Politics

Pence makes a surprise trip to Ukraine and meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Thursday, meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and touring the war-torn country as it fights Russian aggression.

Jun 29, 2023 11:53 AM Read more >

Saskatchewan government posts $1.5-billion surplus at year end

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has posted a surplus of more than $1.5 billion for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The province says the surplus let the government pay $1.

Jun 29, 2023 11:14 AM Read more >

Turkey's president condemns Quran burning in Sweden, signals it'll obstruct NATO membership

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday condemned a Quran-burning protest in Sweden, signaling that this would pose another obstacle to the country's bid for NATO membership.

Jun 29, 2023 10:04 AM Read more >

Ontario adds 300 new spaces in paramedic college programs

BARRIE, Ont. — Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says there will be more than 300 new spaces in paramedic programs at provincial colleges this year.

Jun 29, 2023 9:47 AM Read more >

Former Google executive enters 2024 US Senate race to succeed California's Feinstein

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former tech executive Lexi Reese announced Thursday that she is entering California’s 2024 U.S. Senate contest, adding another Democrat to a growing field of candidates that already includes three members of Congress .

Jun 29, 2023 9:32 AM Read more >

Mitsui High-tec investing $100 million to expand EV parts plant in Ontario

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Mitsui High-tec is investing more than $100 million to expand manufacturing operations in southwestern Ontario that produce a component needed for electric vehicles.

Jun 29, 2023 9:29 AM Read more >

As Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action, colleges see few other ways to diversity goals

WASHINGTON (AP) — As an alternative to affirmative action, colleges from California to Florida already have tried a range of strategies to achieve the diversity they say is essential to their campuses.

Jun 29, 2023 9:21 AM Read more >

Wisconsin Republicans try to force vote on reappointment of nonpartisan election leader

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate, in a surprise move Wednesday night, proceeded with trying to force a vote on firing the state's nonpartisan top elections official before the 2024 presidential election.

Jun 29, 2023 8:55 AM Read more >

Trump's GOP support dips slightly after his indictment over classified documents, AP-NORC poll finds

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly —- according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Cen

Jun 29, 2023 8:54 AM Read more >

Greece’s left-wing opposition leader, Alexis Tsipras, stepping down after crushing election defeat

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s firebrand opposition leader, Alexis Tsipras, announced his decision Thursday to step down as leader of the left-wing Syriza party, days after a crushing general election defeat.

Jun 29, 2023 6:39 AM Read more >