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California governor signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial, gender teachings

California governor signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial, gender teachings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Court appointee proposes Alabama congressional districts to provide representation to Black voters

Court appointee proposes Alabama congressional districts to provide representation to Black voters

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A court-appointed special master on Monday submitted three proposals for new congressional districts in Alabama as federal judges oversee the drawing of new lines to provide greater representation for Black voters.
Cost of living: Pepsi and Coca-Cola absent in meeting with federal industry minister

Cost of living: Pepsi and Coca-Cola absent in meeting with federal industry minister

Canada's industry minister made a point of calling out Pepsi and Coca-Cola for not sending representatives to a meeting he convened on Monday with manufacturing companies to discuss stabilizing grocery prices.
New immigration minister says one-click citizenship oath still worth considering

New immigration minister says one-click citizenship oath still worth considering

OTTAWA — The new immigration minister is still considering a controversial option to allow new Canadians to take their oath of citizenship with the click of a button, but there are no immediate plans to implement it, he said Monday.
Federal minister criticizes Manitoba Tory ad that cites rejection of landfill search

Federal minister criticizes Manitoba Tory ad that cites rejection of landfill search

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives came under fire Monday for taking out a newspaper ad that highlights, in part, the province's decision to not search a landfill for the remains of two Indigenous women.
Oregon's top court asked to decide if GOP senators who boycotted Legislature can be reelected

Oregon's top court asked to decide if GOP senators who boycotted Legislature can be reelected

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Court of Appeals on Monday asked the state's highest court to decide whether Republican state senators who carried out a record-setting GOP walkout this year can run for reelection.

B.C. cities condemn posters found touting 'whites only' kids' playtime

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Two Metro Vancouver cities have issued statements about posters popping up that advertise playtime for only white children and their parents, saying they have no place in their communities.
Trump admires a Glock handgun - but stops short of buying - as he campaigns in South Carolina

Trump admires a Glock handgun - but stops short of buying - as he campaigns in South Carolina

SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
Report from seniors advocate blasts for-profit long-term care delivery in B.C.

Report from seniors advocate blasts for-profit long-term care delivery in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's advocate for seniors is calling for "fundamental reform" in how the province funds contracted long-term care providers, after a study found for-profit facilities routinely under-delivered care for the funding they receiv
Alberta Opposition creates counter-survey on province's 'unicorn' plan to quit CPP

Alberta Opposition creates counter-survey on province's 'unicorn' plan to quit CPP

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition is launching its own survey on whether the province should leave the Canada Pension Plan, saying the government questionnaire is a “sham” and a “unicorn.