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The Liberals promised a suite of crime measures. Here's what they're taking on

The Liberals promised a suite of crime measures. Here's what they're taking on

OTTAWA — After an election which saw the Conservatives campaign heavily on crime while the Liberals promised stricter measures for offences like violent car thefts, the new minority Liberal government has a stack of new crime policies to implement.
Fewer international students adding to university budget challenges

Fewer international students adding to university budget challenges

OTTAWA — Canadian universities are being forced to tighten their financial belts as they struggle with plummeting enrolment from international students who pay higher tuitions.
North Carolina's high court says elections board shift can continue while appeals carry on

North Carolina's high court says elections board shift can continue while appeals carry on

RALEIGH, N.C.
Bruce Springsteen's lyrical view of America has long included politics - even more so as he ages

Bruce Springsteen's lyrical view of America has long included politics - even more so as he ages

WASHINGTON (AP) — Even as his fame and wealth have soared over the decades, Bruce Springsteen has retained the voice of the working class' balladeer, often weighing in on politics — most notably when he was a regular presence on Barack Obama's presid
Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute

Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday denied the Trump administration’s request that she stay her May 19 ruling that returned control of the U.S. Institute of Peace back to its acting president and board. In a seven-page ruling, U.S.
Environmentalists' lawsuit challenges Trump's order to allow commercial fishing in Pacific monument

Environmentalists' lawsuit challenges Trump's order to allow commercial fishing in Pacific monument

HONOLULU (AP) — Environmentalists are challenging in court President Donald Trump's executive order that they say strips core protections from the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument and opens the area to harmful commercial fishing.
Hundreds of government job losses planned at the CRA, ESDC

Hundreds of government job losses planned at the CRA, ESDC

OTTAWA — Top officials at the Canada Revenue Agency say mounting job cuts will impact how the agency is able to deliver services.
Harvard has long been the world's top college. Trump's sanction puts its allure at risk

Harvard has long been the world's top college. Trump's sanction puts its allure at risk

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
Toronto Zoo warns of extinctions if Ontario mining bill becomes law

Toronto Zoo warns of extinctions if Ontario mining bill becomes law

TORONTO — Species could go extinct if Ontario passes a controversial mining bill that is set to transform its approach to endangered species and the environment, the Toronto Zoo warned the province.
Prime Minister Mark Carney sworn in as MP for Ottawa riding of Nepean

Prime Minister Mark Carney sworn in as MP for Ottawa riding of Nepean

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney was officially sworn in as a member of Parliament Thursday, and will take his seat in the House of Commons for the first time on May 26.
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