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Calgary lifts its outdoor water restrictions as cold weather expected to reduce use

Calgary lifts its outdoor water restrictions as cold weather expected to reduce use

CALGARY — The City of Calgary says it is lifting its outdoor water restrictions, but it's still asking residents to use water wisely. Officials say the restrictions, which have been in effect for two months, will be removed Tuesday.
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Democrat Brandon Presley seeks big turnout in Nov. 7 bid to unseat Mississippi's Republican governor

Democrat Brandon Presley seeks big turnout in Nov. 7 bid to unseat Mississippi's Republican governor

NATCHEZ, Miss.
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Son of Canadian presumed hostage in Gaza: 'Military actions don't solve anything'

Son of Canadian presumed hostage in Gaza: 'Military actions don't solve anything'

OTTAWA — The son of a Canadian woman believed to be among those held hostage by Hamas in Gaza wants the world to push for an end to the fighting, and says he fears Israel's escalating offensive could end all chance of bringing his mother safely home.
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Sikh independence vote in B.C.sees thousands turnout amid Canada-India tensions

Sikh independence vote in B.C.sees thousands turnout amid Canada-India tensions

SURREY, B.C.
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Ontario offers flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines for all over six months as of Monday

Ontario offers flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines for all over six months as of Monday

TORONTO — Ontario residents who are six months and older will be able to receive their free flu shot and the new COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday.
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Disabled B.C. man forced to drag himself off flight says he's pushing for changes

Disabled B.C. man forced to drag himself off flight says he's pushing for changes

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C.
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Pence's early exit from the presidential campaign offers a reminder of Trump's grip on the GOP

Pence's early exit from the presidential campaign offers a reminder of Trump's grip on the GOP

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mike Pence has a resume most White House hopefuls would dream of. A congressman. A governor of a big Midwestern state. A one-time vice president.
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In Mississippi, most voters will have no choice about who represents them in the Legislature

In Mississippi, most voters will have no choice about who represents them in the Legislature

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After being in office for over a decade, Mississippi state Sen. Dean Kirby got challenged in the Republican primary. He won with 70% of the vote. That was in 2003 — and it remains the last time Kirby faced an opponent.
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Quebec public sector unions say they will move forward with strikes after new offer

Quebec public sector unions say they will move forward with strikes after new offer

QUEBEC — Three union federations representing more than 400,000 public sector workers announced Sunday they intend to move forward with strike plans after rejecting a new contract offer from the Quebec government.
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New Hampshire's presidential primary ballots will have 24 Republicans and 21 Democrats, but no Biden

New Hampshire's presidential primary ballots will have 24 Republicans and 21 Democrats, but no Biden

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A presidential primary filing period marked by lights, cameras and (in)action has come to a close at the New Hampshire secretary of state's office.
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