‘I wanted to make a difference:’ Christine Elliott to wrap political career
TORONTO — Christine Elliott may have never quite landed the top job in her party, but the Ontario health minister will be leaving politics from the helm of a file she says is a source of passion. Elliott, who has steered
House of Commons committee says Rogers’ proposed takeover of Shaw should not proceed
OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee says a proposed multibillion-dollar takeover of one of Canada's largest telecoms should not proceed. But the House of Commons industry and technology committee says if Rogers Communications Inc.'s $26-billion bid for ...
Court in Thailand rules sticker on portrait defamed king
BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand sentenced a political activist to two years in prison on Friday for violating a law against defaming the monarchy by affixing a sticker on a portrait of the country’s king.
Russia cracks down on dissenting media, blocks Facebook
DUSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on Russia's war in Ukraine, blocking Facebook and Twitter and signing into law a
2 Marines eject and survive South Carolina fighter jet crash
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Two Marines were able to eject and walk away alive when their fighter jet crashed on the family plantation of South Carolina's former governor.
Biden announces Siemens investment, planned factory jobs
President Joe Biden has been pushing for more U.S. factory jobs — and he was joined Friday by the CEO of technology company Siemens USA to announce a $54 million investment in producing equipment for the electrical infrastructure.
‘Disheartening’: Alberta government promise to track domestic violence offenders lags
CALGARY — The Alberta government is lagging on a promise to fund electronic monitoring of domestic violence offenders even as other provinces push forward with programs believed to have saved lives. The United Conservative Party's 2019 campaign platfor...
Canada must do more to control plastic waste exports: Environment Minister Guilbeault
OTTAWA — In the year since new rules to slow global exports of plastic waste took effect, Canada's shipments rose by more than 13 per cent, and most of it is going to the United States with no knowledge of
China seeks to unify public in support for Russia
SINGAPORE (AP) — As the West condemns Russia, President Vladimir Putin has vocal supporters in China, where the ruling Communist Party tells its people they are fellow targets of U.S.-led harassment.
Live updates: UN council to meet on humanitarian situation
The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council will hold an open meeting Monday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine
