Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?’
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Enough, enough,” President Joe Biden exclaimed over and over as he delivered an impassioned address to the nation imploring Congress to take action against gun violence after mass shootings he said had turned schools, supermarkets an...
Democrats, Republicans fight to a redistricting stalemate
After nearly a year of partisan battles, number-crunching and lawsuits, the once-a-decade congressional redistricting cycle is ending in a draw. That leaves Republicans positioned to win control
Security concerns leave Afghan evacuees stuck in Balkan camp
WASHINGTON (AP) — For some Afghans who were evacuated as their country fell to the Taliban last summer, the journey to the United States has stalled, and perhaps ended, at a sun-baked cluster of tents and temporary housing on an
‘Grit, grace and glory’: New Zealand marks queen’s jubilee
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II once asked why the New Zealand men's cricket team had picked a 17-year-old for the starting lineup. “Is this
Ontario Liberals lose leader after failing to secure official party status again
TORONTO — Ontario's Liberals suffered a triple whammy on Thursday, losing their leader after failing to secure official party status once again and placing a distant third in a provincial election that saw the party fail to rebuild from its
Ontario Greens come up short in Parry Sound-Muskoka despite vigorous campaigning
The leader of Ontario's Greens says his party is "here to stay" despite failing to capture the riding the party saw as its best hope of a second seat in Thursday's election. Mike Schreiner, who was re-elected in Guelph, says the
Ontario NDP lose leader, secure official Opposition status in provincial election
HAMILTON — Ontario's New Democrats held on to official Opposition status Thursday but lost their longtime leader after their efforts to unseat the Tories came up short. Andrea Horwath, who led the party through four provincial elections, declared an e...
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario
TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives led by Doug Ford have won a second majority government in Ontario. Early results show the Tories elected or leading in 64 ridings. Infrastructure promises such as new highways and hospitals centred Ford’s "get i...
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario
The Progressive Conservatives led by Doug Ford have won a second majority government in Ontario. Early results show the Tories elected or leading in 64 ridings. Infrastructure promises such as new highways and hospitals centred Ford’s "get it done" pi...
The Latest on Ontario’s election: Steven Del Duca steps down as Liberal leader
TORONTO — Here are the latest details from Ontario's provincial election: 10:48 p.m. Steven Del Duca is stepping down as leader of Ontario's Liberals. Del Duca says he informed the party brass of his decision this evening. He lost in his