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Nova Scotia bill would repeal fixed election date, increase politicians' pay

Nova Scotia bill would repeal fixed election date, increase politicians' pay

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has introduced legislation to repeal the province's fixed election date, give it the power to fire the auditor general, and increase politicians’ pay.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
US Postal Service head DeJoy to step down after 5 years marked by pandemic, losses and cost cuts

US Postal Service head DeJoy to step down after 5 years marked by pandemic, losses and cost cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Louis DeJoy, the head of the U.S.
Haida celebrate title agreement, Trudeau emotional at ceremony

Haida celebrate title agreement, Trudeau emotional at ceremony

SKIDEGATE, B.C. — With tears streaming down his face, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a gathering of Haida Nation leaders and community members that he couldn't think of a better place to make one of his final trips as Canada's leader.
NYC voters would likely support Gov. Kathy Hochul removing Adams as mayor, AP VoteCast shows

NYC voters would likely support Gov. Kathy Hochul removing Adams as mayor, AP VoteCast shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — As New York Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs whether to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, AP VoteCast shows that many New York City voters in last year's election were already on board with the move.
Russian ambassador says Moscow not rejoining G7 after Trump pitches idea

Russian ambassador says Moscow not rejoining G7 after Trump pitches idea

OTTAWA — Canada disagrees with U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that Russia rejoin the G7 — but Moscow says the idea is a non-starter anyway.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Republican had no right to bring lawsuit challenging mobile voting

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Republican had no right to bring lawsuit challenging mobile voting

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a Republican Party official lacked the standing to bring a lawsuit challenging the use of a mobile voting van in 2022.
Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Tuesday, Feb. 18

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Tuesday, Feb. 18

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Tuesday, Feb. 18: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Ford cancelled his scheduled stops in Sault Ste.
Singh says pipelines would not be first priority for NDP energy policy

Singh says pipelines would not be first priority for NDP energy policy

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he sees an east-west clean electricity network as his first priority for expanding the Canadian energy market — not new pipelines.
Green Party says it will run full slate of candidates in coming federal election

Green Party says it will run full slate of candidates in coming federal election

OTTAWA — The Green Party's leaders say they will have a full slate of candidates for the next election, which could be called as soon as next month.