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DeSantis will headline a barbecue billed as South Carolina Republicans' largest annual gathering

DeSantis will headline a barbecue billed as South Carolina Republicans' largest annual gathering

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to headline next month a barbecue billed as South Carolina's largest annual gathering of Republicans.

B.C. judge allows cannabis 'fire sale' to stave off CRA destruction threat

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has approved the bulk sale of more than 1,200 kilograms of cannabis by a company after the Canada Revenue Agency threatened to destroy it.
What is citizens' services, and what should be expected from the new minister?

What is citizens' services, and what should be expected from the new minister?

OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reorganized his front bench Wednesday in a massive federal cabinet shuffle, he also created a single new job: minister of citizens' services.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom offers to help negotiate Hollywood strike

California Gov. Gavin Newsom offers to help negotiate Hollywood strike

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Former senator, MP and journalist Pat Carney is dead at the age of 88

Former senator, MP and journalist Pat Carney is dead at the age of 88

VANCOUVER — Pat Carney, who pioneered roles for women in Canadian politics and journalism, has died at the age of 88. Her niece, Jill Carney, confirmed in a statement that the former MP and senator passed away late Tuesday.
Trudeau names new cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election

Trudeau names new cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a massive overhaul to his cabinet two years into his latest mandate, with about three-quarters of cabinet portfolios switching hands.
Protesters paint Winnipeg police headquarters after man arrested and charged

Protesters paint Winnipeg police headquarters after man arrested and charged

Winnipeg police saw their headquarters partially covered with red paint during a protest Tuesday night.
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal approves $23B First Nations child welfare settlement

Canadian Human Rights Tribunal approves $23B First Nations child welfare settlement

OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved a $23.4-billion settlement agreement for First Nations children, youth and families harmed by the federal government's underfunding of child welfare services.
Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile on

Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile on

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump wants to see President Joe Biden impeached, and the former president's allies in Congress and his 2024 GOP presidential rivals are eager to join that fight as his own legal challenges mount .

FACT FOCUS: No head trauma or suspicious circumstances in drowning of Obamas’ chef, police say

The drowning death of former President Barack Obama’s personal chef on Martha’s Vineyard this week is sparking a frenzy of false claims on social media, as users share conspiracy theories and baseless speculation about what happened.