‘Potential anomaly’ with ballot box prompts recount in Châteauguay-Lacolle
OTTAWA — The Liberals have asked for a recount in a close-run riding in Quebec after a "potential anomaly" was discovered with a ballot box. And a recount is likely to be kick-started this week in Davenport, a Toronto riding where
Dobbs: Funding for medical marijuana regulation is a concern
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi state health officer said Tuesday that he’s concerned about how the Health Department would receive money for its part in licensing and regulating a proposed medical marijuana program.
Elizabeth May would not rule out serving as interim leader to steady troubled Greens
OTTAWA — Elizabeth May could return to the Greens as interim leader to stabilize the embattled party. Her chief of staff said that, if asked to take the helm until a permanent leader is found, she would "consider it" to help
Florida sues Biden administration over immigration policy
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida filed suit against President Joe Biden's administration Tuesday claiming his immigration policy is illegal, and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an order barring state agencies from assisting with the relocation of u...
Biden adviser headed to Egypt as Israel-Hamas tensions rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan is heading to Cairo on Wednesday for talks with Egyptian government officials about rising tensions between Israel and Hamas.
Alberta’s Kenney rejects new health rules as COVID-19 cripples hospitals
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, facing consistently high COVID-19 cases that are pushing the health system to the brink of collapse, is rejecting new measures and a so-called “firebreak” lockdown of the economy. Kenney said Tuesday his governm...
Trudeau says moving on vaccine mandate for federal workers, travellers priority No. 1
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says job No. 1 of his re-elected Liberal government is to implement a rule requiring most commercial travellers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Liberals first announced the plan in the midst of a
National advisory committee recommends booster for seniors in long-term care
OTTAWA — The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is urging long-term care homes to give boosters to residents immediately, as the Delta variant breaks out in facilities across the country. The new guidance was released Tuesday after the commi...
Yellen says infrastructure overhaul will US boost economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that President Joe Biden's spending proposals will address long-overdue U.S. infrastructure needs and prepare the country to meet future challenges.
Quebec to give third doses of COVID-19 vaccines to long-term care residents
MONTREAL — Quebec announced Tuesday it would offer people in long-term care homes and seniors residences a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine in a move to prevent outbreaks in the facilities that bore the brunt of the pandemic's first wave. The