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Utah enters the redistricting battle for 2026, but not by choice. Here's what to know

Utah enters the redistricting battle for 2026, but not by choice. Here's what to know

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is being thrust into a national battle over redistricting because of a court order to redraw its congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, while President Donald Trump is pushing other Republican-led states to add w
Quebec premier to testify at inquiry into $500M cost overrun scandal at auto board

Quebec premier to testify at inquiry into $500M cost overrun scandal at auto board

MONTRÉAL — Quebec Premier François Legault has been called to testify at the public inquiry into the cost overrun scandal at the province’s auto insurance board. Legault's office and the Gallant Commission confirmed the premier will appear Sept.
LeBlanc has lengthy and constructive meeting with Lutnick in Washington

LeBlanc has lengthy and constructive meeting with Lutnick in Washington

WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday in Washington as Ottawa looks to find relief from President Donald Trump's tariffs on key Canadian sectors.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in jail and facing deportation. Here's what to know

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in jail and facing deportation. Here's what to know

NASHVILLE (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who has become the face of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, is in a Virginia detention center facing deportation to the east African country of Uganda.
Canada narrows choice of new submarine suppliers to Germany, South Korea

Canada narrows choice of new submarine suppliers to Germany, South Korea

BERLIN — Canada has narrowed down its shopping list for its next fleet of submarines to those made by two suppliers, Germany’s Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Co.
In Riga, Carney extends Canadian military mission in Latvia by three years to 2029

In Riga, Carney extends Canadian military mission in Latvia by three years to 2029

RIGA — Canada will keep troops in Latvia for another three years as part of a mission to deter further Russian aggression in Europe, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday. "We must deter and fortify.
Quebec committee says government should extend religious symbols ban to daycares

Quebec committee says government should extend religious symbols ban to daycares

MONTREAL — The Quebec government should phase out public funding of religious private schools and extend the religious symbols ban to daycare workers, says a committee tasked with advising the province on how to strengthen secularism.
Elections Canada says around 200 ballots rejected in Alberta byelection

Elections Canada says around 200 ballots rejected in Alberta byelection

OTTAWA — Just over 200 ballots were rejected in the recent Alberta byelection where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre regained a seat in the House of Commons, Elections Canada says.
Tim Armstead, a West Virginia Supreme Court justice and former House speaker, dies at 60

Tim Armstead, a West Virginia Supreme Court justice and former House speaker, dies at 60

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Tim Armstead, a West Virginia Supreme Court justice who also served as Republican speaker of the House of Delegates during a 20-year legislative career, died Tuesday, the court announced. He was 60.
B.C. to receive $326M this year from the Canada Community-Building Fund

B.C. to receive $326M this year from the Canada Community-Building Fund

SURREY — The federal government says British Columbia is set to receive more than $326 million this fiscal year to help fund community infrastructure projects.