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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Reps. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and Mike Turner, R-Ohio; Dr. Ashish Jha, White House COVID-19 response coordinator. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colo.; Rep. James Comer, R-Ky.; Dr.
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Ottawa commits $39.4M to support Indigenous languages in the North

Ottawa commits $39.4M to support Indigenous languages in the North

DETTAH, N.W.T. — The federal government says it is investing $39.4 million to support Indigenous languages in the territories.
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Lake seeks election records in suit against Arizona county

Lake seeks election records in suit against Arizona county

PHOENIX (AP) — Kari Lake, the defeated Republican candidate for Arizona governor, has filed a public records lawsuit demanding Maricopa County hand over a variety of documents related to the election.
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B.C. forecasts surplus of $5.7 billion, but 'shock rebound' may not last: minister

B.C. forecasts surplus of $5.7 billion, but 'shock rebound' may not last: minister

VICTORIA — British Columbia's budget forecast shows a surplus of $5.7 billion, dwarfing the previous estimate and giving the government room to help people facing the ongoing cost-of-living crunch, says Finance Minister Selina Robinson.
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Trudeau says he's 'absolutely serene' about invoking Emergencies Act

Trudeau says he's 'absolutely serene' about invoking Emergencies Act

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to a public inquiry Friday, displaying moments of introspection while acknowledging the seriousness of declaring a public order emergency and insisting it was
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Inquiry document says Bergen, PM talked about setting 'bad precedent' with convoy

Inquiry document says Bergen, PM talked about setting 'bad precedent' with convoy

OTTAWA — Notes taken during a conversation between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen shed more light on their discussion about reaching out to "Freedom Convoy" protesters. Details of that Feb.
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Alberta premier defends new rules on in-person learning, no mask mandates in schools

Alberta premier defends new rules on in-person learning, no mask mandates in schools

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending new rules ordering schools to provide in-person learning during the current wave of viral illnesses, saying a clear, measured response is crucial for students and parents.
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Overdose prevention site says lack of shelter to blame for Moncton man's death

Overdose prevention site says lack of shelter to blame for Moncton man's death

MONCTON, N.B. — Before a man turned away from shelters was found dead this week in a Moncton, N.B., public washroom, staff who had just helped him at an overdose prevention site sent a plea for help to the province.
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City of Brampton moves to ban personal fireworks to address safety, noise concerns

City of Brampton moves to ban personal fireworks to address safety, noise concerns

Residents in Brampton, Ont., may soon be barred from setting off personal fireworks on major holidays as the city moves to issue a ban following a surge in complaints related to safety, noise and debris.
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Mexico's domestic airline industry in shambles

Mexico's domestic airline industry in shambles

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s domestic airline industry is in shambles, plagued by safety problems, a ratings downgrade by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, and vandalism.
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