Politics

Ukraine's president takes his diplomatic campaign against Russia to Arab summit, G7

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a summit of Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia on Friday before what a senior official said would be a trip to Japan for a meeting with the leaders of the world’s most powerful democrac

May 19, 2023 2:14 PM Read more >

Ford says Ontario offering more money to Stellantis, feds say deal is close

Ontario is offering more money in a bid to keep automaker Stellantis from pulling out of building an electric-vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., Premier Doug Ford said Friday.

May 19, 2023 1:59 PM Read more >

Awash in social media, how are police learning to inform the public better after shootings?

Jennifer Seeley was glued to her phone, safe at home but terrified nonetheless. There was an active shooter at the Texas mall where she works as an assistant store manager. And she was searching desperately for information, praying.

May 19, 2023 1:53 PM Read more >

DeSantis meets New Hampshire lawmakers, greets voters ahead of expected 2024 announcement

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Chatting with a mom in a New Hampshire diner on Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis paid no attention to the Mickey Mouse shirt worn by her young son. But the woman said she has been paying attention to him.

May 19, 2023 1:10 PM Read more >

Quebec sets out plan to reach 60 per cent of greenhouse gas reduction target by 2030

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has now mapped out how it will achieve 60 per cent of its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, Premier François Legault said Friday as he announced an updated green economy plan.

May 19, 2023 12:57 PM Read more >

Surgery wait-list in Nova Scotia shrinking as procedures ramp up: Health Department

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says the Health Department's wait-list for surgeries is shrinking.

May 19, 2023 12:56 PM Read more >

Ex-school trustee's defamation case can't proceed, Supreme Court of Canada says

OTTAWA — A defamation lawsuit brought by a school trustee against a teachers' union president should not proceed, the Supreme Court of Canada said Friday in a ruling that underscores the importance of protecting expression intended to promote toleran

May 19, 2023 12:49 PM Read more >

NDP Leader Rachel Notley promises $1.87 billion for Edmonton infrastructure projects

EDMONTON — The Alberta NDP is promising $1.87 billion for several infrastructure projects in the provincial capital if it wins the May 29 election.

May 19, 2023 12:34 PM Read more >

Smith: 'Redemption' possible for UCP candidate who made feces comment

CALGARY — United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith says a candidate who compared transgender students in schools to feces in food would have "a lot of work to do" to find her way into the party's caucus.

May 19, 2023 12:27 PM Read more >

Saudi surge of diplomacy brings Assad, Zelenskyy to Arab summit

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia hosted an Arab League summit on Friday in which Syrian President Bashar Assad was welcomed back after a 12-year suspension and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to rally support aga

May 19, 2023 12:01 PM Read more >