Sri Lanka imposes rolling power cuts as cash crisis deepens
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Authorities in Sri Lanka are imposing rolling power cuts across the island nation as its deepening financial crisis leads to shortages of fuel and handicaps its power grid.
MacKenzie Scott donates $50M to support USDA youth programs
MacKenzie Scott's $50 million gift to the National 4-H Council, which the youth-focused nonprofit called “transformational,” is part of a new patch of the philanthropist's donations now coming to light.
MPs, senators on Emergencies Act committee will take secrecy oath: gov’t Senate rep
OTTAWA — Members of a parliamentary committee set up to scrutinize the Emergencies Act will have to take an oath of secrecy, but will not be given access to highly classified material, says the government's representative in the Senate. Sen. Marc
People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier to plead not guilty to COVID-19 charges: lawyer
ST-PIERRE-JOLYS, Man. — A lawyer for People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier says Bernier will plead not guilty to charges of violating COVID-19 restrictions. Alex Steigerwald told court today that he and a Crown attorney are working toward tria...
Pot retailer denies executives pressured state officials
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The legal record will show that executives of the Cannabis retailer Ascend Wellness did not exert political pressure on Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration by attending a December fundraiser and then meeting with state officials, its...
‘We are destroyed’: Young biologist among the lost after Spanish ship sunk off N.L.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A young biologist from the Canary Islands is among the 12 men missing at sea after the sinking of a Spanish vessel off the coast of Newfoundland last week that is being described as Spain's worst
Zach Churchill announces leadership bid for Nova Scotia Liberal party
HALIFAX — Former provincial cabinet minister Zach Churchill launched his bid for the leadership of the Nova Scotia Liberals Tuesday, urging the party to close ranks and refocus following its defeat in last summer's general election. Churchill made the ...
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
OTTAWA — The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. All times eastern: 2:45 p.m. Isabelle Jacques, ...
Supreme Court rejects Epstein sex abuse accuser’s lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is leaving in place a decision throwing out a lawsuit filed by a woman who accused billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein of sexually abusing her when she was a child.
EXPLAINER: A look at toughest US sanctions facing Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday rolled out the first of what the U.S. says could be an ever-fiercer, ever-broader cascade of financial sanctions and penalties over Russia’s moves against Ukraine.
