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Experts say Harris-Trump debate will be 'most consequential 90 minutes' of campaign

Experts say Harris-Trump debate will be 'most consequential 90 minutes' of campaign

WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris will bring her message of joy directly to Donald Trump during a debate that experts say is shaping up to be a critical moment ahead of the November U.S. election. "This is perhaps the only time U.S.
Canada launches legal challenges of U.S. softwood lumber duty increases

Canada launches legal challenges of U.S. softwood lumber duty increases

OTTAWA — The federal government says Canada will challenge recent increases to softwood lumber duties by the United States.
Courts in Nebraska and Missouri weigh arguments to keep abortion measures off the ballot

Courts in Nebraska and Missouri weigh arguments to keep abortion measures off the ballot

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — With ballot deadlines approaching, courts in Nebraska and Missouri are weighing legal arguments that could take measures seeking to expand abortion rights out of the hands of voters.
Data indicates voting by noncitizens is rare. Republicans are pressing measures to make sure of it

Data indicates voting by noncitizens is rare. Republicans are pressing measures to make sure of it

Only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in this fall's election for president and other top offices. While that's nothing new, the potential for noncitizens to register or vote has been receiving a lot of attention lately.
Liberals still support policies promised in deal with NDP, health minister says

Liberals still support policies promised in deal with NDP, health minister says

TORONTO — The Liberal government will still work on policies it promised to pursue under its now-defunct deal with the NDP, Health Minister Mark Holland said Monday.
Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris' position

Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris' position

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has signaled support for a potentially historic federal policy shift to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, putting his position in line with that of his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris .
NDP defends Montreal byelection flyer with Palestinian flag, 'genocide' accusation

NDP defends Montreal byelection flyer with Palestinian flag, 'genocide' accusation

MONTREAL — One week before voters head to the polls in a Montreal federal byelection, the NDP is defending its candidate after a campaign flyer featuring the Palestinian flag and accusations of genocide in the Gaza Strip drew criticism from political
One less flush: Calgary mayor appeals to cut water use as repairs enter second half

One less flush: Calgary mayor appeals to cut water use as repairs enter second half

CALGARY — Calgary's mayor says every skipped toilet flush over the next two weeks will matter as repairs on a troubled water main near the finish line and a treatment plant picking up the slack works full-tilt.
Sexual offender who fled Canada in 2022 extradited from Italy: Nova Scotia officials

Sexual offender who fled Canada in 2022 extradited from Italy: Nova Scotia officials

HALIFAX — A sexual offender who fled Canada in 2022 has been extradited from Italy to serve the remainder of his sentence in Canada, Nova Scotia's public prosecution service says.
Legault government heads into fall session after resignation of high-profile minister

Legault government heads into fall session after resignation of high-profile minister

MONTREAL — As the fall session of Quebec’s legislature kicks off this week, Premier François Legault will have to fend off claims his government is past its best-before date, even as he works to shepherd a pivotal energy bill into law.
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