Powell says inflation, though elevated, will likely moderate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that inflation, which has been surging as the recovery strengthens, “will likely remain elevated in coming months" before “moderating."
The Latest: Vaccinated Americans to be able to enter Canada
TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel and should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries b...
US to begin evacuating Afghans who aided American military
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Wednesday that it is prepared to begin evacuation flights for Afghan interpreters and translators who aided the U.S. military effort in the nearly 20-year war — but their destinations are still unknown an...
Movies and museums: Manitoba to loosen more COVID-19 restrictions on weekend
WINNIPEG — Manitobans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to return to museums, casinos and movie theatres when the province takes the next step in its reopening. "Manitobans will be able to enjoy more freedoms," Premier Brian Pallis...
EXPLAINER: What’s in the Texas GOP’s voting bills?
The Texas voting bills that prompted state Democrats' flight to Washington this week include a raft of tweaks and changes to the state's election code. Some are dramatic, others highly technical, and a couple could make life easier for voters.
N.S. confirms small presence of Delta variant as latest reopening measures begin
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health today confirmed a small presence of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the province, saying it still poses a threat. Dr. Robert Strang says the national microbiology lab has verified 20 Delta
Manitoba Indigenous relations minister quits cabinet position, remains in legislature
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's minister responsible for Indigenous and northern relations has resigned from cabinet, shortly after Premier Brian Pallister came under heavy criticism from Indigenous leaders over comments on Canadian history. Eileen Clarke, who h...
Senate leader lends clout to marijuana legalization push
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate's top Democrat is backing a bill that would strike down a longstanding federal prohibition on marijuana, embracing a proposal that has slim chance of becoming law yet demonstrates growing public support for decriminalizing...
Chiefs re-elect Arlen Dumas as grand chief of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
LONG PLAIN FIRST NATION, MANITOBA — Chiefs in Manitoba have re-elected Arlen Dumas as the head of the organization representing First Nations in the province. Dumas won 38 of the 57 votes in the second ballot Wednesday afternoon. The Cree leader beat
Top Poland court rejects EU court injunctions as invalid
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s constitutional court ruled Wednesday that temporary injunctions issued by the European Union’s top court regarding Poland’s judiciary conflict with the nation’s constitution are not binding.