Manitoba business group wants tax review; premier says she’s willing
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is open to the idea of a wide-ranging review of its taxes to remain competitive with other provinces, Premier Heather Stefanson said Thursday. "We're always looking at better ways to deliver services to Manitobans and...
OAN dismissed from election workers’ suit after settlement
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has dismissed conservative cable news channel One America News Network from a defamation lawsuit filed by two Georgia election workers after the two sides reached a settlement.
County, governor spar over protests at justices’ homes
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Fairfax County officials have rebuffed a request from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to establish a security perimeter around the neighborhoods of U.S. Supreme Court justices living in the county after some have faced protests ou...
Full power from N.L.’s Muskrat Falls hydro project at least a year away, says report
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — With a new report saying full power from Newfoundland and Labrador's Muskrat Falls hydro project is at least a year away, the head of the province's Crown energy corporation says there's a backup plan in place. The
Doug Ford says he supports Lecce after candidate apologizes for frat ‘slave auction’
KITCHENER, Ont. — Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford expressed his unwavering support for his candidate Stephen Lecce on Thursday, a day after the former education minister apologized for participating in a so-called slave auction during his tim...
Fisheries minister pledges to study impact of seals on Atlantic Canada’s fisheries
CORNER BROOK, N.L. — More research is needed on the impact of seals on dwindling East Coast fish stocks, federal Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray said Thursday, in response to a report by the region's fisheries industry. Part of that research will
Georgia man challenges eligibility of 13,600 voters
CUMMING, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man is challenging the eligibility of more than 13,000 registered voters in his county in the northern part of the state.
Spain, Morocco to open land borders next week after 2 years
MADRID (AP) — The land borders between Morocco and Spain's North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla will reopen next week, Spain said Thursday, after being closed for more than two years due to COVID-19 restrictions and tensions between the
EU plan aims to help get wheat from Ukraine to the world
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission proposed helping Ukraine export its wheat and other grains by rail, road and river to get around a Russian blockade of Black Sea ports, which is preventing those critical supplies from reaching parts of
Ontario Liberals drop candidate, fall two short of a full slate
TORONTO — The Ontario Liberals dropped a third candidate in as many days Thursday over Facebook comments he made when he was 13 that used a slur for gay people, leaving the party short of running a full slate. Liberal Leader