EXPLAINER: Deciding when to use ‘invasion’ label in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the opening hours of Russia's assault on Ukraine, ballistic missiles by the dozens struck mostly military targets across the country, but there was little sign of Russian soldiers crossing the border or naval infantry landing on
B.C. climate change initiative needs to look further than recovery, expert says
VICTORIA — A disaster expert who led recovery teams after the earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean that killed more than 230,000 people says British Columbia's climate response strategy must protect the province from future environmental events. ...
P.E.I. tables budget with $2.7 billion in spending for health, seniors, child care
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservative government tabled a budget Thursday with $2.7 billion in spending and a forecast deficit of about $92 million for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Premier Dennis King says the spending is aimed at...
Mask mandates will lift in schools, public spaces at the same time: Moore
TORONTO — Mask mandates are staying in place in Ontario for now, but when they are removed for public settings they will simultaneously be lifted in schools, the province's top doctor said Thursday. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore
Rocky Mountain states to team up on hydrogen tech proposal
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Four Rocky Mountain states will cooperate on developing ways to make the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen, more available and useful as clean-burning fuel for cars, trucks and trains, the states' governors announced...
NDP slams government for not following transit vehicle Canadian content rule
TORONTO — Ontario's Opposition New Democrats are criticizing the government for not following a rule that transit vehicles bought with provincial funding must have at least 25 per cent Canadian content. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said in question period...
By invading Ukraine, Putin loses allies in eastern Europe
PRAGUE (AP) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shocked the former Soviet satellite states of Central and Eastern Europe, drawing strong condemnation even from the region’s most pro-Kremlin politicians.
Germany says Russia will lose energy customers over Ukraine
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s vice chancellor said Thursday that Russia’s attack on Ukraine is “completely illogical” and will backfire, causing western nations to stop buying Russian coal, oil and gas — an important source of income for the resource-rich co...
Judge stays out of Elon Musk vs. SEC letter spat, for now
DETROIT (AP) — A federal judge is refusing to get involved in a letter-writing spat between one of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's lawyers and U.S. securities regulators, at least for now.
Treasury: Most COVID rental aid went to low-income residents
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 80% of the billions of dollars in federal rental assistance aimed at keeping families in their homes during the pandemic went to low-income tenants, the Treasury Department said.
