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U.S. limits Canadian access to border-straddling library, citing security concerns

U.S. limits Canadian access to border-straddling library, citing security concerns

STANSTEAD, Que. — For more than 100 years, people in Stanstead, Que., have been able to walk into Derby Line, Vt., to enter the border-straddling Haskell Free Library and Opera House – no passport required.
Legal experts say Trump official broke law by saying 'Buy Tesla' stock but don't expect a crackdown

Legal experts say Trump official broke law by saying 'Buy Tesla' stock but don't expect a crackdown

NEW YORK (AP) — When a White House adviser in the first Trump administration told TV viewers to “Go buy Ivanka stuff," top government lawyers sprang into action, telling her she had violated ethics rules and warning her not to do it again.
Judicial recounts slightly increase margins in two tight Ontario election races

Judicial recounts slightly increase margins in two tight Ontario election races

TORONTO — Elections Ontario says the results have now been certified in two ridings that were subject to judicial recounts in last month's provincial election.
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi asked to consider running in federal election

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi asked to consider running in federal election

EDMONTON — The mayor of Alberta's capital city, who climbed the ladder of success from bus driver to government minister, says he's been asked to return to the Liberal party as a member of Parliament.
Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America

Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Lennon Tyler and her German fiancé often took road trips to Mexico when he vacationed in the United States since it was only a day's drive from her home in Las Vegas, one of the perks of their long-distance relationship.
Mayors of border cities call on Ottawa for funding, support as tariff war continues

Mayors of border cities call on Ottawa for funding, support as tariff war continues

Mayors of several Canadian border cities and towns are calling for support from the federal government as the tariff war with the United States starts to hurt their communities, warning of dire economic consequences if Ottawa doesn't act immediately.
Top political parties gear up for Sunday election call

Top political parties gear up for Sunday election call

OTTAWA — Canadians may be keeping their "elbows up" as the U.S. pursues its trade war, but the main federal party leaders are dropping the gloves as an election call inches closer. Prime Minister Mark Carney is widely expected to ask Gov. Gen.
Ottawa to provide $1.5 billion for Metro Vancouver's transit service over a decade

Ottawa to provide $1.5 billion for Metro Vancouver's transit service over a decade

VANCOUVER — The federal government has committed more than $1.5 billion over 10 years for Metro Vancouver's beleaguered transit network, but a public transit advocate says it still leaves a massive funding gap.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett's 'Listening to the Law' will give readers an inside account of the court

Justice Amy Coney Barrett's 'Listening to the Law' will give readers an inside account of the court

NEW YORK (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has a book coming out in September that her publisher is billing as an invitation for “readers to see the Supreme Court through the lens of her experience.
New Brunswick premier proposes 'free-trade zone' in Atlantic Canada

New Brunswick premier proposes 'free-trade zone' in Atlantic Canada

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt is proposing a free-trade zone for goods and services within Atlantic Canada to help the region withstand United States' tariffs.