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Expert in B.C. says India-Pakistan tension at highest point since 1999

Expert in B.C. says India-Pakistan tension at highest point since 1999

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia researcher in South Asian affairs said Thursday that concerns about the current India and Pakistan tensions are justified, given that the region has not seen conflicts this intense in more than 25 years. M.V.
Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled

Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled

VICTORIA — A member of an ostrich farming family held back tears Thursday as she called on the provincial government to help stop the cull of their 400 birds.
Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 openly identifying transgender service members out of the military and give others 30 days to self-identify under a new directive issued Thursday.
Forest and park service worker cuts leave wildland firefighting crews short-staffed

Forest and park service worker cuts leave wildland firefighting crews short-staffed

SEATTLE (AP) — Trump administration funding cuts and a loss of federal workers who help support wildland firefighting continues to make planning for the upcoming wildfire season a challenge, according to forest and fire officials in Washington state
Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party

Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is fighting criticism she's being selfish and dangerous by risking a separation referendum in part to avert the emergence of a political rival.
White House overhaul of troubled US air traffic control system will cost 'lots of billions'

White House overhaul of troubled US air traffic control system will cost 'lots of billions'

The Trump administration on Thursday proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul of a U.S.

Court rules Alabama violated Voting Rights Act in drawing congressional lines

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Federal officials set timeline for Helene aid to farmers as Georgia enacts tax breaks

Federal officials set timeline for Helene aid to farmers as Georgia enacts tax breaks

FORSYTH, Ga.
'Things to get off my chest': Alberta's former Speaker to vote, heckle as brief MLA

'Things to get off my chest': Alberta's former Speaker to vote, heckle as brief MLA

EDMONTON — Alberta's now-former Speaker of the legislature says he's excited to display some partisanship in his last days as an elected official.
M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. remains largely insulated from tariff fallout and cost-cutting by the U.S.
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