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Ontario, Quebec to swap energy in new deal to help with electricity demands

Ontario, Quebec to swap energy in new deal to help with electricity demands

Ontario and Quebec have agreed to swap energy to help each other out when electricity demands peak.
Alberta premier condemns federal environment minister's emissions cap comments

Alberta premier condemns federal environment minister's emissions cap comments

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is blasting federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault over comments he made about capping emissions.
With Democratic control, Michigan's governor pushes for health care and climate change laws

With Democratic control, Michigan's governor pushes for health care and climate change laws

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov.
'Freedom Convoy' leaders' criminal trial goes beyond mischief charges

'Freedom Convoy' leaders' criminal trial goes beyond mischief charges

OTTAWA — The leaders of the "Freedom Convoy" are preparing to answer to criminal charges next week for their part in the massive demonstration that gridlocked Ottawa last year — but the stakes go beyond the actions of two protest organizers.
Quebec transport minister apologizes after being photographed without seatbelt

Quebec transport minister apologizes after being photographed without seatbelt

Quebec Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault is apologizing after photos emerged of her not wearing her seatbelt while on the road.
Opponents of Nebraska plan to use public money for private school tuition seek ballot initiative

Opponents of Nebraska plan to use public money for private school tuition seek ballot initiative

Organizers of an effort to have Nebraska voters weigh in on whether to use taxpayer money to pay for private school tuition scholarships said Wednesday they have more than enough signatures to put that question on the November 2024 ballot.
Trudeau to visit Indonesia, Singapore and India next week as Canada seeks trade deals

Trudeau to visit Indonesia, Singapore and India next week as Canada seeks trade deals

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to Asia next week for a whirlwind tour of Indonesia, Singapore and India.
No. 2 House Republican Steve Scalise is diagnosed with blood cancer and undergoing treatment

No. 2 House Republican Steve Scalise is diagnosed with blood cancer and undergoing treatment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Steve Scalise, the No. 2 House Republican, said Tuesday he has been diagnosed with a form of blood cancer known as multiple myeloma and is undergoing treatment. Scalise, 57, said he will continue to serve in the House.

Alabama lawmaker arrested on voter fraud charge

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama legislator was arrested Tuesday on felony voter fraud charges accusing him of voting in a district where he did not live. Republican Rep.
Civil servants could be next labour battle for the Manitoba government

Civil servants could be next labour battle for the Manitoba government

WINNIPEG — The union that represents 11,000 Manitoba civil servants is planning a strike vote after negotiations appear to have stalled on the issue of wages.
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