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Cursive writing to be reintroduced in Ontario schools this fall

Cursive writing to be reintroduced in Ontario schools this fall

TORONTO — Cursive is making a comeback. Relegated in 2006 to an optional piece of learning in Ontario elementary schools, cursive writing is set to return as a mandatory part of the curriculum starting in September.
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NCC approves renaming of Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to Kichi Zībī Mīkan

NCC approves renaming of Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to Kichi Zībī Mīkan

The National Capital Commission's board of directors has voted to rename the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway in Ottawa to the Kichi Zībī Mīkan, which translates to "Great River Road.
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House Republicans push off Biden impeachment move for now as hard-right clamors for action

House Republicans push off Biden impeachment move for now as hard-right clamors for action

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eager to impeach President Joe Biden , hard-right House Republicans forced a vote Thursday that sent the matter to congressional committees in a clear demonstration of the challenge that Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces in controlling t
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Senate votes to keep Biden rule toughening requirements on stabilizing braces for firearms

Senate votes to keep Biden rule toughening requirements on stabilizing braces for firearms

WASHINGTON (AP) — New rules that require owners to register stabilizing braces for firearms will stay in place after the Senate rejected a Republican effort on Thursday to overturn them.
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Sex assault charge dropped against former Kelowna, B.C., mayor Colin Basran

Sex assault charge dropped against former Kelowna, B.C., mayor Colin Basran

VICTORIA — A charge of sexual assault laid against the former mayor of Kelowna, B.C., has been stayed by a special prosecutor. The B.C.
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Murder victims' families outraged over Ontario killer move to medium-security prison

Murder victims' families outraged over Ontario killer move to medium-security prison

TORONTO — The families of two people killed by an Ontario man are demanding answers from the federal government after the multiple murderer was moved to a medium-security prison.
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Bridge sitting on key Russian supply route near Crimea struck by missiles

Bridge sitting on key Russian supply route near Crimea struck by missiles

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia-appointed officials in Crimea said that a bridge between the Moscow-annexed peninsula and Russia-occupied areas in southern Ukraine was hit by missiles Thursday, threatening a key supply link to Russian forces amid the ear
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Diplomats from Western countries, developing economies to meet in Denmark for Ukraine talks

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark will host a meeting this weekend of national security advisers from Western countries backing Ukraine and countries that have refused to condemn the Russian invasion , officials said Thursday. The U.S.
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One year after the anti-abortion ruling, the White House keeps a spotlight on the issue

One year after the anti-abortion ruling, the White House keeps a spotlight on the issue

WASHINGTON (AP) — One year ago, Democrats suffered one of the most stinging political defeats in recent history as the Supreme Court, which had been methodically stocked with conservative appointees, eliminated the nationwide right to abortion.
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Government benefits helped lower-income households afford rising cost of living: PBO

Government benefits helped lower-income households afford rising cost of living: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says lower-income households maintained their purchasing power despite high inflation with help from government benefits.
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