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Why AP called New Hampshire for Biden: Race call explained

Why AP called New Hampshire for Biden: Race call explained

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has won the New Hampshire Democratic primary as a write-in candidate.
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Uncertainty looms in Metro Vancouver bus dispute as 48-hour strike set to end

Uncertainty looms in Metro Vancouver bus dispute as 48-hour strike set to end

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver bus and SeaBus services are set to resume in time for Wednesday morning's commute but the dispute that triggered a 48-hour strike by transit supervisors appears no closer to resolution.
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Federal appeals court upholds local gun safety pamphlet law in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A federal appeals court upheld a county law in Maryland on Tuesday that requires gun dealers to distribute information about suicide prevention, conflict resolution and mental health resources. A three-judge panel of the 4th U.
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Primary care in 'critical condition,' Alberta doctors group head says, citing survey

CALGARY — The president of the Alberta Medical Association says a recent survey of family doctors suggests primary care in the province is in critical condition and needs immediate attention. Dr.
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Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bonds

Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bonds

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A proposed high-speed passenger train between Las Vegas and Southern California got another boost on Tuesday with Biden administration approval to issue $2.5 billion in tax-exempt bonds for the $12 billion project.
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Here's how key players reacted to the Federal Court's decision on the Emergencies Act

Here's how key players reacted to the Federal Court's decision on the Emergencies Act

OTTAWA — The Federal Court ruled Tuesday the Liberal government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act in response to the "Freedom Convoy" protests was unreasonable and led to the infringement of constitutional rights.
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Nebraska lawmaker announces Democratic bid for Congress, says Republicans bend to 'vocal minority'

Nebraska lawmaker announces Democratic bid for Congress, says Republicans bend to 'vocal minority'

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Democratic state lawmaker in Nebraska who unsuccessfully ran for governor two years ago is seeking a seat in the U.S. House. Sen.
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Federal use of the Emergencies Act was unreasonable, judge rules

Federal use of the Emergencies Act was unreasonable, judge rules

OTTAWA — A judge has ruled it was unreasonable for the Liberal government to use the Emergencies Act to quell "Freedom Convoy" protests in the national capital and at key border points two years ago.
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh kicks off caucus retreat with pitch for next election

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh kicks off caucus retreat with pitch for next election

EDMONTON — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is making a pitch to Canadians that his party is a viable alternative to the Liberals or Conservatives when voters go to the ballot box in the next federal election.
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Cap on student visas could wreak financial havoc on Ontario universities, says rep

Cap on student visas could wreak financial havoc on Ontario universities, says rep

OTTAWA — The Council of Ontario Universities says the newly announced cap on international student admissions is unfairly punishing responsible institutions alongside bad actors in the post-secondary sector.
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