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Electoral reform, dinosaurs and ‘spite’: the ‘Longest Ballot’ protest, explained
OTTAWA — More than 200 candidates are running in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection, though only…
Bodycam video appears to show Florida officer aiming a gun at Black student during brutal arrest
CHICAGO (AP) — A Florida police officer had his gun aimed at a Black college…
The Latest: Police to question man they say supplied parts of gun used in NYC shooting
Investigators plan to question a man who supplied parts for a gun used in the…
Canada’s Arop chasing another national title ahead of world championships
Marco Arop has never felt better. The Olympic silver medallist in the 800 metres is…
Vancouver airport hijack suspect in brief B.C. court appearance, lawyer to seek bail
RICHMOND — The man accused of allegedly hijacking a plane that triggered a security incident…
NTSB hearings will focus on fatal Army helicopter-passenger jet crash. Here’s what to know
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board will hold three days of hearings starting…
Trump gave the USOPC cover on its transgender athlete policy change. It could end up in court anyway
In its push to remove transgender athletes from Olympic sports, the Trump administration provided the…
Quebec auditor general investigating subsidies to embattled electric battery industry
QUÉBEC — The office of Quebec’s auditor general says it is investigating the millions of…
Grizzly attack in B.C. likely ‘defensive’, bears to be spared, investigators say
British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly attack on a couple in the province’s…
Lottie Woad makes a big impression and already is the talk of women’s golf
The Women’s Scottish Open wasn’t the first time Lottie Woad made an immediate impression. Florida…
Iñaki Williams takes pride in being Athletic’s first Black captain when ‘far-right is fashionable’
MADRID (AP) — Iñaki Williams is taking pride in becoming the first Black captain for…
Booker Prize winner Kiran Desai is up for the award again with a long-awaited novel
LONDON (AP) — Indian author Kiran Desai, who won the Booker Prize and then didn’t…
Let kids create their own garden, and other tips for instilling a love for growing things
When I was a kid, my friends and I spent long summer days outdoors, picking…
England’s Euro 2025 champions given a heroes’ welcome with some surprise guests getting involved
Thousands of fans came out to celebrate England’s back-to-back Women’s European Champions in London on…
Wiley Nickel exits North Carolina Senate race the day after Roy Cooper announces candidacy
CARY, N.C. (AP) — A former congressman will no longer seek an open U.S. Senate…
Netherlands bans far-right Israeli ministers as EU considers sanctions over Gaza
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands has banned two far-right Israeli ministers from entering…
Provincial deficits to narrow in coming years despite trade war: report
OTTAWA — Under pressure from the U.S. trade war and a slowing economy, Canada’s provinces…
Syrian man charged with attempted murder in Berlin Holocaust Memorial stabbing
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s top prosecutor has filed charges against a Syrian man in connection…
Calgary mayor, Alberta minister to discuss bike lanes as threats of removal loom
EDMONTON — It was 10 years ago this month that Edmonton city staff returned a…
Katrina Chen’s kids’ book tells of gender-based violence. It’s a story she knows well
BURNABY — Former British Columbia legislator Katrina Chen sits on a couch in her Burnaby…
Edmonton police warn extortions, arsons targeting South Asian businesses resurging
EDMONTON — Edmonton police warned a crowded town hall on Monday night that extortions and…
Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower
NEW YORK (AP) — A man carrying a rifle killed four people at a New…
Canada’s Martin, Draxl fall in first round at National Bank Open, Galarneau advances
TORONTO — Canada’s Liam Draxl did his best to work the home crowd in his…
Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died after battling cancer
CHICAGO (AP) — Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of…