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Justice Alito rejects Senate Democrats' call to step aside from an upcoming Supreme Court case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Samuel Alito on Friday rejected demands from Senate Democrats that he step aside from an upcoming Supreme Court case because of his interactions with one of the lawyers, in a fresh demonstration of tensions over ethical issu
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The IRS plans to crack down on 1,600 millionaires to collect millions of dollars in back taxes

The IRS plans to crack down on 1,600 millionaires to collect millions of dollars in back taxes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS announced on Friday it is launching an effort to aggressively pursue 1,600 millionaires and 75 large business partnerships that owe hundreds of millions of dollars in past due taxes.
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Manitoba Liberals promise medicare coverage for mental health services

Manitoba Liberals promise medicare coverage for mental health services

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Liberal Party is promising to cover mental health services under medicare and let patients see a registered psychologist free of charge.
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Russian invasion, foreign interference on Trudeau's agenda at G20 summit

Russian invasion, foreign interference on Trudeau's agenda at G20 summit

NEW DELHI — Foreign interference at home and Russia's invasion in Ukraine are both top-of-mind issues for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he heads into the two-day G20 leaders' summit in India this weekend.
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Nova Scotia electoral officer drops Preston byelection complaint investigation

Nova Scotia electoral officer drops Preston byelection complaint investigation

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's chief electoral officer says her office is dropping a formal investigation launched during the campaign ahead of last month’s provincial byelection in the riding of Preston.
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Joffre Lakes Park in B.C. stays shut another week after First Nations closure

Joffre Lakes Park in B.C. stays shut another week after First Nations closure

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's environment minister says Joffre Lakes Provincial Park will remain closed until next Friday, after public access was shut down by two First Nations more than two weeks ago.
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Toronto secondary teacher bargaining team doesn't support deal to avoid strikes

Toronto secondary teacher bargaining team doesn't support deal to avoid strikes

TORONTO — The largest local bargaining unit of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation has told members it opposes a tentative agreement between the provincial union and the government that would avoid the possibility of strikes.
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New questions for wind, solar in Alberta create more confusion for industry: advocate

New questions for wind, solar in Alberta create more confusion for industry: advocate

EDMONTON — New information requirements for Alberta power generators including wind and solar projects will create further problems for a booming renewables industry that government policy has already slowed, said an industry advocate.
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Inside the brand new White House Situation Room: Cutting-edge tech, mahogany and that new car smell

Inside the brand new White House Situation Room: Cutting-edge tech, mahogany and that new car smell

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House Situation Room — a space of great mystique and even greater secrecy — just got a $50 million facelift. Actually, “room” is a misnomer.
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Manitoba Tories promise to nearly double the charitable tax credit

Manitoba Tories promise to nearly double the charitable tax credit

STEINBACH, MAN. — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising to nearly double the charitable tax credit for people who make financial donations if they are re-elected Oct. 3.
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