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Ontario's proposed updates to municipal code of conduct rules flawed, critics say

Ontario's proposed updates to municipal code of conduct rules flawed, critics say

As the Ontario legislature considers a bill that would give municipal councils the power to remove misbehaving and unethical members, some critics say the proposed legislation has serious flaws that must be addressed to ensure accountability.
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Trump’s new tariffs go into effect as US economy shows signs of strain

Trump’s new tariffs go into effect as US economy shows signs of strain

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to cause visible damage to the U.S. economy.
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Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center

Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center

MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered a two-week halt to construction at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as she considers whether it violates environmental laws.
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JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raised

JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raised

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Vice President JD Vance's security detail had an Ohio river's water level raised last weekend to accommodate a kayaking trip he and his family took to celebrate his 41st birthday. The U.S.
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Judge reserves decision on whether to strike review of Alberta separation question

Judge reserves decision on whether to strike review of Alberta separation question

EDMONTON — A judge has reserved his decision on whether to review a proposed Alberta separation referendum question. Court of King's Bench Justice Colin Feasby is expected to give his ruling Aug. 14.
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Intel's stock tumbles after Trump says its CEO must resign

Intel's stock tumbles after Trump says its CEO must resign

Shares of Intel slumped Thursday after President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the chipmaker's CEO needs to resign. “The CEO of Intel is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
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Trump's redistricting fight mushrooms with Vance in Indiana and Florida joining the fray

Trump's redistricting fight mushrooms with Vance in Indiana and Florida joining the fray

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (AP) — As President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Republican-run states to redraw congressional boundaries , he has dispatched Vice President JD Vance to Indiana and called for a new federal census — moves reflecting his int
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Trump will meet Friday with leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to sign US-brokered peace deal

Trump will meet Friday with leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to sign US-brokered peace deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan are expected to sign a peace deal Friday at the White House that could potentially put an end to decades of conflict , President Donald Trump said.
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B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit

B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit

British Columbia is weighed down by rapidly growing debt despite a lower-than-forecasted deficit for 2024, something that Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the government is working hard to address.
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Métis leaders strike note of optimism after meeting with Carney on major projects

Métis leaders strike note of optimism after meeting with Carney on major projects

OTTAWA — Métis leaders left a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday saying they're confident they will be included in talks about major projects Ottawa hopes to use to bolster the economy in the face of a trade war with the United State
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