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Eby invokes Taylor Swift as B.C. launches services to crack down on intimate images

Eby invokes Taylor Swift as B.C. launches services to crack down on intimate images

OTTAWA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the recent sharing of fake intimate images of pop star Taylor Swift proves no one is immune from such "attacks," as the province launches new services to get images taken down and go after perpetrators
N.S. proposes taking on $117 million of utility’s fuel costs to reduce rate hike

N.S. proposes taking on $117 million of utility’s fuel costs to reduce rate hike

HALIFAX — In order to reduce the burden on ratepayers, the Nova Scotia government intends to take on $117 million of the provincial power utility’s fuel costs.
President Biden has said he'd shut the US-Mexico border if given the ability. What does that mean?

President Biden has said he'd shut the US-Mexico border if given the ability. What does that mean?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has made some strong claims over the past few days about shutting down the U.S.-Mexico border as he tries to salvage a border deal in Congress that would also unlock money for Ukraine .
Ottawa to offer universities, colleges low-cost loans to build new student housing

Ottawa to offer universities, colleges low-cost loans to build new student housing

OTTAWA — Post-secondary institutions will be able to apply for low-interest loans to build student housing starting this fall, Housing Minister Sean Fraser says.
Georgia House votes to revive prosecutor oversight panel as Democrats warn of targeting Fani Willis

Georgia House votes to revive prosecutor oversight panel as Democrats warn of targeting Fani Willis

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia House members passed a bill Monday to revive a commission with powers to discipline and remove prosecutors , a move Democrats warn is aimed at disrupting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ prosecution of former Presid
Maine lawmakers consider request to give subpoena power to committee investigating mass shooting

Maine lawmakers consider request to give subpoena power to committee investigating mass shooting

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine legislative committee considered an emergency request on Monday to grant powers to a panel investigating last year's Lewiston mass shooting that the state's governor said are critical to unraveling how the killings unfo

Supreme Court is urged to rule Trump is ineligible to be president again because of the Jan. 6 riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court should declare that Donald Trump is ineligible to be president again because he spearheaded the violent attack on the U.S.
Former state senator announces run for North Dakota's lone US House seat

Former state senator announces run for North Dakota's lone US House seat

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A potato farmer and former state senator has announced his campaign for North Dakota's sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, after initially eyeing a run for governor.
Key points from AP analysis of Trump's New York civil fraud case

Key points from AP analysis of Trump's New York civil fraud case

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump could potentially have his real estate empire ordered “dissolved” for repeated misrepresentations on financial statements to lenders in violation of New York’s powerful anti-fraud law.
More Quebecers donated organs after MAID but Canada needs standardized data: study

More Quebecers donated organs after MAID but Canada needs standardized data: study

Quebec researchers say organ donation appears to be increasing among people who received an assisted death but they're calling for greater collaboration to support those who choose to give, along with respect for their autonomy and dignity.
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