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Clyburn elected House Dems' assistant leader, averts contest

Clyburn elected House Dems' assistant leader, averts contest

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wrapping up leadership elections, House Democrats unanimously chose Rep.
Ford says he won't use notwithstanding clause to fight Bill 124 after court ruling

Ford says he won't use notwithstanding clause to fight Bill 124 after court ruling

TORONTO — Ontario won't use the notwithstanding clause after a court struck down a law that limits wages for public sector workers, Premier Doug Ford said Thursday.
A look at how $10-a-day child-care plans have been rolling out across Canada

A look at how $10-a-day child-care plans have been rolling out across Canada

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Families in Nunavut are now paying an average of $10 a day for child care, the first jurisdiction to achieve the goal under a Canada-wide plan.
Nova Scotia government purchasing historic Lunenburg foundry

Nova Scotia government purchasing historic Lunenburg foundry

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it has agreed to buy the historic Lunenburg Foundry, which opened in 1891 but has been idle since November 2021.
Iceland's ambassador discusses shared priorities with leaders in N. W. T

Iceland's ambassador discusses shared priorities with leaders in N. W. T

YELLOWKNIFE — Iceland's ambassador to Canada was in the Northwest Territories capital this week discussing shared priorities with leaders in the territory. Hlynur Gudjonsson met with N.W.T.
Gaetz friend gets 11 years for sex crime, other counts

Gaetz friend gets 11 years for sex crime, other counts

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A former Florida tax collector whose arrest led to a federal probe into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor and other offenses.
Spain pledges 350M euros to save Doñana wetlands

Spain pledges 350M euros to save Doñana wetlands

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain's government pledged to invest 350 million euros ($368 million) in the country's Doñana wetlands, a UNESCO world heritage site that ecologists say is dying due to the misuse of water and climate change.
Israel's Netanyahu puts hardliner in charge of settlements

Israel's Netanyahu puts hardliner in charge of settlements

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's designated prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday announced a coalition deal that will give a hardline, pro-settler party control over a number of key government ministries and a senior role in overseeing the construc
Parti Québécois barred from Quebec legislature after refusing to take oath to King

Parti Québécois barred from Quebec legislature after refusing to take oath to King

QUEBEC — The drama playing out in Quebec's capital over the Parti Québécois's refusal to swear the oath of office to the King reached its climax Thursday, as the three elected members of the party were barred from taking their seats in the legislatur
Joly ups cash for International Criminal Court sex-crime probes, as Russia rift grows

Joly ups cash for International Criminal Court sex-crime probes, as Russia rift grows

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is announcing another $1 million for the International Criminal Court.
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