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Trudeau missing Calgary Stampede this summer, his only absence outside COVID-19 years

Trudeau missing Calgary Stampede this summer, his only absence outside COVID-19 years

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's summer campaign circuit will not include a stop at the Calgary Stampede.
Jewish teachers file antisemitism complaint against B.C. Teachers' Federation

Jewish teachers file antisemitism complaint against B.C. Teachers' Federation

VANCOUVER — A group of British Columbia teachers has launched a human rights complaint against their union, accusing the BC Teachers' Federation of having "engaged in and enabled antisemitism.
Liberal MP Ken McDonald says he won’t run again

Liberal MP Ken McDonald says he won’t run again

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Ken McDonald, who opposed his party over the federal carbon price, says he won’t run in the next federal election.
Pressure is building on Biden to step aside. But many Democrats feel powerless to replace him

Pressure is building on Biden to step aside. But many Democrats feel powerless to replace him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders describes President Joe Biden's recent debate performance as “painful.” In an interview, he says he's not confident that Biden can win this fall.
Virginia certifies John McGuire as primary winner over Rep. Bob Good, who says he'll seek a recount

Virginia certifies John McGuire as primary winner over Rep. Bob Good, who says he'll seek a recount

RICHMOND. Va. (AP) — The Virginia State Board of Elections on Tuesday certified the apparent narrow defeat of Republican Rep.
Alberta's premier, Opposition leader saddle up to flip pancakes at Calgary Stampede

Alberta's premier, Opposition leader saddle up to flip pancakes at Calgary Stampede

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and new NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi are aiming to flip pancakes, and a few votes, at the upcoming Calgary Stampede.
Major wins for Trump and stark pullback on regulations mark momentous Supreme Court term

Major wins for Trump and stark pullback on regulations mark momentous Supreme Court term

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and the conservative interests that helped him reshape the Supreme Court got most of what they wanted this term, from substantial help for Trump’s political and legal prospects to sharp blows against the administrative
Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democrat in Congress to call for Biden's withdrawal from 2024 race

Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democrat in Congress to call for Biden's withdrawal from 2024 race

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down as the party's nominee for president, citing Biden’s debate performance against Donald Trump failing to “effectively
Liberal MPs suggests party needed stronger ground game in Toronto—St. Paul's vote

Liberal MPs suggests party needed stronger ground game in Toronto—St. Paul's vote

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals needed a stronger ground campaign in their fortress riding of Toronto—St. Paul's, including more time to campaign before the vote, several members of the party have suggested.
Quebec politician accused of 'interfering' in French elections

Quebec politician accused of 'interfering' in French elections

QUEBEC CITY, Que. — A candidate for France's far-right National Rally accused a Quebec provincial politician of engaging in "a form of interference" in French politics ahead of last weekend's first round of voting.
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