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As a generation of gay and lesbian people ages, memories of worse - and better - times swirl

As a generation of gay and lesbian people ages, memories of worse - and better - times swirl

WASHINGTON (AP) — David Perry recalls being young and gay in 1980s Washington D.C. and having “an absolute blast.
U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment 'not a pattern'

U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment 'not a pattern'

OTTAWA — The American ambassador to Canada is pushing back on Ottawa's travel advice, saying his country doesn't search phones at the border and arguing some Americans travelling here are having a tough time.
As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy

As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are facing legal headwinds for the first time — but he has other tools he could deploy in his quest to realign global trade.
Marc Garneau left lasting legacy on Earth and in space, former colleagues say

Marc Garneau left lasting legacy on Earth and in space, former colleagues say

Marc Garneau became the first Canadian in space when he served as a payload specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1984.
Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally said Friday that the move signals a "renewed commitment to open and fair trade" with the United States.
How groundbreaking gay author Edmund White paved the way for other writers

How groundbreaking gay author Edmund White paved the way for other writers

NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Sean Greer, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, remembers the first time he read Edmund White . It was the summer of 1989, he was beginning his second year at Brown University and he had just come out.
Teck Coal Limited faces five charges for allegedly dumping harmful substances

Teck Coal Limited faces five charges for allegedly dumping harmful substances

CRANBROOK, B.C. — Environment Canada has laid five charges against Teck Coal Limited after the company was alleged to have dumped harmful substances into waters frequented by fish in southeastern B.C.
'Death by a thousand cuts': How to take stock of your subscriptions

'Death by a thousand cuts': How to take stock of your subscriptions

As 2022 comes to a close and the cost of living continues to climb, many Canadians are looking for ways to cut back on spending — and some are looking to trim down on subscriptions.
UK police raid packed makeshift club with 150 partygoers

UK police raid packed makeshift club with 150 partygoers

LONDON — British police have fined dozens of people for breaking coronavirus restrictions after officers found 150 guests packed into an illegal nightclub in England over the weekend.
Missing Dubai princess re-emerges in videos at 'jail villa'

Missing Dubai princess re-emerges in videos at 'jail villa'

LONDON — A daughter of Dubai's powerful ruler who tried to flee the country in 2018 only to be detained by commandos in a boat off India has re-emerged in new videos published Tuesday, saying she doesn't know if she's “going to survive this situation