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Karina Gould gets key committee chair as NDP is frozen out

Karina Gould gets key committee chair as NDP is frozen out

OTTAWA — House of Commons committees are taking shape for this session of Parliament with a top spot for Liberal Karina Gould and no representation at all for New Democrats.

Canadian gold miner placed under temporary provisional administration in Mali

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A judge in Mali on Monday ordered Barrick Gold to be placed under provisional administration for six months in an ongoing dispute between the Canadian mining company and the West African nation's military government over unpaid ta
Former MP Han Dong says he can move on after settling lawsuit against Global News

Former MP Han Dong says he can move on after settling lawsuit against Global News

OTTAWA — Former MP Han Dong says he and his family can finally move on now that his lawsuit against Global News has been settled.
Talks in Pennsylvania are at crunch time over a budget, legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games

Talks in Pennsylvania are at crunch time over a budget, legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and state lawmakers are getting down to crunch time, with big questions still outstanding about how to balance the Democrat's spending request.
Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar show

Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar show

TORONTO — Jagmeet Singh is saying sorry for attending one of Kendrick Lamar's Toronto concerts last week.
The Trump family's next venture, a mobile phone company

The Trump family's next venture, a mobile phone company

NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump family said it is licensing its name to a new mobile phone service, the latest in a string of ventures that have been announced while Donald Trump is in the White House despite ethical concerns that the U.S.
Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers is in custody after surrendering to police

Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers is in custody after surrendering to police

BELLE PLAINE, Minn.
Drones and contraband pose everyday challenges in Quebec detention centres

Drones and contraband pose everyday challenges in Quebec detention centres

MONTREAL — On any given day, drones buzz in the skies above Quebec's detention centres looking to drop tobacco, drugs or cellphones to the inmates below.
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith contemplates increased security after shooting of Democratic lawmakers

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith contemplates increased security after shooting of Democratic lawmakers

Lawmakers on Sunday continued to reel from the shooting of two Democratic Minnesota state legislators in their homes that led to the death of one and her husband, contemplating a previously unthinkable world where democratically-elected representativ
Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

CALGARY — As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S.
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