Federal judge: Florida immigration law racially motivated
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has struck down portions of a Florida immigration enforcement law that was a priority of the state's Republican governor, saying in her ruling that the measure was racially motivated.
Dumped Liberal candidate Kevin Vuong will sit as Independent MP if
OTTAWA — Kevin Vuong will not step down if he wins election as a Liberal after being dumped from the party ticket. Vuong said in a statement Wednesday that he intends to serve his constituents in the downtown Toronto riding of
UK coroner asks for public inquiry into Novichok poisonings
LONDON (AP) — A coroner presiding over an inquest into the death of British woman who was poisoned by a Soviet-developed nerve agent after an attack targeting a Russian ex-spy said Wednesday that she wants the probe to be turned
Poll workers say Elections Canada put them at risk of contracting COVID-19
OTTAWA — A polling station officer was scared of contracting COVID-19 on Monday because Elections Canada didn't require workers to be fully vaccinated or allow them to request proof of a medical exemption from maskless voters. Mary Rose Amaral said she...
Polish regulators renew license for Discovery-owned channel
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s broadcasting regulators extended the license of Discovery Inc.-owned TVN24 at the last moment Wednesday but also adopted a resolution to pressure the American company to sell its majority stake in the TV news channel, whi...
Anti-LGBT resolution revoked by regional assembly in Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A region in southern Poland revoked an anti-LGBT resolution Wednesday under the threat of losing European Union funding.
Saskatchewan still overseeing Extendicare seniors homes after deadly COVID outbreak
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it will continue to oversee five homes operated by a private long-term care provider for at least another month. The health authority was appointed administrator of Extendicare facilities on Aug. 5 after ...
Premier Ford wants to pursue child-care deal with re-elected Liberal government
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he wants to make a child-care deal with the federal government. The province has acknowledged it was in discussions with Ottawa about a potential agreement into the last hours before the federal election was
Taliban face uphill battle in efforts to speak at UN meeting
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The new rulers of Afghanistan have an uphill battle in their efforts to be recognized in time to address other world leaders at the United Nations this year.
Green Party in tatters, with glimmers of hope, after disappointing election finish
OTTAWA — The Green Party faces a self-reckoning after a federal election that dashed hopes of growth following a year marred by internal strife, say Green officials past and present. Leader Annamie Paul finished fourth in her riding of Toronto Centre,