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Brian Mulroney, the last conservative prime minister to taste major victory in Quebec

Brian Mulroney, the last conservative prime minister to taste major victory in Quebec

OTTAWA — Ask Brian Mulroney's chief political rival about the former prime minister's greatest success, and he will say the answer runs through Quebec.
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Legislation to legalize, tax skill games in Virginia heads to governor

Legislation to legalize, tax skill games in Virginia heads to governor

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers passed legislation Friday that would legalize skill games , the slots-like betting machines that proliferated in businesses around the state before an on-again, off-again ban took effect. If signed by GOP Gov.
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Judge indicates he will rule within next 2 weeks on bid to remove Fani Willis from Trump case

Judge indicates he will rule within next 2 weeks on bid to remove Fani Willis from Trump case

ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump indicated Friday that he would rule within the next two weeks on whether to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case over a romant
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Colorado lawmakers clash over bills to protect transgender people's use of a chosen name

Colorado lawmakers clash over bills to protect transgender people's use of a chosen name

DENVER (AP) — Colorado's House was tense Friday morning as the Democratic majority pushed two bills through the chamber that would protect transgender people's chosen names: one allowing those convicted of a felony to change their name to conform wit
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What are the next steps on the long road to a national pharmacare plan?

What are the next steps on the long road to a national pharmacare plan?

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling his government's new pharmacare bill a huge step forward, but won't say what direction Canada's new national drug plan is headed.
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Russian disinformation is about immigration. The real aim is to undercut Ukraine aid

Russian disinformation is about immigration. The real aim is to undercut Ukraine aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Vladimir Putin, victory in Ukraine may run through Texas' Rio Grande Valley. In recent weeks, Russian state media and online accounts tied to the Kremlin have spread and amplified misleading and incendiary content about U.S.
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State funeral, public condolences in the works for late former PM Brian Mulroney

State funeral, public condolences in the works for late former PM Brian Mulroney

OTTAWA — The flag fluttered at half-mast on Parliament's Peace Tower and several provincial legislatures on Friday as Canadians paid tribute to former prime minister Brian Mulroney.
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Supreme Court of Canada says a computer user's IP address deserves privacy protection

Supreme Court of Canada says a computer user's IP address deserves privacy protection

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says police need judicial authorization to obtain a computer user's internet protocol address, calling the identification number a crucial link between a person and their online activity.
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Alberta premier worried about resource revenue, says fiscal restraint the way forward

Alberta premier worried about resource revenue, says fiscal restraint the way forward

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says spending needs to remain in check as her government looks to sock away savings into its rainy-day fund. She says the government's long-term revenues increase at about three per cent a year.
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U of Florida axes diversity and inclusion office under GOP-led law aimed at ridding similar programs

U of Florida axes diversity and inclusion office under GOP-led law aimed at ridding similar programs

The University of Florida is eliminating its chief diversity officer position, scrapping the program's staff jobs and halting any contracts involving the subject because of a new law passed last year that was pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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