Politics

VICTORIA — British Columbia is forecasting a record budget deficit and a rising debt of almost $129 billion less than two weeks before the start of a provincial election campaign where economic stability and future progress are expected to be major i

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced blistering criticism in an often combative congressional subcommittee hearing Tuesday over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during the time when the virus was spreading through nursing homes.

MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is facing pushback for a decision to restrict access to her social media accounts, which her office says was an attempt to curb online hate.

NANAIMO, B.C. — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says he'll be advising the Liberal party to flip some of the challenges posed by an increasingly divided and dangerous world into an economic opportunity for Canada.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed Tuesday to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for new voters as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown in three weeks, though the measure appeared likely to be voted down.

CHICAGO (AP) — For Christopher Pugh, the 2020 election was a turning point. He already distrusted the government.

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s NDP is promising help with high rents and other affordability measures as it gears up for an October election.

OTTAWA — Canadian-made weapons will be prohibited from reaching the Gaza Strip, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Tuesday. Her comments come weeks after the U.S. announced plans to send Quebec-made ammunition to Israel.

LAS VEGAS — Bill Daly says the conversations have taken place. The NHL's deputy commissioner, however, doesn't see a realistic path forward to fix the perceived issue any time soon.