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Saskatchewan announces measures to deter production of fentanyl, methamphetamine

Saskatchewan announces measures to deter production of fentanyl, methamphetamine

SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan is introducing measures that aim to deter the production, trafficking and use of fentanyl and methamphetamine, the province announced Tuesday.
What's going on with the Kennedy Center under Trump?

What's going on with the Kennedy Center under Trump?

Until a few weeks ago, the biggest news to come out of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., was its annual celebration of notable American artists. That has changed since the return of Donald Trump .
Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE

Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency , saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services
Boston ordered to change its elections practices following ballot problems in November

Boston ordered to change its elections practices following ballot problems in November

BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts secretary of state's office has ordered an overhaul of Boston’s elections practices after some city precincts didn't initially have enough printed ballots on Election Day.
Doug Ford points to renewed U.S. tariff threat in snap election campaign's final days

Doug Ford points to renewed U.S. tariff threat in snap election campaign's final days

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford highlighted the renewed threat of U.S. tariffs Tuesday to hammer home the central message of his campaign in the final days of the snap election.
Nova Scotia tables bill aimed at reducing interprovincial trade barriers

Nova Scotia tables bill aimed at reducing interprovincial trade barriers

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has followed through on his promise to introduce a bill aimed at reducing interprovincial trade barriers, in an effort to boost the economy amid tariff threats by the U.S. president.
Relationship between Macron and Trump offers a study in the politics of touch

Relationship between Macron and Trump offers a study in the politics of touch

PARIS (AP) — The meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald Trump was a spectacle of thigh-patting, prolonged hand-holding and other touch-heavy displays that have become a signature of their public appearances.
N.S. information commissioner says government bill threatens right to access records

N.S. information commissioner says government bill threatens right to access records

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's freedom of information commissioner is calling on the governing party to withdraw legislation that she says weakens the public's right to access government records and documents.
Judge extends block on Trump administration's sweeping freeze on federal funding

Judge extends block on Trump administration's sweeping freeze on federal funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge agreed Tuesday to continue blocking President Donald Trump's administration from freezing grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan in Washington, D.C.
As DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, here's what to know about Casey

As DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, here's what to know about Casey

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The aspirations of Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis have long been a topic of discussion in the state capital of Tallahassee. This week, her husband Gov.
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