Georgia asks federal appeals court to tighten Voting Rights Act
The state of Georgia is seeking another Supreme Court showdown over the Voting Rights Act, asking a federal appeals court on Thursday to interpret the 1965 law ...
Berg Lake Trail to reopen despite recent damage
BC Parks anticipates that the Berg Lake Trail will reopen this summer despite having sustained minor damage from flooding this fall, according to the Ministry of Environment and Parks.
Quebec maple syrup producers fear ‘major consequences’ if Trump tariffs go ahead
Quebec’s maple syrup producers are worried their industry will take a big hit if U.S. President Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to slap 25 per cent ...
Manitoba regulator approves hikes in natural gas, northern propane rates
WINNIPEG - Manitobans are going to pay a bit more for natural gas as well as propane used for home heating. The province’s Public Utilities Board has approved an increase for natural gas by Centra Gas ...
California Legislature approves $2.5B for state response to Los Angeles-area fires
California bolstered funding to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires under a more than $2.5 billion fire relief package approved Thursday ...
Karina Gould pitches policies as she officially enters race for Liberal leadership
OTTAWA - Liberal leadership contender Karina Gould said Thursday she can pinpoint exactly when her party lost touch with Canadians — and it wasn't that long ago.
Cold alert cancelled for Hamilton
The city’s medical officer of health has cancelled a cold alert for Hamilton, but daytime highs are expected to remain below a seasonal norm of -2 C through the weekend. The alert was issued Sunday.
A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional” during the first hearing in a multi- ...
Toronto Metropolitan University’s new Brampton medical school a step toward health equity amid controversy
As Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) prepares to open its School of Medicine in Brampton this coming September, the school’s admissions policies have sparked significant debate.
Trump calls on OPEC to bring down cost of oil at World Economic Forum
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump told an elite global audience today that he is going to ask the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries to bring down the cost ...
Italy’s top court upholds Amanda Knox’s conviction for falsely accusing man of murder
Italy’s highest court on Thursday confirmed a slander conviction against U.S. defendant Amanda Knox for accusing an innocent man in her British flatmate’s 2007 murder, a sensational ...
Local sport organizations lobby Humboldt council for indoor facility
At an executive committee meeting on Jan. 13, Jorges Truly presented to the City of Humboldt council the need for a new indoor sport facility.