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Gender-based violence: N.S. committee hears distressing testimony from mother of four

Gender-based violence: N.S. committee hears distressing testimony from mother of four

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia legislative committee heard disturbing testimony Tuesday from a mother of four who described how her spouse allegedly subjected them to harassment while the police and courts seemed unable to help.
How to impress a US president? Spin up a fighter jet escort for Air Force One

How to impress a US president? Spin up a fighter jet escort for Air Force One

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia didn't even wait for U.S. President Donald Trump to land there before it set out to impress him in a sky-high way.
Former journalist Evan Solomon named first-ever federal AI minister

Former journalist Evan Solomon named first-ever federal AI minister

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched a new artificial intelligence ministry and has named former journalist Evan Solomon to lead it.
Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers 'all options' after report of ballot problem

Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers 'all options' after report of ballot problem

MONTREAL — The Bloc Québécois candidate for the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne says she's considering her options after a judicial recount that saw her lose by a single vote.
Thousands of Alberta civil servants vote to strike to back demands, says union

Thousands of Alberta civil servants vote to strike to back demands, says union

EDMONTON — The union representing thousands of Alberta government workers has voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.
Alberta's premier says new environment minister a 'step in the wrong direction'

Alberta's premier says new environment minister a 'step in the wrong direction'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says picking Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s environment minister is a bad idea that forecasts renewed federal opposition to her province's wellspring oil and gas industry.
Here are the newcomers, familiar faces in Prime Minister Mark Carney's inner circle

Here are the newcomers, familiar faces in Prime Minister Mark Carney's inner circle

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his new cabinet. Here is the list of all 28 Liberal cabinet members, as well as 10 secretaries of state.
Democrats endorse set of changes to Pennsylvania election rules, sending bill to state Senate

Democrats endorse set of changes to Pennsylvania election rules, sending bill to state Senate

HARRISBURG, Pa.
Golden swords and Arabian horses: Saudi Arabia's crown prince gives Trump a lavish royal welcome

Golden swords and Arabian horses: Saudi Arabia's crown prince gives Trump a lavish royal welcome

WASHINGTON (AP) — The fist bump seems so long ago. Three years after Joe Biden’s cursory greeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Donald Trump luxuriated in an extravagant royal welcome as he arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Mandy Gull-Masty becomes first Indigenous person to head Indigenous Services

Mandy Gull-Masty becomes first Indigenous person to head Indigenous Services

OTTAWA — For the first time ever, an Indigenous person has been chosen to lead the federal department responsible for providing services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.