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After decades of cheap rent, some Montreal artists being priced out of their studios

After decades of cheap rent, some Montreal artists being priced out of their studios

MONTREAL — Over the past 32 years, painter Frances Foster has seen the view from her studio window shift from old railway yards and rundown factories to trendy businesses, new residents and high-end cars. Inside, however, feels empty.
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Africa will 'friend-zone' Canada if Ottawa doesn't improve engagement, experts say

Africa will 'friend-zone' Canada if Ottawa doesn't improve engagement, experts say

OTTAWA — Canada is approaching total irrelevance in the world's fastest-growing continent, experts argue, saying that a pattern of disengagement in trade, diplomacy and investment in Africa means Ottawa is ceding ground to Russia and China.
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Hundreds gather in St. Louis to remember former US Sen. Jean Carnahan

Hundreds gather in St. Louis to remember former US Sen. Jean Carnahan

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Children and grandchildren of former U.S. Sen. Jean Carnahan of Missouri recalled her wit, curiosity, kindness and hard work during a public memorial service on Saturday. Carnahan, 90, died Jan. 30 in hospice care in suburban St.
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This small New York village made guns for 200 years. What happens when Remington leaves?

This small New York village made guns for 200 years. What happens when Remington leaves?

ILION, N.Y. (AP) — Remington began here two centuries ago and generations of workers have turned out rifles and shotguns at the massive firearms factory in the middle of this blue-collar village in the heart of New York’s Mohawk Valley.
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New Mexico budget bill would found literacy institute, propel housing construction and conservation

New Mexico budget bill would found literacy institute, propel housing construction and conservation

SANTA FE, N.M.
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Ban on several cosmetic surgeries for pets now in effect in Quebec

Ban on several cosmetic surgeries for pets now in effect in Quebec

MONTREAL — A wide-ranging update to Quebec's pet welfare rules took effect across the province on Saturday, banning four cosmetic surgeries and setting new standards for the care of several mammal species.
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N.S. Liberals pledge two percentage point cut to harmonized sales tax if elected

N.S. Liberals pledge two percentage point cut to harmonized sales tax if elected

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal leader is committing to cut the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax by two percentage points if his party wins the next general election.
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Gallagher says he won't run for Congress again after refusing to impeach Homeland Security chief

Gallagher says he won't run for Congress again after refusing to impeach Homeland Security chief

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, a key Republican Congressman who has spearheaded House pushback against the Chinese government, announced Saturday that he won't run for a fifth term.
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Uproar over Biden classified documents report carries echoes of 2016 Clinton email case

Uproar over Biden classified documents report carries echoes of 2016 Clinton email case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The release of a harshly critical Justice Department special counsel report on President Joe Biden has triggered instant flashbacks to history-shaping events of 2016.
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Republicans have a plan to take the Senate. A hard-right Montana lawmaker could crash the party

Republicans have a plan to take the Senate. A hard-right Montana lawmaker could crash the party

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republicans gathered in a hotel ballroom this weekend aiming to unite ahead of the 2024 election and defeat three-term incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.
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