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Ottawa to provide $1.5 billion for Metro Vancouver's transit service over a decade

Ottawa to provide $1.5 billion for Metro Vancouver's transit service over a decade

VANCOUVER — The federal government has committed more than $1.5 billion over 10 years for Metro Vancouver's beleaguered transit network, but a public transit advocate says it still leaves a massive funding gap.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett's 'Listening to the Law' will give readers an inside account of the court

Justice Amy Coney Barrett's 'Listening to the Law' will give readers an inside account of the court

NEW YORK (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has a book coming out in September that her publisher is billing as an invitation for “readers to see the Supreme Court through the lens of her experience.
New Brunswick premier proposes 'free-trade zone' in Atlantic Canada

New Brunswick premier proposes 'free-trade zone' in Atlantic Canada

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt is proposing a free-trade zone for goods and services within Atlantic Canada to help the region withstand United States' tariffs.
Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers

Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a plan Friday to boost training and employment for workers in the skilled trades.
Utah Rep. Maloy offers tepid criticism of some White House spending cuts at town hall

Utah Rep. Maloy offers tepid criticism of some White House spending cuts at town hall

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania's state legislative special elections

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania's state legislative special elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters from opposite ends of Pennsylvania will fill two state legislative vacancies in special elections Tuesday .
Musk group offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court election

Musk group offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court election

MADISON, Wis.
Trump acknowledges concerns over Musk's business interests and says he shouldn't get war plans

Trump acknowledges concerns over Musk's business interests and says he shouldn't get war plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that war plans should not be shared with his adviser Elon Musk because of his business interests, a rare suggestion that the billionaire entrepreneur's expansive role in the administration will fac
Nova Scotia NDP questions lack of pharmacare deal with Ottawa

Nova Scotia NDP questions lack of pharmacare deal with Ottawa

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia still hasn’t signed on to the federal government’s pharmacare plan, and the province’s Opposition New Democrats are wondering why.
Western Canadian business groups outline wish list ahead of federal election call

Western Canadian business groups outline wish list ahead of federal election call

CALGARY — Western Canadian business groups have outlined their wish list ahead of an expected federal election call this weekend. Councils in B.C.
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