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The Latest: Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers law

The Latest: Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers law

A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law , for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies.
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B.C. Tories say NDP government should have fallen because of blurred Zoom screen

B.C. Tories say NDP government should have fallen because of blurred Zoom screen

VICTORIA — If it were up to B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad, British Columbians would have found themselves at the start of an election campaign Thursday — because of a blurred Zoom screen.
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As allies turn on B.C. NDP, house leader Farnworth celebrates 'great session'

As allies turn on B.C. NDP, house leader Farnworth celebrates 'great session'

VICTORIA — Can a government have a "great session" if its flagship legislation draws condemnation from a coalition of historical allies? B.C.
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US government employee charged with trying to give classified information to a foreign government

US government employee charged with trying to give classified information to a foreign government

WASHINGTON (AP) — An information technology specialist for the Defense Intelligence Agency was charged Thursday with attempting to transmit classified information to a representative of a foreign government, the Justice Department said.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says willingness to take a 'few punches' makes an effective leader

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says willingness to take a 'few punches' makes an effective leader

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — Democrat Gretchen Whitmer touted her accomplishments as Michigan's governor in a speech Thursday as she passes the midpoint of her second term and is continuously floated as a potential 2028 presidential candidate .
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Disqualified Georgia utility candidate Daniel Blackman appeals and will remain on the ballot for now

ATLANTA (AP) — A day after Georgia Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger disqualified Democrat Daniel Blackman from running for the Georgia Public Service Commission , the candidate appealed Thursday and will remain on the ballot for now,
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Five things you need to know as Trump's tariffs go back to court

Five things you need to know as Trump's tariffs go back to court

WASHINGTON — The world buckled up for another roller-coaster ride of uncertainty this week as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff agenda made its way through the courts.
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'I was innocent': Ontario man returns home after arrest in Dominican Republic

'I was innocent': Ontario man returns home after arrest in Dominican Republic

When David Bennett decided to escape Canada's icy winter with a weeklong trip to the Dominican Republic, he never imagined he'd be fighting to get back on Canadian soil for more than two months. Bennett has finally returned to his Burlington, Ont.
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Conservative Senate leader criticizes $330K rebrand of high-speed rail project

Conservative Senate leader criticizes $330K rebrand of high-speed rail project

MONTREAL — The Senate Opposition leader says it was "irresponsible" for a federal Crown corporation to spend $330,000 on a rebranding exercise for a high-speed rail line. During Senate question period on Wednesday, Conservative Sen.
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Thieves gain access to about 140,000 social insurance numbers in NS Power database

Thieves gain access to about 140,000 social insurance numbers in NS Power database

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Power's CEO says up to 140,000 social insurance numbers could have been stolen by cyber-thieves who recently hacked into the utility's customer records.
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