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What you need to know as Trudeau fights to retain leadership of the Liberal party

What you need to know as Trudeau fights to retain leadership of the Liberal party

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resisted calls for his resignation for more than a year now but in recent weeks those calls have grown louder and in some cases more public.
With Liberal election win, First Nations in N.B. look forward to improved relations

With Liberal election win, First Nations in N.B. look forward to improved relations

FREDERICTON — Chief Allan Polchies is excited about New Brunswick's new Liberal provincial government. Polchies, of St.
Five things about Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, who won't seek re-election in 2025

Five things about Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, who won't seek re-election in 2025

MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says she will quit municipal politics after serving the final year of her second term, which comes to an end in November 2025.
More than 1,600 voters have registration revoked under Virginia program targeting noncitizens

More than 1,600 voters have registration revoked under Virginia program targeting noncitizens

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — More than 1,600 Virginians have had their voter registrations canceled since August under a state program that the Justice Department and advocacy groups contend is illegal.
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, 1st female mayor of city, won't seek 3rd term in 2025

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, 1st female mayor of city, won't seek 3rd term in 2025

MONTREAL — Mayor Valérie Plante, the first woman elected to Montreal's top job and whose vision for urban mobility helped make Montreal renowned for its many car-free streets, said Wednesday she won't seek re-election in the November 2025 municipal e
Pediatric group says doctors should regularly screen kids for reading difficulties

Pediatric group says doctors should regularly screen kids for reading difficulties

The Canadian Paediatric Society says doctors should regularly screen children for reading difficulties and dyslexia, calling low literacy a "serious public-health concern" that can increase the risk of other problems including anxiety, low self-estee
Harris hits a Philadelphia deli famous for being a political hotspot ahead of townhall

Harris hits a Philadelphia deli famous for being a political hotspot ahead of townhall

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday popped into Philadelphia's Famous 4th Street Deli — a longtime haven for elected officials where the politics is probably more famous than the pastrami and other lunchtime staples.
Federal appeals panel says suspended lawyer Michael Avenatti should be resentenced

Federal appeals panel says suspended lawyer Michael Avenatti should be resentenced

PASADENA, Calif.
South Carolina to build first monument to an African American. Meet Robert Smalls

South Carolina to build first monument to an African American. Meet Robert Smalls

BEAUFORT, S.C.
Wisconsin sees high turnout on the first day of in-person absentee voting

Wisconsin sees high turnout on the first day of in-person absentee voting

MADISON, Wis.