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Mug shot as a political boost? Some politicians have tried

Mug shot as a political boost? Some politicians have tried

WASHINGTON (AP) — A celebrity and insatiable publicity hound long before he was president, Donald Trump has been photographed countless times. But never like this.
Trump indictment live updates: Latest news, developments

Trump indictment live updates: Latest news, developments

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the first criminal case against a former president, Donald Trump has been indicted on charges involving payments made during the 2016 campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.
Inquiry into N.S. mass shooting says spouse of killer was revictimized by RCMP probe

Inquiry into N.S. mass shooting says spouse of killer was revictimized by RCMP probe

HALIFAX — The final report of the public inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shooting says the gunman’s partner — a survivor of his violent domestic abuse — was revictimized by the RCMP investigation into the tragedy.
Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

VICTORIA — The newly acclaimed leader of British Columbia's Conservatives whose climate change views prompted his expulsion from the Opposition Liberals says he's building a grassroots coalition for voters who don't support the province's left-of-cen
Italy temporarily blocks ChatGPT over privacy concerns

Italy temporarily blocks ChatGPT over privacy concerns

ROME (AP) — Italy is temporarily blocking the artificial intelligence software ChatGPT in the wake of a data breach as it investigates a possible violation of stringent European Union data protection rules, the government's privacy watchdog said Frid
Judge: Dominion defamation case against Fox will go to trial

Judge: Dominion defamation case against Fox will go to trial

DOVER, Del.
Florida teen debuts trans visibility film as bans spread

Florida teen debuts trans visibility film as bans spread

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
BC Ferry commissioner proposes up to 9.2 per cent fare hike, final number on Sept. 30

BC Ferry commissioner proposes up to 9.2 per cent fare hike, final number on Sept. 30

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Ferry Commission has announced its preliminary decision on ferry fare increases that if finalized would be up to a maximum of 9.2 per cent for each of the next four years.
Alberta premier's phone call to accused raises questions about court case

Alberta premier's phone call to accused raises questions about court case

EDMONTON — A phone call between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and a Calgary pastor where they discussed his criminal trial raises questions about whether she has compromised the case, the Opposition NDP said Friday.
MP Han Dong serves Global News with libel notice over foreign interference report

MP Han Dong serves Global News with libel notice over foreign interference report

OTTAWA — A lawyer for Han Dong has served Global News and its parent company Corus Entertainment with a libel notice after the media outlet published an allegation the Toronto MP spoke to a Chinese diplomat about delaying the release of two Canadians