US misjudged Ukraine’s will to fight Russia, officials admit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S. intelligence officials admitted Thursday that they underestimated Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russia’s invasion, a mistake for intelligence agencies that have otherwise been lauded for accurately predicting Rus...
Pence meets far-right Israelis on West Bank holy site tour
JERUSALEM (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke with two far-right Israelis with past links to a banned Jewish terror group during a visit to a hard-line settlement in the occupied West Bank.
Alberta premier tells municipalities no time to super-spend despite soaring oil cash
EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney is telling municipal leaders that while Alberta is once again flush with oil cash, now is not the time to put spending into overdrive. Kenney says oil revenues that are soaring can just as quickly fall,
South Dakota AG impeachment committee meets amid new claims
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota House committee examining whether Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg should be impeached for his conduct after killing a pedestrian with his car in 2020 detailed Thursday how it planned to wrap up its investigation,
N.S. government workers who refused COVID-19 vaccine can return to work March 21
HALIFAX — When Nova Scotia lifts all of its remaining public health restrictions later this month, public employees in sectors considered non-high risk who refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 can return to their jobs. Following a cabinet meeting ...
Here’s a look at Jean Charest, candidate to be the next Conservative party leader
OTTAWA — Former Quebec premier Jean Charest is running to be the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Here's a look at who he is: Age: 63 Family life: Charest is married to Michèle Dionne. They have three adult children. Experience:
P.E.I. boosts aid programs for Islanders struggling with pandemic, high gas prices
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is launching financial programs to help Islanders struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic and high gas prices. The government said today it will distribute $150 cheques this month to every adult and dependant receivin...
Kemp qualifies for reelection, says he’s focused on Abrams
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp turned his reelection qualifying on Thursday into a political rally, with cheers of “Four more years!” ringing in the state Capitol's marble halls as the Republican tries to brush off GOP challenger David
Supreme Court agrees to examine constitutionality of Quebec cannabis law
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will weigh the constitutionality of a Quebec law that forbids the growing of cannabis for personal use. Four years ago the federal government legalized recreational cannabis, allowing people to grow up to four canna...
McCain Foods suspends shipments to Russia, ends production facility project
TORONTO — McCain Foods is ending a project to build a production facility in Russia and suspending shipments of its products to the country because of the country's invasion of Ukraine. The Canadian company says it stopped construction at the Russian
