Chicago’s police chief announces new community policing plan
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago's police superintendent announced Friday that all facets of the department — from patrol officers to executive staff — will be more engaged with the community in an effort to build trust and drive down crime.
Biden aims to restore species protections weakened by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Friday it is canceling or reviewing a host of actions by the Trump administration to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species, with a goal of strengthening a landmark law while addressin...
Proposals to limit cruise activity in Juneau falter
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Supporters of efforts to limit cruise ship traffic in Juneau said they failed to gather enough signatures to qualify their proposals for a vote.
Biden administration reassessing part of Georgia health plan
ATLANTA (AP) — The Biden administration is reevaluating a plan by Georgia officials to overhaul how state residents buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act as federal officials try to boost former President Barack Obama’s signature health ca...
Trudeau calls on Catholic Church to take responsibility for residential schools
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on the Catholic Church to "step up" and take responsibility for its role in Canada's residential school system. Trudeau said Friday that as a Catholic he is deeply disappointed by the position that the church
Quebec to loosen COVID-19 rules for seniors’ residences as situation improves
MONTREAL — Quebec will begin relaxing rules around long-term care and seniors' residences next week, no longer requiring appointments to visit loved ones and allowing fully vaccinated residents to gather without masks, the province's seniors' minister ...
Tam urges 2nd COVID vaccine dose as Delta variant emerges ‘essentially across Canada’
As Canada's COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues to pick up speed, the country's top public health officer is reiterating the importance of receiving a full two-dose series, especially with the latest variant of concern now detected in several provin...
Calif. governor seems unlikely to lift worker mask mandate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared disinclined Friday to insert himself into the regulatory process for workplaces after a state safety board upset business groups by approving new rules that require all workers to wear mas...
Ontario legislature removes Egerton Ryerson painting and bust after NDP request
TORONTO — The Ontario legislature has removed a painting and bust of Egerton Ryerson following a request from the leader of the Opposition to relocate the artwork of the man credited as an architect of Canada's residential schools system. NDP Leader