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Doug Ford says pro-Palestinian university encampments 'need to move'

Doug Ford says pro-Palestinian university encampments 'need to move'

TORONTO — Ontario's premier called for pro-Palestinian protest encampments to move off university campuses Monday even as one Toronto university suggested it was making progress in its talks with demonstrators.
Nervous about falling behind the GOP, Democrats are wrestling with how to use AI

Nervous about falling behind the GOP, Democrats are wrestling with how to use AI

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s campaign and Democratic candidates are in a fevered race with Republicans over who can best exploit the potential of artificial intelligence , a technology that could transform American elections — and perhaps
Yukon gets $45M to prevent Whitehorse-area landslides, more money for flood recovery

Yukon gets $45M to prevent Whitehorse-area landslides, more money for flood recovery

WHITEHORSE — The federal government is contributing $45 million to help prevent landslides along the Whitehorse Escarpment with the aim to protect the land under Whitehorse International Airport and its access road to the Yukon's capital.
P.E.I. hoping to attract company to manufacture modular homes for the province

P.E.I. hoping to attract company to manufacture modular homes for the province

CHARLOTTETOWN — The P.E.I. government says its plan to address the province's housing shortage includes finding a company to manufacture modular homes on the Island.
B.C. court date set for three accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

B.C. court date set for three accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

SURREY, B.C. — Three suspects accused of murdering British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year are scheduled to appear in court in Surrey on Tuesday.
Trump Media fires auditing firm that US regulators have charged with 'massive fraud'

Trump Media fires auditing firm that US regulators have charged with 'massive fraud'

NEW YORK (AP) — Trump Media and Technology Group, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, has fired an auditor that federal regulators recently charged with “massive fraud.
Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before election in presidential swing state

Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before election in presidential swing state

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Milwaukee's election leader has been ousted by the mayor in a surprise move that comes just six months before Wisconsin's largest city will be in the spotlight in the presidential swing state.
Spike in 'violent rhetoric' since Oct. 7 attack from 'extremist actors,' CSIS warns

Spike in 'violent rhetoric' since Oct. 7 attack from 'extremist actors,' CSIS warns

OTTAWA — The Israel-Hamas war has led to a spike in "violent rhetoric" from "extremist actors" that could prompt some in Canada to turn to violence, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service warns.
Brad Parscale helped Trump win in 2016 using Facebook ads. Now he’s back, and an AI evangelist

Brad Parscale helped Trump win in 2016 using Facebook ads. Now he’s back, and an AI evangelist

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump’s former campaign manager looked squarely into the camera and promised his viewers they were about to witness a bold new era in politics.
Money isn't enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate

Money isn't enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated by the seemingly endless cash flowing to Democrats , Republicans aiming to retake the Senate have rallied around candidates with plenty of their own money.