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Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay dead at 91

Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay dead at 91

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay, who lost to Jeb Bush in 1998 but still served 23 days in office after the sudden death of Gov. Lawton Chiles, has died. He was 91.
China slams Canada human-rights criticism as 'hypocritical farce of double standards'

China slams Canada human-rights criticism as 'hypocritical farce of double standards'

OTTAWA — China is accusing Canada of hypocrisy for criticizing Beijing's human-rights record, pointing to issues faced by Indigenous Peoples.
Nearly 200 ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin and officials want to know why

Nearly 200 ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin and officials want to know why

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nearly 200 absentee ballots somehow went uncounted in Wisconsin's liberal capital after the Nov. 5 election , prompting state election officials to launch an investigation Thursday into whether the city clerk broke the law.
Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support

Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again.
Manitoba premier says work is underway on measures to fight election interference

Manitoba premier says work is underway on measures to fight election interference

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says work is underway on a bill aimed at protecting provincial elections from foreign interference, forged images and videos, and other issues that could unfairly affect the vote.
Nearly 200 ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin and officials want to know why

Nearly 200 ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin and officials want to know why

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nearly 200 absentee ballots somehow went uncounted in Wisconsin's liberal capital after the Nov. 5 election , prompting state election officials to launch an investigation Thursday into whether the city clerk broke the law.
Nine Ontario supervised consumption sites set to close will become treatment hubs

Nine Ontario supervised consumption sites set to close will become treatment hubs

Nine of the 10 Ontario supervised consumption sites forced to shut down through recent provincial legislation will be converted into treatment hubs over the next several months, the province said Thursday.
Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over the holidays after the resignation of his top cabinet minister, Chrystia Freeland, in mid-December.
Altus Group's $700-million sale of property tax business to Ryan LLC closes

Altus Group's $700-million sale of property tax business to Ryan LLC closes

TORONTO — Altus Group Ltd. says it has closed a deal with tax services and software company Ryan LLC to sell its global property tax business for $700 million.
RDSPs a 'no-brainer' savings tool for people with disabilities, but awareness lacking

RDSPs a 'no-brainer' savings tool for people with disabilities, but awareness lacking

After recently graduating from college with an advanced diploma in graphic design, Hannah Remillard knows launching her career will likely come with personal challenges.
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