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Moe disappointed by Trump's tariffs but says Carney should remove countermeasures

Moe disappointed by Trump's tariffs but says Carney should remove countermeasures

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Prime Minister Mark Carney should start removing counter tariffs against the United States to get a deal done with President Donald Trump. U.
North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle class

North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle class

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats still in the dumps over last year's elections have found cause for optimism in North Carolina, where former Gov.
Trump injects a new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7

Trump injects a new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7

WASHINGTON (AP) — For weeks, President Donald Trump was promising the world economy would change on Friday with his new tariffs in place . It was an ironclad deadline, administration officials assured the public.
What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates

What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates

It’s been almost 100 years since the U.S. had tariffs at the level they could reach next Friday . Once President Donald Trump's planned tariffs take effect, Americans will see an average tax of 18.
N.S. given mixed review on overhaul of housing for people with disabilities

N.S. given mixed review on overhaul of housing for people with disabilities

HALIFAX — An independent monitor says Nova Scotia is making gradual progress in some aspects of its five-year plan to move people with disabilities out of institutions and off wait-lists for community housing.
Enbridge says federal support for oil and gas not yet clear

Enbridge says federal support for oil and gas not yet clear

The head of Enbridge Inc. says he's encouraged by conversations in both Canada and the U.S. on building more energy infrastructure, but that it remains to be seen what concrete action will result at home.
Senate confirms anti-DEI stalwart Andrea Lucas to second term at top workplace civil rights agency

Senate confirms anti-DEI stalwart Andrea Lucas to second term at top workplace civil rights agency

NEW YORK (AP) — The Senate confirmed Andrea Lucas to another term as commissioner of the country's workplace civil rights agency, demonstrating firm Republican support for her efforts to root out diversity programs , roll back protections for transge
Musk, a social media powerhouse, boosts fortunes of hard-right figures in Europe

Musk, a social media powerhouse, boosts fortunes of hard-right figures in Europe

ROME (AP) — Hard-right commentators, politicians and activists in Europe have uncovered a secret to expanding their influence: engaging with Elon Musk .
The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it's temporary

The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it's temporary

NEW YORK (AP) — The Smithsonian Institution has removed from an exhibit a reference to President Donald Trump's two impeachments, a decision that comes as the White House exerts pressure to offer a more positive — and selective — view of American his
Dozens of countries with no deals face new tariffs as trade deadline looms

Dozens of countries with no deals face new tariffs as trade deadline looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — Numerous countries around the world are facing the prospect of new tariffs on their exports to the United States on Aug.
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