Politics

Saskatchewan announces construction rebate and secondary suite grant programs

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Party government has announced two programs that aim to make home ownership more affordable and increase the availability of rental units.

Oct 30, 2023 11:28 AM Read more >

Alaska faces new backlog in processing food stamp benefits after clearing older applications

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska state agency faces a new backlog in processing applications for people seeking food stamp benefits, more than a year after it first fell behind in recertifying applicants.

Oct 30, 2023 11:09 AM Read more >

Federal Court dismisses applications against Trudeau's 2020 firearms ban

OTTAWA — The Federal Court today dismissed a legal challenge to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's May 2020 regulations banning some 1,500 styles of firearms.

Oct 30, 2023 10:47 AM Read more >

A federal judge reimposes a limited gag order in Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington has reimposed a narrow gag order barring him from making public comments targeting prosecutors, court staff and potential witnesses. U.S.

Oct 30, 2023 10:20 AM Read more >

What Trump can say and can't say under a gag order in his federal 2020 election interference case

WASHINGTON (AP) — A gag order in Donald Trump's election interference case in Washington is back in place, restricting the former president's inflammatory rhetoric as he prepares for trial and campaigns to return to the White House in 2024.

Oct 30, 2023 10:16 AM Read more >

Outraised and embattled, Lauren Boebert heads back to Colorado with a revamped campaign strategy

PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Retreating from the turmoil in Washington, D.C., Rep.

Oct 30, 2023 8:53 AM Read more >

Calgary lifts its outdoor water restrictions as cold weather expected to reduce use

CALGARY — The City of Calgary says it is lifting its outdoor water restrictions, but it's still asking residents to use water wisely. Officials say the restrictions, which have been in effect for two months, will be removed Tuesday.

Oct 30, 2023 8:31 AM Read more >

Democrat Brandon Presley seeks big turnout in Nov. 7 bid to unseat Mississippi's Republican governor

NATCHEZ, Miss.

Oct 29, 2023 9:37 PM Read more >

Son of Canadian presumed hostage in Gaza: 'Military actions don't solve anything'

OTTAWA — The son of a Canadian woman believed to be among those held hostage by Hamas in Gaza wants the world to push for an end to the fighting, and says he fears Israel's escalating offensive could end all chance of bringing his mother safely home.

Oct 29, 2023 8:36 PM Read more >

Sikh independence vote in B.C.sees thousands turnout amid Canada-India tensions

SURREY, B.C.

Oct 29, 2023 7:53 PM Read more >