‘Attempt to interfere:’ Former Alberta justice minister officially removed from post
EDMONTON — Suspended Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu was moved to another cabinet post Friday following a report that concluded he tried to interfere in the administration of justice over a traffic ticket. Premier Jason Kenney, in a news release, ...
B.C. premier condemns Russian leader Putin, says B.C. supports people of Ukraine
VICTORIA — British Columbia is contributing $1 million to the Red Cross in support of the people of Ukraine and it is stopping the importation and sale of Russian liquor products from government-operated liquor stores and its distribution centres. Dep...
US eases trade with Afghanistan despite Taliban sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration sought Friday to assure financial institutions and other businesses that U.S. sanctions on the Taliban aren’t intended to interfere with trade that could help Afghanistan emerge from an economic and humanitari...
Judge: Jury can hear Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry’s statements
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's statements to federal authorities about an illegal 2016 campaign contribution can be used against him during his trial, a judge ruled.
Historic court pick brings rare criminal defense experience
WASHINGTON (AP) — The judge President Joe Biden has chosen to fulfill his historic pledge to name the first Black woman to the Supreme Court would also bring rare experience of defending poor people charged with crimes.
CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday. The
Some Canadians stay on in Ukraine amid Russian invasion
Chad Martz has spent the last few days in a mountainous region of western Ukraine purchasing food and basic supplies for those who've fled their homes due to the Russian invasion of the country. But the Canadian citizen, who has been
Ontario wants to welcome Ukrainian refugees with jobs and settlement: Ford
Premier Doug Ford wants to fast-track potential Ukrainian refugees to Ontario, where he says jobs and settlement services will be waiting for them. Ford said Friday he's discussing with Ottawa how his province can help resettle people who are fleeing ...
In trans people, GOP candidates find latest ‘wedge issue’
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Dr. Mehmet Oz leans in to ask a little girl, “Do you remember when your parents thought you were a boy?” The question
AP sources: Administration wants $6.4B for Ukraine, allies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration wants Congress to provide $6.4 billion to pay for an initial U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with much of it for military and humanitarian assistance in the region, two people familiar with
