Biden signs $40B for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Biden on Saturday signed legislation to support Ukraine with an additional $40 billion in U.S. assistance as the Russian invasion approaches its fourth month.
EXPLAINER: Who were Mariupol’s last defenders?
The Ukrainian forces who made a determined last stand in a Mariupol steel mill against Russian troops were a mixture of seasoned soldiers, border guards, a controversial national guard regiment and volunteers who took up arms in the weeks before
Poles need EU funds as they help Ukrainians, ambassador says
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ukraine's ambassador to neighboring Poland says his nation is grateful for the welcome that Poles have given to millions of Ukrainian refugees, but he hopes the European Union will soon release billions of euros to Poland
Rise of new opioid highlights unpredictable drug supply: Expert
OTTAWA — A national substance use research organization is warning about a new type of opioid that is increasingly being found in Canada's unregulated drug supply. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction said in an alert there is a
Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 21
Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford London: Makes an announcement. 11 a.m. ____ NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Virtual: Announces a plan to hire more health care workers. 11 ...
A year of trauma, catharsis and finally peace for some survivors of Kamloops school
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The nightmares started last May, said Harvey McLeod, chief of the Upper Nicola Indian Band and a survivor of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. They tormented McLeod for months after the discovery of 215 suspected unmarked ...
Ontario party leaders out on hustings over long weekend, though some only virtually
The leaders of Ontario's four major political parties will be out on the hustings over the long weekend -- though only virtually for some. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner will both hold remote events this morning. Horwat...
Over 100 nations urge safe migration, action on smugglers
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — More than 100 nations have approved a declaration calling on governments to intensify efforts for safe and orderly migration, crack down on human smuggling and trafficking, and ensure that migrants are respected and receive health...
Former Ohio prisons chief top contender to run US prisons
WASHINGTON (AP) — The former director of the Ohio state prison system has emerged as a leading contender to run the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Adoptions another facet of life halted by war in Ukraine
LEEDS, Maine (AP) — The ripple effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have been devastating for families of all kinds — including those who have seen their prospective adoptions put on hold.
