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Daughter of wrongfully convicted N.S. man says grief grows without probe of police

Daughter of wrongfully convicted N.S. man says grief grows without probe of police

HALIFAX — The daughter of a wrongfully convicted Nova Scotia man says burying her father next month will renew her intense grief — especially if a criminal investigation into his case remains stalled.
The 2028 podcast primary is underway as Democrats try to reshape their image

The 2028 podcast primary is underway as Democrats try to reshape their image

The Democrats' 2028 podcast primary is well underway. From Govs.
Reducing internal trade barriers tops priorities for businesses: KPMG poll

Reducing internal trade barriers tops priorities for businesses: KPMG poll

TORONTO — A new report says nearly two-thirds Canadian businesses want the government to work to reduce the barriers to internal trade in an effort to improve productivity.
Powell defends Federal Reserve in Princeton speech amid onslaught of attacks from Trump

Powell defends Federal Reserve in Princeton speech amid onslaught of attacks from Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell defended the central bank's response to the COVID-19 pandemic Sunday in a Princeton University speech in which he also praised government employees and U.S.
Conservatives will 'cooperate' with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre

Conservatives will 'cooperate' with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he's willing to work with the Liberals in Parliament on efforts to resolve the trade war with the United States.

Snowy owl's threatened status an "alarm bell" for a changing Arctic, scientist says

MONTREAL — A scientific committee's decision to assess the snowy owl as threatened is yet another concerning sign of the changes shaping Canada's Arctic, two experts say.
King's throne speech marks 'pivotal moment' in Canada's history, royal watchers say

King's throne speech marks 'pivotal moment' in Canada's history, royal watchers say

OTTAWA — Crews were at work in downtown Ottawa on Friday morning, touching up the protective coating on bronze statues around the National War Memorial before a whirlwind royal visit gets underway on Monday.
Texas is closer to putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a key vote

Texas is closer to putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a key vote

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas would require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a Republican proposal that cleared a major vote Saturday and would make the state the nation's largest to impose such a mandate.
Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievances

Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievances

WEST POINT, N.Y.
A Planned Parenthood affiliate plans to close 4 clinics in Iowa and another 4 in Minnesota

A Planned Parenthood affiliate plans to close 4 clinics in Iowa and another 4 in Minnesota

Four of the six Planned Parenthood clinics in Iowa and four in Minnesota will shut down in a year, the Midwestern affiliate operating them said Friday, blaming a freeze in federal funds, budget cuts proposed in Congress and state restrictions on abor