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Quebec health minister asks public to avoid emergency rooms amid overcrowding

Quebec health minister asks public to avoid emergency rooms amid overcrowding

MONTREAL — Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé on Tuesday presented his plan to reduce overcrowding in the province's emergency rooms: the public should avoid going to them if they can.
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Canada lays out plan to phase out sales of gas-powered cars, trucks by 2035

Canada lays out plan to phase out sales of gas-powered cars, trucks by 2035

The end of the road is coming for gas-powered vehicles in Canada as Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault finalizes new regulations mandating the transition to battery-operated cars, trucks and SUVs.
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McGill announces $3,000 award to offset tuition hike for out-of-province students

McGill announces $3,000 award to offset tuition hike for out-of-province students

MONTREAL — McGill University will offer a $3,000 annual award to new undergraduate students from other provinces to offset a tuition hike imposed by the provincial government, the institution announced Tuesday.
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Illegal crossings surge in remote areas as Congress, White House weigh major asylum limits

Illegal crossings surge in remote areas as Congress, White House weigh major asylum limits

LUKEVILLE, Ariz. (AP) — Hundreds of dates are written on concrete-filled steel columns erected along the U.S. border with Mexico to memorialize when the Border Patrol has repaired illicit openings in the would-be barriers.
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ACLU of Montana challenges law defining the word 'sex' in state code as only male or female

ACLU of Montana challenges law defining the word 'sex' in state code as only male or female

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The ACLU of Montana has filed a lawsuit challenging a law that defines the word “sex” throughout state code as either male or female, based on a person's biology at birth.
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North Carolina's election maps for 2024 are racially biased, advocates say in lawsuit

North Carolina's election maps for 2024 are racially biased, advocates say in lawsuit

RALEIGH, N.C.
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More than 28 per cent of N.S. children starting out in school are vulnerable: study

More than 28 per cent of N.S. children starting out in school are vulnerable: study

HALIFAX — The increase in Nova Scotia children considered vulnerable to having learning problems as they enter the school system may be connected to the COVID-19 pandemic and child poverty, says a child and youth researcher.
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Philly's progressive prosecutor, facing impeachment trial, has authority on transit crimes diverted

Philly's progressive prosecutor, facing impeachment trial, has authority on transit crimes diverted

HARRISBURG, Pa.
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A pro-Trump super PAC airs an anti-Haley ad in New Hampshire. She says that's a sign of her strength

A pro-Trump super PAC airs an anti-Haley ad in New Hampshire. She says that's a sign of her strength

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The super PAC supporting Donald Trump's 2024 campaign has launched a television ad targeting Nikki Haley, a move her campaign called a signal that Trump's allies are worried about her.
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Ottawa spending $2.49 billion to acquire 11 drones for Royal Canadian Air Force

Ottawa spending $2.49 billion to acquire 11 drones for Royal Canadian Air Force

HALIFAX — Ottawa plans to spend $2.49 billion to acquire 11 remotely piloted drones to help the Royal Canadian Air Force conduct long-distance surveillance, federal officials announced Tuesday. Canada will buy the drones from U.S.
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