Democrats face worsening legal environment on redistricting
After New York state's top court this week crushed Democratic hopes of coming out ahead in this decade's redistricting cycle, the party faces an increasingly precarious legal environment in the hyper-partisan battle over drawing legislative lines. ...
Joly supports ‘intent’ of Senate sanction seizure law that would target oligarchs
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says she supports the "intent" of a bill from an independent senator to confiscate seized Russian assets even though the government's version of such a law differs in one key area. Joly essentially endorse...
Saskatchewan drawing up new boundaries map ahead of 2024 election
REGINA — Saskatchewan is redrawing its constituency boundary maps ahead of its next election to reflect the province's changing population. Under provincial law, the province must redraw its boundaries every 10 years — based on Statistics Canada census...
Bereavement day for drug-related deaths may soon be recognized in Manitoba
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government signalled a new openness to safe consumption sites for drug users Thursday and supported an opposition call for an official day to recognize the impact of drug overdoses on families and communities. Sarah Guillemard, ...
Kansas moves to phase out tax on groceries after election
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas moved Thursday to phase out the nation’s second-highest state sales tax on groceries, but Republican lawmakers wouldn't have the state decrease consumers' bills until after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly faces reelection in Nove...
Feds enshrining right to healthy environment but no clarity on what that means
OTTAWA — More than five years after being told it should enshrine the right to a healthy environment in its environmental protection act, the federal government is moving to do it. But it wants another two years to figure out exactly
N.L.’s Quidi Vidi village drops ‘plantation’ from building name ahead of royal visit
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A historic fishing neighbourhood in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital is renaming of one its buildings less than a month ahead of a visit by Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, the city confirmed Thursday. The Quidi Vidi
Bidens show ‘The Survivor’ for Holocaust Remembrance Week
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted their first official film screening at the White House on Thursday. The Bidens showed
Inuit organization develops shared plan with Mounties to improve relationship
The national organization representing Inuit has developed a plan with Mounties to help improve their relationship. Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, said his people have long faced discrimination, neglect and violence within the crimin...
Candidate in Pennsylvania primary hit with protective order
HONESDALE, Pa. (AP) — A candidate in next month's Republican primary for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor was ordered this week to stay away from his home after his wife made claims of physical and mental abuse in obtaining a protective order.