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Manitoba Tories say bill to protect gender expression could infringe on free speech

Manitoba Tories say bill to protect gender expression could infringe on free speech

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's new Opposition leader says his party wants changes and clarity on a bill by the NDP government that would add gender expression to the province's human rights code.
Trump says the US will stop bombing Yemen's Houthis after rebels say they'll stop targeting ships

Trump says the US will stop bombing Yemen's Houthis after rebels say they'll stop targeting ships

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's ordering a halt to nearly two months of U.S.
Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

VANCOUVER — Politicians and business leaders in British Columbia say talk of separation in Alberta is an opening for better co-operation between Ottawa and Western provinces, but dividing the country is a step too far.
Judge bars Trump administration from shrinking agencies that fund libraries, settle labor disputes

Judge bars Trump administration from shrinking agencies that fund libraries, settle labor disputes

A federal judge has temporarily barred President Donald Trump's administration from dramatically shrinking three agencies that fund libraries across the U.S.
Saskatchewan NDP to introduce anti-separation bill that aims to amend rules

Saskatchewan NDP to introduce anti-separation bill that aims to amend rules

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP is planning to introduce legislation to amend referendum and plebiscite rules in an effort to hold Premier Scott Moe's feet to the fire around talks of separation.
Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

WASHINGTON (AP) — Travelers who haven’t obtained a REAL ID by this week’s deadline received assurances from the head of Homeland Security that they will be able to fly after additional identity checks.
US expands attempt to blow up Google with proposed teardown of its ad technology

US expands attempt to blow up Google with proposed teardown of its ad technology

The U.S. Justice Department is doubling down on its attempt to break up Google by asking a federal judge to force the company to part with some of the technology powering the company's digital ad network.
The Latest: Prime Minister Carney rebuffs Trump’s push to make Canada the 51st state

The Latest: Prime Minister Carney rebuffs Trump’s push to make Canada the 51st state

Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney , is meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, a week after winning the job with a promise to confront the increased aggression shown by Trump.
Manitoba's governing New Democrats have surplus while Tories ended 2024 in the red

Manitoba's governing New Democrats have surplus while Tories ended 2024 in the red

WINNIPEG — New figures show Manitoba's governing New Democrats raised a lot more money than the Opposition Progressive Conservatives last year and ended up in much better financial shape.
Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

TORONTO — Proposed Ontario legislation that would give cabinet power to create "special economic zones" and allow the government to exempt itself from following laws on certain projects is little more than a power grab, First Nations, civil liberty g
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