‘On the edge of a razor’: Youngkin tests new Trump playbook
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Glenn Youngkin needs Donald Trump. He just doesn't want to say the name.
N.L. tightens travel rules for kids under 12, aims for higher COVID vaccination rates
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador is reintroducing travel restrictions for children under 12, requiring them to stay home from school, daycares and sporting events and away from vulnerable populations for at least a week after they arrive ba...
Detailed plan to meet emissions targets coming in ‘months’: environment minister
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says a detailed plan showing how Canada might finally meet a greenhouse gas emissions target will be ready in a few months but not likely in time for this fall's global climate change conference
Draghi credits vaccines for Italy’s economic recovery
MILAN (AP) — Italy’s vaccination campaign is a key factor behind its economic recovery from the pandemic, Premier Mario Draghi said Wednesday after signing a document that forecast a higher-than-expected 6% growth this year.
Greens should investigate Annamie Paul’s racism claims, says leadership contender
OTTAWA — A Green activist who came second to Annamie Paul in the last leadership race says he is being urged by many to stand again. Dimitri Lascaris, a Montreal-based lawyer, is "vacillating" about whether to throw his hat into the
New Brunswick to offer COVID-19 vaccine boosters to seniors in long-term care
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick will offer COVID-19 vaccine boosters to seniors in long-term care starting in October, following guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, chief medical officer Dr. Jennifer Russell said Wednesday. The p...
Some fear boosters will hurt drive to reach the unvaccinated
NEW YORK (AP) — The spread of COVID-19 vaccination requirements across the U.S. hasn't had the desired effect so far, with the number of Americans getting their first shots plunging in recent weeks. And some experts worry that the move
Truth and reconciliation: N.B. chiefs criticize decision not to recognize holiday
FREDERICTON — Chiefs representing the three largest First Nations in New Brunswick say they are profoundly disappointed with Premier Blaine Higgs' decision not to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a provincial holiday. The Indi...
US diversity lottery winners wait on visas as time runs out
Dorisnelly Fuentes Matos may have won the U.S. visa lottery on paper, but she still isn't close to reaching the United States.
Anchorage clerk claims mayor’s staff meddles in election
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Anchorage municipal clerk has accused the mayor’s office of using city resources in an attempt to influence the outcome of a recall election.