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Some of the races to keep an eye on in Manitoba’s provincial election
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s election has been called for Oct. 3. Here are some of the…
From rapper to reporter to politician: A profile of Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew
WINNIPEG – Rap artist. Journalist. Economics student. Wab Kinew’s path as a young man, including…
Getting used to the spotlight: A profile of Manitoba PC Leader Heather Stefanson
WINNIPEG – Despite her 23 years as a politician — and almost two as Manitoba’s…
Who will become Manitoba’s next premier? A look at party leaders vying for the job
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s provincial election has been called for Oct. 3. Here’s a look at…
A Trump-Biden rematch may be on the horizon in 2024, whether voters like it or not
NEW YORK (AP) — The end of Labor Day weekend would typically mark the start…
Math is hard – even for teachers. What if they conquered their math anxiety?
CHICAGO (AP) — In July, in a packed classroom in downtown Chicago, a group composed…
Pets on a millennial budget: Love comes at a cost
When it comes to advising younger clients who are looking to welcome a new fur…
Book Review: Comedian Maria Bamford details her mental health issues with compassion and humor
NEW YORK (AP) — “Sure I’ll Join Your Cult,” by Maria Bamford (Simon & Schuster)…
‘Hold the line:’ ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers’ criminal trial begins Tuesday
OTTAWA – As Tamara Lich was led away from supporters in handcuffs on the snowy…
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in southeast Poland on decline with only 1 new case reported
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Just one new case of Legionnaires’ disease was reported Tuesday in…
Congress returns to try to prevent a government shutdown while the GOP weighs an impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of struggling to find agreement on just about anything in…
UN food agency drops aid to another 2 million hungry people in Afghanistan due to cash shortfall
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.N. food agency said Tuesday it must drop another 2 million…
Thailand’s new government takes office as Cabinet members take oath in front of king
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s new government officially took office on Tuesday, almost four months after…
In the news today: Evacuees returning to Yellowknife, Trudeau in Indonesia
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
German Chancellor Scholz tweets picture of himself with black eye patch after jogging accident
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday tweeted a pirate-style picture of himself…
Australian lawmakers head to US to lobby against efforts to extradite WikiLeaks founder Assange
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A group of Australian lawmakers said Tuesday they would travel to…
As sports betting spikes, help for problem gamblers expands in some states
When the NFL season kicks off this week, Kentucky residents and visitors — for the…
Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, known for the ubiquitous pop-rock hit ‘All Star,’ dies at 56
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band…
Putin says he won’t renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands. The West says it has
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that a landmark deal allowing Ukraine to export grain…
Thousands march in North Macedonia over claims cancer hospital staff stole drugs meant for patients
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Thousands of people protested Monday outside the government headquarters in…
Farms with natural landscape features provide sanctuary for some Costa Rica rainforest birds
Small farms with natural landscape features such as shade trees, hedgerows and tracts of intact…
West Indian American Day Parade steps off with steel bands, colorful costumes, stilt walkers
NEW YORK (AP) — The annual West Indian American Day Parade stepped off in New…
Upward of 20,000 Ukrainian amputees face trauma on a scale unseen since WWI
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — The small band of soldiers gather outside to share cigarettes and…
Back-to-office plans fall flat amid arbitrary rules, lack of communication
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Jamie Burke was happy with her job. Working in property management,…