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Minnesota high court sides with Democrats in struggle with Republicans over control of state House

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court sided with Democrats on Friday in a power struggle with Republicans that the chief justice said had left the state House of Representatives “completely dysfunctional.
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'You better pray we get elected': Doug Ford says he will call snap Ontario election

'You better pray we get elected': Doug Ford says he will call snap Ontario election

Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to call a snap election Wednesday, seeking an even larger majority than his current government holds and using the threat of 25 per cent tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump as a justification.
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What JFK assassination files are still classified? Trump’s order could bring them to light

What JFK assassination files are still classified? Trump’s order could bring them to light

DALLAS (AP) — Millions of documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas have already been made public, but President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of still-classified files.
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Trump pumps coal as answer to AI power needs but any boost could be short-lived

Trump pumps coal as answer to AI power needs but any boost could be short-lived

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s promise to go all in on fossil fuels includes praise for coal, a reliable but polluting energy source that's long been in decline.
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B.C. chief wants Oscar-nominated residential school film to be part of curriculum

B.C. chief wants Oscar-nominated residential school film to be part of curriculum

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — An Oscar-nominated documentary about deaths, abuse and missing children at a former British Columbia residential school should be shown in schools across Canada, says a First Nations leader.
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Mi'kmaq chiefs in Nova Scotia reject latest federal offer for a livelihood fishery

Mi'kmaq chiefs in Nova Scotia reject latest federal offer for a livelihood fishery

HALIFAX — The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs says it has rejected an offer from the federal Fisheries Department regarding the establishment of livelihood fisheries.
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Ottawa planning processing centre for asylum seekers in Quebec near U.S. border

Ottawa planning processing centre for asylum seekers in Quebec near U.S. border

MONTREAL — Canadian authorities are planning to open a processing centre for asylum seekers near the United States border in Quebec in case there is a sharp rise in the number of would-be refugees entering Canada.
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Senate is preparing to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary in late evening vote

Senate is preparing to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary in late evening vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is muscling Pete Hegseth's nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation Friday, prioritizing his vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon over allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward w
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Canada Post gets $1-billion loan from federal government amid financial struggles

Canada Post gets $1-billion loan from federal government amid financial struggles

OTTAWA — The federal government is providing a $1-billion loan to Canada Post to help the Crown corporation continue operating amid "significant financial challenges." Canada Post says it was notified it will receive the $1.
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Nova Scotia Mounties issue warning about fake texts that appear to be from the RCMP

Nova Scotia Mounties issue warning about fake texts that appear to be from the RCMP

HALIFAX — The Mounties in Nova Scotia are warning the public about a new texting scam that involves messages that appear to be from the RCMP.
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