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Allen announces withdrawal from voter registration group

Allen announces withdrawal from voter registration group

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Oilsands execs say a 'just transition' isn't a worry — it's their next big 'boom'

Oilsands execs say a 'just transition' isn't a worry — it's their next big 'boom'

OTTAWA — The CEOs of some of the biggest oilsands companies in Alberta say transitioning their workforce for a net-zero emissions future isn't about cutting jobs, it's about creating them.
Quebec minimum wage set to rise by a dollar to $15.25 as of May 1

Quebec minimum wage set to rise by a dollar to $15.25 as of May 1

Quebec's minimum wage is set to rise by one dollar to $15.25 as of May 1. Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced the increase in Quebec City, saying it will benefit about 298,900 workers, including 164,100 women. The increase from the current $14.
New Mexico shootings follow two years of election assaults

New Mexico shootings follow two years of election assaults

Two years since the attack on the U.S.
Justices seem to lean toward deaf student in education case

Justices seem to lean toward deaf student in education case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed sympathetic to the arguments of a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education, a legal challenge important for other disabled students and their families
Democratic attorney general runs for North Carolina governor

Democratic attorney general runs for North Carolina governor

RALEIGH, N.C.
B.C. First Nation says unique deal gives it veto power over proposed coal mine

B.C. First Nation says unique deal gives it veto power over proposed coal mine

A British Columbia First Nation is celebrating a deal with a coal company that gives it veto power over a proposed mine on its land.
Federal committee will probe government contracts with McKinsey

Federal committee will probe government contracts with McKinsey

OTTAWA — A federal committee overseeing government operations is launching a parliamentary inquiry into contracts awarded to consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
NATO allies US, Turkey try to mend fences but rifts persist

NATO allies US, Turkey try to mend fences but rifts persist

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Turkey on Wednesday looked to brush aside differences that have strained relations for years but were unable to report progress in resolving disagreements over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and NATO expansion th
Ontario New Democrat MPP for Kitchener Centre stepping down, taking job at university

Ontario New Democrat MPP for Kitchener Centre stepping down, taking job at university

KITCHENER, Ont. — The Ontario New Democrat member of provincial parliament for Kitchener Centre has announced that she is stepping down this summer.
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