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Auditor general will probe government contracts with ArriveCan app contractor

Auditor general will probe government contracts with ArriveCan app contractor

OTTAWA — The federal auditor general will probe all government contracts given to the company that was behind the controversial ArriveCan app.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina on Election Day

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — North Carolina voters will cast ballots for president and governor in the Nov. 5 general election while many in the state are still dealing with the aftermath and massive destruction caused by Hurricane Helene .
Southern California official to resign and plead guilty in COVID funds investigation

Southern California official to resign and plead guilty in COVID funds investigation

SANTA ANA, Calif.
U.S. vote has Canadian business leaders worried about protectionist policies: KPMG

U.S. vote has Canadian business leaders worried about protectionist policies: KPMG

TORONTO — A new report suggests many Canadian business leaders are worried about economic uncertainties related to the looming U.S. election.
N.B. premier-designate Susan Holt knows she has to deliver on promises quickly

N.B. premier-designate Susan Holt knows she has to deliver on promises quickly

FREDERICTON — Susan Holt says it hasn't sunk in yet that she is New Brunswick's premier-designate.

Georgia's Gov. Kemp and fellow GOP leaders promise new state income tax rebates

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican legislative leaders want to issue another round of income tax rebates, thanks to state financial reserves that continue to rise.
In hard-fought Pennsylvania, fast-growing Hispanic communities present a test for Harris and Trump

In hard-fought Pennsylvania, fast-growing Hispanic communities present a test for Harris and Trump

ALLENTOWN, Pa.
Russia is behind viral disinformation targeting Walz, intelligence official says

Russia is behind viral disinformation targeting Walz, intelligence official says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Groups in Russia created and helped spread viral disinformation targeting Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz , a senior U.S. intelligence official said Tuesday.
Child welfare reform is in the hands of the AFN after deal voted down, minister says

Child welfare reform is in the hands of the AFN after deal voted down, minister says

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says it is up to the Assembly of First Nations to come back to the federal government with a clear message about how it wants to proceed after chiefs voted against a $47.
Quebec religion wants Health Canada's blessing to use magic mushrooms in ceremonies

Quebec religion wants Health Canada's blessing to use magic mushrooms in ceremonies

A Quebec-based religion is taking the minister of mental health and addictions to court, claiming Health Canada is dragging its feet on a decision whether to allow its members to use magic mushrooms in their ceremonies.