Politics

Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education

The daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has been appointed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Board of Education, drawing criticism from some Democrats who called the appointment politically motivated.

Jul 25, 2024 3:34 PM Read more >

Can B.C.'s southern resident orcas be taken off the path to extinction?

The southern resident killer whale known as Tahlequah captured global sympathy in 2018 when she pushed the body of her dead calf for more than two weeks in waters off British Columbia's south coast.

Jul 25, 2024 3:11 PM Read more >

Gaza war protesters hold a 'die-in' near the White House as Netanyahu meets with Biden, Harris

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� Protesters against the Gaza war held a 鈥渄ie-in鈥� across from Lafayette Park and the White House on Thursday as President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu .

Jul 25, 2024 2:46 PM Read more >

Nebraska Legislature convenes for a special session to ease property taxes, but with no solid plan

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) 鈥� Nebraska lawmakers have convened for a special legislative session called by Republican Gov.

Jul 25, 2024 2:39 PM Read more >

OPP officers ratify four-year deal to become highest paid cops in Ontario

TORONTO 鈥� Ontario Provincial Police officers are now the highest paid in the province, their union says, after they ratified a four-year deal last week. The contract covers 2023 to 2026 and the officers will see raises of 4.

Jul 25, 2024 2:28 PM Read more >

Chicago police chief says out-of-town police won't be posted in city neighborhoods during DNC

CHICAGO (AP) 鈥� Outside police agencies that'll help secure the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month will not be posted in city neighborhoods, Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said Thursday as federal authorities released maps of c

Jul 25, 2024 2:28 PM Read more >

'Taylor Swift Way' coming to Toronto as megastar brings Eras tour to city in November

TORONTO 鈥� Call it Taylor's Toronto, at least for a month. Toronto councillors have voted to temporarily mark a route through the downtown core with signs honouring megastar Taylor Swift when she brings her Eras tour to the city later this year.

Jul 25, 2024 2:10 PM Read more >

House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration's handling of border policy

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� House Republicans are moving quickly to emphasize Vice President Kamala Harris's role in the Biden administration鈥檚 handling of the U.S. border with Mexico, passing a resolution Thursday that condemns her performance in the job.

Jul 25, 2024 2:07 PM Read more >

90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing

VANCOUVER 鈥� Almost all British Columbia communities have adopted the provincial government's plan to tackle the housing crisis by allowing more multi-unit homes on properties.

Jul 25, 2024 1:53 PM Read more >

N.S. premier says he was told he'd be 'lightning rod' if he walked in Pride parade

HALIFAX 鈥� Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston on Thursday defended his absence from this year's Halifax Pride parade, saying he didn't attend because police feared he'd be a lightning rod for protesters.

Jul 25, 2024 1:33 PM Read more >