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Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson leaves door open to exit in the near future

Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson leaves door open to exit in the near future

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson may step down as leader of the Progressive Conservatives sooner than expected.
Prosecutor asks judge to revoke bond for Harrison Floyd in Georgia election case

Prosecutor asks judge to revoke bond for Harrison Floyd in Georgia election case

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutor pursuing a case against former President Donald Trump and others on Wednesday asked a judge to revoke the bond of defendant Harrison Floyd, saying he has been intimidating witnesses and codefendants in the case.
Texas wants the power to arrest and order migrants to leave the US. Can it do that?

Texas wants the power to arrest and order migrants to leave the US. Can it do that?

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — For two years, Texas has pushed boundaries on the U.S.-Mexico border: Busing migrants across America, jailing thousands for trespass and stringing razor wire along the Rio Grande.
Quebec government facing critics over decision to subsidize NHL pre-season games

Quebec government facing critics over decision to subsidize NHL pre-season games

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's decision to dole out up to $7 million for a pair of 2024 NHL pre-season games continued to cause a stir on Wednesday after reports the Montreal Canadiens were prepared to play in the provincial capital for free.
Carbon price carve-out for heating oil muddied waters in Senate on other bill: Simons

Carbon price carve-out for heating oil muddied waters in Senate on other bill: Simons

OTTAWA — A Conservative private member's bill to exempt more fuel used by farmers from the carbon price is stirring up intense lobbying efforts in the Senate, and leaving the Liberals on the verge of being forced to carve up their signature climate p
Trump's lawyers want a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case. They claim the judge is biased

Trump's lawyers want a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case. They claim the judge is biased

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump asked for a mistrial Wednesday in the New York civil fraud case that threatens the former president’s real estate empire.
Highways prepared for extreme weather 'new normal,' says B.C. transportation minister

Highways prepared for extreme weather 'new normal,' says B.C. transportation minister

VICTORIA — British Columbia's transportation minister says 130 kilometres of highway that was severely damaged by flooding two years ago is now more resilient to extreme weather.
Report says humidity affects roof stability in Nova Scotia mine under stop work order

Report says humidity affects roof stability in Nova Scotia mine under stop work order

HALIFAX — Production at Cape Breton’s idled Donkin coal mine can’t resume until recommendations contained in a consultant’s report are implemented, says the Nova Scotia Labour Department.
100 Vancouver police sent to protect Trudeau after Gaza protest surrounds restaurant

100 Vancouver police sent to protect Trudeau after Gaza protest surrounds restaurant

VANCOUVER — Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters surrounded a Vancouver Chinatown restaurant where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was dining Tuesday night, with scores of police sent to control the crowd that was chanting for a ceasefire in the Isra
Prime Minister's Office gives mandate letters to two ministers, months after shuffle

Prime Minister's Office gives mandate letters to two ministers, months after shuffle

OTTAWA — The Prime Minister's Office has quietly published mandate letters for two ministers who were given new portfolios in the Liberal government's summer cabinet shuffle, but it won't be updating its prescriptions for jobs that already existed.
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