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Here's how the PCs' win in Ontario's snap vote stacks up against elections past

Here's how the PCs' win in Ontario's snap vote stacks up against elections past

The Progressive Conservatives have won a third consecutive majority government in Thursday's snap vote — a feat accomplished for the first time in more than 50 years of Ontario elections.
Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce

Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000, according to a person familiar with the agency’s plans who is not authorized to speak publicly.
A look at re-elected Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford

A look at re-elected Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford

Doug Ford, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, has secured a third majority mandate after calling a snap election four weeks ago. Born: Nov. 20, 1964.
Alberta government appoints Martin Long as new infrastructure minister

Alberta government appoints Martin Long as new infrastructure minister

EDMONTON — Alberta has a new minister of infrastructure. Martin Long has been appointed to the cabinet post after the previous minister resigned earlier this week.
No new bombshells in Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein files

No new bombshells in Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein files

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday released government documents related to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein , but the first wave of files posted on the Justice Department website have largely been circulating in the public dom
Vancouver council approves pause on supporting housing; housing minister disappointed

Vancouver council approves pause on supporting housing; housing minister disappointed

VANCOUVER — Vancouver's council has approved Mayor Ken Sim's plan to temporarily halt net new supportive housing projects in the city. The change is a disappointment for B.C.
Refugee aid groups say Trump administration is trying to circumvent court order

Refugee aid groups say Trump administration is trying to circumvent court order

SEATTLE (AP) — Refugee aid groups said in a federal court filing Thursday that President Donald Trump’s administration appears to be trying to circumvent a ruling this week that blocked his efforts to suspend the nation’s refugee admissions program.
The Latest: Trump meets with UK’s prime minister about drifting US support for Ukraine

The Latest: Trump meets with UK’s prime minister about drifting US support for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House on Thursday to try to convince U.S.
B.C. solicitor general says Opposition operative took mentally ill man from care home

B.C. solicitor general says Opposition operative took mentally ill man from care home

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Solicitor General is accusing the B.C.
'Do better': Murder victims' families react after possible remains found in landfill

'Do better': Murder victims' families react after possible remains found in landfill

WINNIPEG — When Elle Harris got a phone call about potential human remains found at the landfill where searchers are trying to find her mother and another slain First Nations woman, she was overcome with a sinking feeling.