related to the virus. Health officials issued a release saying hospitalizations fell by eight to 236, while the number of patients in intensive care dropped by
Quebec City honours victims on first anniversary of deadly sword attack
MONTREAL — Officials in Quebec's capital held ceremonies and urged residents to come together on Sunday to honour the victims and survivors of a deadly sword attack that unfolded one year ago. The Halloween night attack that shook the province played
Are Arab Americans people of color? Mayor vote raises issue
BOSTON (AP) — Are Arab Americans people of color? The question has been bubbling beneath the surface of Boston's historic mayor's
Ontario reports 340 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 340 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 223 of the latest infections are among those who are not fully vaccinated or whose immunization status is unknown. Sh...
Miami mayor seeks 2nd term as he raises national profile
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is hoping to easily secure a second term Tuesday, with his reelection campaign showing he can raise millions as he seeks to elevate his profile at a national level.
‘A crisis for home care’: droves of workers leave for hospitals, nursing homes
TORONTO — Donna Marcaccio had been taking care of her sister, Marcia for years. But when Marcia's condition deteriorated and she needed palliative care about a year ago, Marcaccio reached out for help from Ontario's home care system. After waiting for ...