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Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be next premier

Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be next premier

WHITEHORSE — Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will be the territory's 11th premier.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York's primaries

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York's primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters across New York state on Tuesday will pick nominees in municipal primaries that include high-profile comeback bids in New York City by a former governor and a former congressman who both left office mired in scandal.

Supreme Court work goes on with 10 cases to decide, including birthright citizenship

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is in the homestretch of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administration's emergency appeals of lower court orders seeking to slow President Donald Trump's efforts to remake the federal government
Democrats in Virginia have a big fundraising advantage in the race for governor this year

Democrats in Virginia have a big fundraising advantage in the race for governor this year

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democrats in Virginia have built up a hefty fundraising advantage for their effort to reclaim the governor's mansion in a race seen as a bellwether for the party in power in Washington heading into the 2026 midterms.
'We cannot waste any time': Anand promises 'action' and reform in foreign affairs

'We cannot waste any time': Anand promises 'action' and reform in foreign affairs

OTTAWA — Faced with escalating conflict in the Middle East, a collapsing global trade system and a department struggling to reform itself, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she relishes the job of helping Canada navigate a turbulent world.
Quebec dials back emissions projections due to global uncertainty

Quebec dials back emissions projections due to global uncertainty

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is scaling back its projections for greenhouse gas emissions reductions due to the Trump administration. A report published Thursday by the province's Environment Department says the current U.S.
Doug Ford apologizes over 'hat in hand' comment about First Nations

Doug Ford apologizes over 'hat in hand' comment about First Nations

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has apologized for saying First Nations should not keep coming "hat in hand" to the government if they say no to mining projects, a comment many First Nation leaders called racist.
B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad's claim of MLA blackmailers

B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad's claim of MLA blackmailers

The chair of British Columbia's NDP caucus has written to the RCMP requesting an investigation into allegations that former members of the B.C. Conservative Opposition tried to blackmail their ex-colleagues.
Canada facilitating commercial flights home for citizens fleeing Israel, Iran: Anand

Canada facilitating commercial flights home for citizens fleeing Israel, Iran: Anand

OTTAWA — The federal government will help Canadians in Israel and Iran to fly home once they reach neighbouring countries, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday.
Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

OTTAWA — The federal government's major projects legislation was amended by opposition parties on Wednesday to withdraw the power the bill gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act, following weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders.
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