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Saskatchewan NDP blasts Scott Moe for tax hikes while in office

Saskatchewan NDP blasts Scott Moe for tax hikes while in office

REGINA — Saskatchewan New Democrats say Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party can't be trusted to reduce taxes.
Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results

Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results

WASHINGTON (AP) — Security for America's election systems has become so robust that Russia, Iran or any other foreign adversary will not be able to alter the outcome of this year’s presidential race, the head of the nation’s cybersecurity agency said
Albert government decides against allowing grocery, corner stores to sell alcohol

Albert government decides against allowing grocery, corner stores to sell alcohol

EDMONTON — Albertans won't be able to buy alcohol from grocery and convenience stores after all.
M.G. Vassanji among finalists for Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

M.G. Vassanji among finalists for Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

TORONTO — Celebrated novelist M.G. Vassanji's exploration of the emigrant experience is among the finalists for the $60,000 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy. The Writers' Trust of Canada announced this year's short list on Wednesday morning.

Follow the leaders in the Saskatchewan election campaign

Where the leaders are today for the Saskatchewan election: --- Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe: SASKATOON — Makes announcement followed by media availability. (10 a.m., 3315 B Fairlight Dr.
Pennsylvania town grapples with Trump assassination attempt ahead of his return

Pennsylvania town grapples with Trump assassination attempt ahead of his return

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump is going back to Butler , where the world last saw him pump his fist and beseech followers to “fight,” even as blood streaked his face from a would-be assassin's bullet.
Pennsylvania Republican in key swing-state Senate race backs using military to fight fentanyl

Pennsylvania Republican in key swing-state Senate race backs using military to fight fentanyl

STEELTON, Pa. (AP) — The Republican challenger trying to flip the U.S. Senate seat in swing-state Pennsylvania said he’ll press for U.S.
Ontario teacher shortage to worsen in 2027, ministry document warns

Ontario teacher shortage to worsen in 2027, ministry document warns

TORONTO — Ontario is staring down a teacher shortage as retirements and student enrolment are both on the rise, and the Ministry of Education expects the situation will start to get even worse in 2027.
JD Vance and Tim Walz face off during U.S. vice-presidential debate

JD Vance and Tim Walz face off during U.S. vice-presidential debate

SAINT PAUL — Tim Walz and JD Vance played attack dog for their presidential partner in a policy-focused debate about the economy, inflation and rising tensions in the Middle East.
Vance and Walz keep it civil in a policy-heavy discussion: VP debate takeaways

Vance and Walz keep it civil in a policy-heavy discussion: VP debate takeaways

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance focused their criticism on the top of the ticket on Tuesday as they engaged in a policy-heavy discussion that may be the last debate of the 2024 presidential campaign.