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A voting machine firm suing Fox News now wants to probe Murdoch family trust fight

A voting machine firm suing Fox News now wants to probe Murdoch family trust fight

Lawyers for a voting machine company that’s suing Fox News want to question founder Rupert Murdoch about his contentious efforts to change his family trust , the attorneys told a court Monday. Election-tech company Smartmatic's $2.
Montreal man held by Sudanese officials seemed puzzled by detention, diplomat says

Montreal man held by Sudanese officials seemed puzzled by detention, diplomat says

OTTAWA — A Canadian diplomat who visited Abousfian Abdelrazik while in Sudanese custody says the Montreal man told him he did not know why he was being held and that he wanted to return to Canada.
Trump 2.0 has a Cabinet and executive branch of different ideas and eclectic personalities

Trump 2.0 has a Cabinet and executive branch of different ideas and eclectic personalities

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s personnel choices for his new Cabinet and White House reflect his signature positions on immigration and trade but also a range of viewpoints and backgrounds that raise questions about what ideological anchors might g
Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Trump

Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump on Monday, acknowledging that Trump’s return to the White House will preclude attempts to federally prosecute him for retaining classified documents
LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses four-year bid to keep it quiet

LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses four-year bid to keep it quiet

A long-withheld investigation into a 2019 hacking at LifeLabs Inc. that compromised millions of Canadians' health data has finally been made public after an Ontario court dismissed the company's appeal to prevent its release.
Arrests will take time as protesters at violent demo were masked: Montreal police

Arrests will take time as protesters at violent demo were masked: Montreal police

MONTREAL — An anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent on Friday is stirring up talk about a controversial former bylaw that once prohibited protesters in the city from wearing masks.
More people hurt in Quebec road accidents after fall time change, data shows

More people hurt in Quebec road accidents after fall time change, data shows

MONTREAL — As Quebec considers scrapping the semi-annual time change, data from the province's auto insurance board shows that evening road accidents — including those involving pedestrians — rise sharply in the 30 days after clocks move back in the
Freeland says the two-month GST holiday is meant to tackle the 'vibecession'

Freeland says the two-month GST holiday is meant to tackle the 'vibecession'

OTTAWA — The federal government is hoping a temporary break on GST will address a "vibecession" that has gripped Canadians, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last week that starting Dec.
Trudeau directs key adviser to deliver renewed national security strategy

Trudeau directs key adviser to deliver renewed national security strategy

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has directed a top adviser to deliver a renewed national security strategy setting out a framework for Canada's security, defence and diplomatic posture.
Saskatchewan premier says he won't allow Speaker intimidation as legislature resumes

Saskatchewan premier says he won't allow Speaker intimidation as legislature resumes

REGINA — Saskatchewan legislators are back in the house, with Premier Scott Moe’s government promising to do more on affordability, to do better on health care and education, and to do their best to behave in the chamber.