Politics

Arctic and global security top agenda as Trudeau meets Nordic leaders in Iceland

VESTMANNAEYJAR, Iceland — Arctic security and Russia's invasion of Ukraine were top of mind on Sunday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Iceland for a two-day summit with Nordic leaders.

Jun 25, 2023 4:51 PM Read more >

Smog warnings in effect as wildfire smoke blankets many parts of Quebec

MONTREAL — Thick, smoky air blanketed many parts of Quebec on Sunday as more than 110 wildfires raging in the northern parts of the province set more communities on high alert for new evacuation orders.

Jun 25, 2023 3:08 PM Read more >

Rising number of wildfires trigger poor air quality warnings in Ontario, Quebec

OTTAWA — The number of forest fires burning across Canada crept higher over the last week and more dangerous air quality warnings were issued in parts of Ontario and Quebec Sunday.

Jun 25, 2023 2:56 PM Read more >

Arctic and global security top agenda as Trudeau meets Nordic leaders in Iceland

VESTMANNAEYJAR, Iceland — Arctic security and Russia's invasion of Ukraine were top of mind as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Iceland Sunday for a two-day summit with Nordic leaders.

Jun 25, 2023 2:19 PM Read more >

NYC gets $25M for e-bike charging stations, seeking to prevent deadly battery fires

NEW YORK (AP) — After a series of fires involving faulty e-bike batteries including a recent blaze that claimed four lives, New York City officials announced Sunday that they are receiving a $25 million emergency grant from the federal government to

Jun 25, 2023 1:33 PM Read more >

GOP state legislatures seek greater control over state and local election offices

ATLANTA (AP) — Lawmakers in several Republican-led states have been looking to exert more authority over state and local election offices, claiming new powers that Democrats warn could be used to target left-leaning counties in future elections.

Jun 25, 2023 9:57 AM Read more >

Housing, traffic, affordability: A look at what Toronto voters care about

TORONTO — Voters in Toronto head to the polls Monday to elect their next mayor, with a record 102 candidates to choose from.

Jun 25, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Ideology underpinning conversion therapy has foothold despite ban: LGBTQ advocates

OTTAWA — Despite a federal ban on conversion therapy being in place for more than a year, advocates fear the broader ideologies underpinning the practice continue to have a strong foothold in Canada.

Jun 25, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

B.C. New Democrats win both byelections, keep seats on Island and Vancouver

LANGFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's New Democrats posted victories in byelections on southern Vancouver Island and downtown Vancouver Saturday, keeping two seats held earlier this year by a former premier and a cabinet minister.

Jun 24, 2023 10:51 PM Read more >

Trump says US government has 'vital role' opposing abortion, won't say if he backs national ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said the federal government should play a “vital role” opposing abortion but again failed to provide specifics on what national restrictions he would support if elected to the White House again.

Jun 24, 2023 7:56 PM Read more >