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'Old MacDonald went broke': Technology helps grain farmers confront weather woes

'Old MacDonald went broke': Technology helps grain farmers confront weather woes

British Columbia grain farmer Malcolm Odermatt says all he can do is pray for rain this spring after repeated droughts sabotaged his harvest last year.
Politicians want more competition but supply management still a 'sacred cow'

Politicians want more competition but supply management still a 'sacred cow'

OTTAWA — There aren't many issues that garner support across party lines in Ottawa these days.
Overhaul of Ontario police law set to take effect five years after act passed

Overhaul of Ontario police law set to take effect five years after act passed

TORONTO — An overhaul of Ontario's 34-year-old law governing policing in the province is set to take effect next month, with its rules and regulations covering everything from oversight to discipline to more easily allowing the suspension of officers
President Biden meets with Teamsters as he seeks to bolster his support among labor unions

President Biden meets with Teamsters as he seeks to bolster his support among labor unions

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden courted the support of the powerful International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Tuesday, reminding its leaders and members of his record on unions as Republican challenger Donald Trump tries to make gains among the
Congressional hearing on the Biden classified documents probe turns into a proxy campaign battle

Congressional hearing on the Biden classified documents probe turns into a proxy campaign battle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers turned a Tuesday hearing on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents into a proxy battle between the Democratic president and Republican front-runner Donald Trump, as a newly released transcript of Biden’s te

Ohio's Republican primaries for US House promise crowded ballots and a heated toss-up

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A slew of Republican candidates on Ohio’s primary ballot are running in solidly red congressional seats, but next week’s elections still promise plenty of drama — especially as the GOP seeks a champion to flip the district of De
House GOP launch new probe of Jan. 6 and try shifting blame for the Capitol attack away from Trump

House GOP launch new probe of Jan. 6 and try shifting blame for the Capitol attack away from Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are launching a vast re-investigation of the Jan.
Trump wins delegates needed to become GOP’s presumptive nominee for third straight election

Trump wins delegates needed to become GOP’s presumptive nominee for third straight election

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump , whose single turbulent term in the White House transformed the Republican Party, tested the resilience of democratic institutions in the U.S.
Hur transcript reveals Biden presidency's profound and mundane moments

Hur transcript reveals Biden presidency's profound and mundane moments

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Hur was thanking the president for his time. He understood, Hur said, that there were a lot of things going on that demanded Joe Biden’s attention.
South Dakota gov. promotes work on her teeth by Texas dentist in infomercial-style social media post

South Dakota gov. promotes work on her teeth by Texas dentist in infomercial-style social media post

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem posted an infomercial-style video on X Monday night lavishing praise on a team of cosmetic dentists outside her state for giving her a smile she said she can be proud of.