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David Eby resists early vote in B.C. despite big byelection wins for NDP

David Eby resists early vote in B.C. despite big byelection wins for NDP

VANCOUVER — There will not be an early provincial election in British Columbia despite resounding victories for New Democrat Party candidates in a pair of byelections over the weekend, Premier David Eby said on Monday.
Enbridge 'must cease' Line 5 operations on Bad River land by June 2026: judge

Enbridge 'must cease' Line 5 operations on Bad River land by June 2026: judge

WASHINGTON — The controversial Line 5 pipeline can keep moving fossil fuels through an Indigenous band's territory in Wisconsin for now, but operations on that property "must cease" on June 16, 2026, a U.S. judge says.
Alberta doctors call for investigation, apology over decision about Hinshaw

Alberta doctors call for investigation, apology over decision about Hinshaw

More than 100 Alberta doctors have signed an open letter to express concern about a decision to revoke a job offer to the province's former chief medical officer of health. Dr.
First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

CHILLIWACK, B.C.
DeSantis unveils an aggressive immigration and border security policy that largely mirrors Trump's

DeSantis unveils an aggressive immigration and border security policy that largely mirrors Trump's

EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis promised to end birthright citizenship, finish building the southern border wall and send U.S.
As fuel taxes plummet, states weigh charging by the mile instead of the tank

As fuel taxes plummet, states weigh charging by the mile instead of the tank

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Evan Burroughs has spent eight years touting the virtues of an Oregon pilot program charging motorists by the distance their vehicle travels rather than the gas it guzzles, yet his own mother still hasn't bought in.
David Johnston files final report on foreign meddling, done as special rapporteur

David Johnston files final report on foreign meddling, done as special rapporteur

OTTAWA — David Johnston filed his final — and confidential — report on foreign interference to the prime minister on Monday, ending his contentious term as special rapporteur.
Canada considers Quebec woman with six children in Syria a security risk, lawyer says

Canada considers Quebec woman with six children in Syria a security risk, lawyer says

OTTAWA — A lawyer says Canada will not repatriate a Quebec woman being held in Syria with her six children because officials believe she poses a security risk.
VP Harris visits historic LGBTQ+ landmark, decries flurry of anti-trans bills in state legislatures

VP Harris visits historic LGBTQ+ landmark, decries flurry of anti-trans bills in state legislatures

NEW YORK (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Stonewall Inn national monument on Monday to pay tribute to activists at the site of a watershed moment in the gay rights movement. And she spoke out as state lawmakers around the U.S.
Levy sanctions against foreign aggressors targeting Canada with disinformation: MPs

Levy sanctions against foreign aggressors targeting Canada with disinformation: MPs

OTTAWA — The House of Commons defence committee is urging the Liberal government to levy sanctions against individuals and organizations who target Canadians with disinformation.