Verbatim: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Canada’s Parliament
OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an address to Canadian parliamentarians in the House of Commons on Tuesday, where he appeared through a video link. Here is a full transcript of his speech, as translated into English from the ...
Manitoba could ban some activities on legislature grounds, boost security
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking at tightening security at the legislature and banning some activities from the grounds that surround the historic building. A bill put forward by the Progressive Conservative government Tuesday proposes the...
Four recommendations given to BC Housing to improve space for women, children
VICTORIA — B.C.'s auditor general says the provincial housing agency should ensure rooms it finds for women and children fleeing violence are held exclusively for their use. In an audit of BC Housing's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, auditor general...
Plea discussions launched in stalled 9/11 case at Guantanamo
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors have initiated discussions on a potential plea agreement to resolve the long-stalled case of five men held at the Guantanamo Bay detention
Pandemic preparedness bill moves ahead; funding still needed
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee on Tuesday approved a bipartisan blueprint to overhaul the nation’s public health system, applying the lessons of COVID-19 to future outbreaks through a new chain of command, a stronger medical supply chain, and cle...
Pfizer asks US to allow 4th COVID vaccine dose for seniors
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer and its partner BioNTech asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to authorize an additional booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine for seniors, saying data from Israel suggests older adults would benefit.
War in Ukraine is center stage at Hungary’s election rallies
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Two mass rallies held by opposing political forces filled the streets of Hungary's capital on Tuesday in mutual displays of strength before the country's April 3 election, a contest that will determine whether populist Prime Mi...
Critics take aim at legalized sports betting in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Critics of a bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota warned legislators Tuesday that it would worsen problem gambling and favor tribes over other gaming interests.
EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
BRUSSELS (AP) — Pure-bred horses, truffles, a soccer club owner and a media company chief. New European Union sanctions against Russia on Tuesday sought to deny oligarchs
Wisconsin GOP leader Vos to meet with election fraud backers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Tuesday he is meeting with advocates for decertifying President Joe Biden's win in the battleground state, hours before he and the state Senate's top Republican were to discuss the
