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New drug to treat postpartum depression in U.S. also needed in Canada ‘ASAP’: doctor

New drug to treat postpartum depression in U.S. also needed in Canada ‘ASAP’: doctor

The approval of a fast-acting, short-term medication in the United States to treat postpartum depression has Canadian maternal health experts and advocates hoping people north of the border will soon have access to the same treatment.
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B.C. changes policy on dispute with U.S. on selenium contamination from coal mines

B.C. changes policy on dispute with U.S. on selenium contamination from coal mines

The British Columbia government has changed its tune on a long-requested investigation into contamination from its mines flowing into U.S. waters, opening the door to progress on an issue that has drawn the attention of President Joe Biden.
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Ex-Anaheim mayor to plead guilty in federal corruption case over Angel Stadium sale

Ex-Anaheim mayor to plead guilty in federal corruption case over Angel Stadium sale

SANTA ANA, Calif.
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Texas woman accused of threatening to kill judge overseeing Trump election case and a congresswoman

Texas woman accused of threatening to kill judge overseeing Trump election case and a congresswoman

HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas woman was arrested and has been charged with threatening to kill the federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Washington and a member of Congress.
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B.C. police seek suspected getaway driver in killing of Sikh temple leader Nijjar

B.C. police seek suspected getaway driver in killing of Sikh temple leader Nijjar

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide investigators in British Columbia say they are seeking the suspected getaway driver for the killers of Surrey Sikh temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18. Sgt.
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Arkansas school district says it will continue offering AP African American Studies course

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
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Election workers who face frequent harassment see accountability in the latest Georgia charges

Election workers who face frequent harassment see accountability in the latest Georgia charges

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Tonya Wichman has overseen elections in a rural Ohio county for eight years and hasn’t experienced any significant problems with voting or counting the ballots. But that doesn't mean no big worries at all.
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B.C. First Nation band councillor found dead, man arrested

B.C. First Nation band councillor found dead, man arrested

SURREY, B.C. — A band councillor with a Metro Vancouver First Nation has been found dead. Sgt.
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NDP and Green leaders cleared to review secret evidence on foreign meddling attempts

NDP and Green leaders cleared to review secret evidence on foreign meddling attempts

OTTAWA — Federal leaders for the New Democrats and Green Party have both received the security clearance they need in order to be briefed on specific allegations of foreign interference attempts in Canadian elections.
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Americans are divided along party lines over Trump’s actions in election cases, AP-NORC poll shows

Americans are divided along party lines over Trump’s actions in election cases, AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are deeply divided along party lines in their views of President Donald Trump's actions in the most recent criminal cases brought against him , a new poll shows, with about half saying his alleged attempt to interfere in G
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