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Pennsylvania court loosens mail ballot rules, but a fast-track appeal is likely

Pennsylvania court loosens mail ballot rules, but a fast-track appeal is likely

HARRISBURG, Pa.
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Ontario lowers projections for how many new homes will be built

Ontario lowers projections for how many new homes will be built

TORONTO — Ontario has lowered projections for how many new homes will get built in the province over the next few years, putting the government further off the pace needed to meet its target. Premier Doug Ford has pledged to get 1.
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Newfoundland and Labrador cautioned about growing debt as province touts success

Newfoundland and Labrador cautioned about growing debt as province touts success

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's auditor general cautioned the Liberal government Wednesday about the province's financial position as the finance minister announced the 2024-25 fiscal year would end with a higher-than-expected deficit.
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PM says he's trying to get Poilievre names of Tories linked to foreign interference

PM says he's trying to get Poilievre names of Tories linked to foreign interference

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has asked national security services to find a way to share information with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about foreign interference affecting his caucus, he said Wednesday.
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1 county each in Oregon, Washington report issues with US Postal Service not delivering ballots

1 county each in Oregon, Washington report issues with US Postal Service not delivering ballots

Voters in two counties in Washington state and Oregon have not received mail-in ballots with less than a week to go before the election, election officials said Wednesday.
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Federal government would have to double military spending to meet NATO target: PBO

Federal government would have to double military spending to meet NATO target: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says if the federal government wants to meet NATO's military spending target by 2032 as promised, it will have to almost double defence spending to $81.9 billion.
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Investigations into voter registration forms in Pennsylvania lead to wave of misinformation

Investigations into voter registration forms in Pennsylvania lead to wave of misinformation

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Investigations into potential fraud in voter registration applications in three Pennsylvania counties have become fodder for online misinformation, including from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
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Voters were removed from Iowa's rolls improperly, an election official says

Voters were removed from Iowa's rolls improperly, an election official says

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Some Iowa voters were improperly removed from registration rolls by county election officials after challenges to their registration status were filed too close to the election, Iowa’s top election official confirmed Wednesday
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N.S. votes: Liberals promise more collaborative care, Tories pledge menopause clinic

N.S. votes: Liberals promise more collaborative care, Tories pledge menopause clinic

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Liberal leader Zach Churchill has pledged to build 20 new collaborative care centres and expand services at 20 existing clinics as a way to help tackle the province’s stubbornly long family doctor wait-list.
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Global Affairs won't confirm reports Canadian dead in Russia was foreign fighter

Global Affairs won't confirm reports Canadian dead in Russia was foreign fighter

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it is aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in Russia. But the department won't confirm reports the Canadian was among four foreign fighters who had crossed into Russia to fight for Ukraine.
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