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Liberals taking ‘fresh’ look at online harms bill, justice minister says

Liberals taking ‘fresh’ look at online harms bill, justice minister says

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government plans to take a "fresh" look at its online harms legislation over the summer but it's not clear yet exactly what the bill will look like when it is reintroduced.
James Walkinshaw wins Democratic contest to likely replace US Rep. Connolly in northern Virginia

James Walkinshaw wins Democratic contest to likely replace US Rep. Connolly in northern Virginia

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Democrats and Republicans chose candidates in northern Virginia on Saturday who will vie to replace the late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Democrat who served the congressional district in the Washington suburbs for 16 years.
Elon Musk renews his criticism of Trump's big bill as Senate Republicans scramble to pass it

Elon Musk renews his criticism of Trump's big bill as Senate Republicans scramble to pass it

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk on Saturday doubled down on his distaste for President Donald Trump's sprawling tax and spending cuts bill, arguing the legislation that Republican senators are scrambling to pass would kill jobs and bog down burgeoning in
Biden, Harris and Walz attend funeral for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman

Biden, Harris and Walz attend funeral for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was honored for her legislative accomplishments and her humanity during a funeral Saturday where former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris joined ov
New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says

New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will press ahead with plans for new criminal provisions against blocking access to places of worship, schools and community centres.
Feds order Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security

Feds order Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security

The federal government has ordered a Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems to shutter its Canadian business and leave the country over national security concerns.
Mamdani heads to Harlem after stunning New York City primary results

Mamdani heads to Harlem after stunning New York City primary results

Zohran Mamdani spoke at a rally in Harlem on Saturday as he sought to build on momentum from New York City’s Democratic primary, telling the crowd that people struggling to pay for housing, groceries and bus fare are hungry for change.
For many South Asian and Muslim New Yorkers, Mamdani's political upset gives them hope

For many South Asian and Muslim New Yorkers, Mamdani's political upset gives them hope

The success of Zohran Mamdani in New York City's Democratic primary for mayor is euphoric for Hari Kondabolu, a stand-up comedian who's been friends with the candidate for 15 years.
Beloved monster-sized Alberta dinosaur set for tests ahead of possible extinction

Beloved monster-sized Alberta dinosaur set for tests ahead of possible extinction

DRUMHELLER — Tyra the Tyrannosaurus is set to be poked and prodded this fall to determine whether Drumheller’s towering, monstrously popular icon can be saved from extinction.
What's next for birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court's ruling

What's next for birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court's ruling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The legal battle over President Donald Trump's move to end birthright citizenship is far from over despite the Republican administration's major victory Friday limiting nationwide injunctions.
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