Politics

Around 70 Canadians stuck in Gaza, government officials say

OTTAWA — Around 70 Canadians are stuck in the Gaza Strip and have asked for help, federal government officials said Wednesday, but the Canadian government has no way of reaching them without a humanitarian corridor.

Oct 11, 2023 2:41 PM Read more >

Ontario NDP legislator apologizes for, but doesn't retract, Middle East statement

TORONTO — A New Democrat member of Ontario's provincial parliament apologized Wednesday for a statement she made about the conflict between Israel and Hamas though she did not retract it, as publicly demanded by NDP Leader Marit Stiles.

Oct 11, 2023 2:36 PM Read more >

Internal conflicts and power struggles have become hallmarks of the modern GOP

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After Ohio Republicans bolstered their statehouse majority last year due to their dominating showing in the midterm elections, they split into rival camps over who should lead the lower chamber.

Oct 11, 2023 2:23 PM Read more >

Voting begins in Ohio in the only election this fall to decide abortion rights

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights began Wednesday in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S.

Oct 11, 2023 2:20 PM Read more >

Ontario seizes 95 raccoons from rehab facility, organization says no wrongdoing

Ontario has seized nearly 100 raccoons from a rehab facility that is facing allegations it violated the provincial wildlife conservation act, but the animal welfare organization says it has done nothing wrong.

Oct 11, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia plans community of 'tiny homes' to give unhoused people a place to live

HALIFAX — The government in Nova Scotia is planning an experimental community of so-called tiny homes to house people in Halifax with nowhere to live, according to a news release Wednesday.

Oct 11, 2023 2:14 PM Read more >

N.S. judge says her rights were violated when chief judge asked about vaccine status

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge is suing the provincial court and its former chief judge, alleging her rights to judicial independence and medical privacy were violated when she was pressured to reveal her COVID-19 vaccination status.

Oct 11, 2023 1:14 PM Read more >

Manitoba Tory caucus backs Stefanson's decision to stay on as leader: chair

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservative legislature members have met for the first time since last week's provincial election saw them go from government to Opposition.

Oct 11, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Major Canadian grocers won't confirm discounts, price freezes feds promised last week

OTTAWA — Major grocers in Canada are not yet confirming whether they have committed to special promotions to stabilize grocery prices, as was recently promised by the federal government.

Oct 11, 2023 12:28 PM Read more >

2nd former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice advises Republican leader against impeachment

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A second conservative former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice asked to investigate taking the unprecedented step of impeaching a liberal justice on Wednesday came out against it.

Oct 11, 2023 12:24 PM Read more >