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Israeli cabinet minister's unofficial visit comes amid strained relations

Israeli cabinet minister's unofficial visit comes amid strained relations

OTTAWA — An Israeli cabinet minister's plan to visit Canada next week comes amid an already turbulent relationship between Ottawa and that country's far-right government — and it's a trip that protocol experts say falls outside diplomatic norms.
Oklahoma Legislature overrides governor's veto of tribal regalia bill

Oklahoma Legislature overrides governor's veto of tribal regalia bill

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Legislature on Thursday overrode Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of a bill that would allow students to wear Native American regalia during high school and college graduations.

Highlights from Prince Edward Island's 2023-24 annual provincial budget

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Prince Edward Island government tabled a $3.09-billion budget Thursday. Here are some highlights: — A projected deficit of $97.6 million on total revenues of $2.99 billion and expenditures of $3.09 billion.
Air Force fighter pilot tapped by Biden to be next Joint Chiefs chairman has history of firsts

Air Force fighter pilot tapped by Biden to be next Joint Chiefs chairman has history of firsts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force fighter pilot tapped to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff got his call sign by ejecting from a burning F-16 fighter jet high above the Florida Everglades and falling into the watery sludge below.
Quebec adopts motion calling for release of documents from 1995 referendum probe

Quebec adopts motion calling for release of documents from 1995 referendum probe

Quebec's legislature has unanimously adopted a motion calling on the province’s chief electoral officer to release all documents related to an investigation into illegal spending ahead of the 1995 referendum.
Ontario urged to develop 'guardrails' on public sector use of AI

Ontario urged to develop 'guardrails' on public sector use of AI

TORONTO — Ontario should put in place "effective guardrails" on the public sector's use of artificial intelligence technologies, the Information and Privacy Commissioner and the Ontario Human Rights Commission said Thursday in a joint statement.

West Virginia company drops bid to build logging pesticide facility amid fierce opposition

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
Alberta NDP promise laws by summer to lower consumer costs, keep Canada Pension Plan

Alberta NDP promise laws by summer to lower consumer costs, keep Canada Pension Plan

EDMONTON — NDP Leader Rachel Notley says if her party wins Monday’s election, it would reconvene the legislature this summer to pass bills to lower costs for Albertans and close the door on the province quitting the Canada Pension Plan.
Industry blindsided by Ottawa's plan to track ill effects of natural health products

Industry blindsided by Ottawa's plan to track ill effects of natural health products

OTTAWA — A new plan to force hospitals to report adverse effects of "natural health products" such as herbal remedies and supplements has come as a surprise to manufacturers, who say they were blindsided by the proposed change.
Ottawa to spend $2.5 billion on small vessels as it replaces aging Coast Guard fleet

Ottawa to spend $2.5 billion on small vessels as it replaces aging Coast Guard fleet

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will invest $2.5 billion in new money to renew the Canadian Coast Guard's fleet of small vessels. The coast guard plans to acquire up to 61 small vessels, including 34 search-and-rescue lifeboats.