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Alberta teachers vote 95 per cent in favour of strike action as talks continue

Alberta teachers vote 95 per cent in favour of strike action as talks continue

EDMONTON — The union representing Alberta teachers says members have voted 95 per cent in favour of strike action and they could hit the picket lines in the next four months.
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Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill

Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney was joined by members of Parliament from all parties this afternoon as he raised the Pride flag in Ottawa.
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Rule of law, judges 'under attack' in many countries, Canada's chief justice says

Rule of law, judges 'under attack' in many countries, Canada's chief justice says

OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner says the rule of law and judicial independence are "under attack" in many countries around the world — but Canadians have reasons to be optimistic.
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Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

BATON ROUGE, La.
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Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primary

Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primary

ATLANTA (AP) — Votes won't count for Democrat Daniel Blackman in the June 17 primary election for Georgia Public Service Commission after a judge ruled Tuesday that Blackman hadn't proved that he had lived in Fulton County for the required year befor
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New AI minister says Canada won’t ‘over-index’ on AI regulation

New AI minister says Canada won’t ‘over-index’ on AI regulation

OTTAWA — Canada's new minister of artificial intelligence said Tuesday he'll put less emphasis on AI regulation and more on finding ways to harness the technology's economic benefits.
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Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada’s environment commissioner said Tuesday.
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Premier Smith visits rural Alberta to lend voice to local byelection candidate

Premier Smith visits rural Alberta to lend voice to local byelection candidate

THREE HILLS — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is winning applause but also facing pointed questions from party members ahead of three byelections.
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A former Arizona lawmaker is indicted on charges that he forged nominating petitions

PHOENIX (AP) — A former Republican lawmaker in Arizona has been indicted on charges that he forged signatures on his nominating petitions for his 2024 reelection campaign.
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Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space

Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space

OTTAWA — The federal government has moved slowly to reduce its office space, a new report by Canada's auditor general said Tuesday.
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