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Pomp and procedure: New Ontario lieutenant-governor sworn into office

Pomp and procedure: New Ontario lieutenant-governor sworn into office

TORONTO — Ontario's new lieutenant-governor was officially installed Tuesday in a ceremony full of pomp and procedure, and a pledge to help build an inclusive province. Lt.-Gov.
Trial rescheduled for April for former N.D. lawmaker accused of traveling for sex with minor

Trial rescheduled for April for former N.D. lawmaker accused of traveling for sex with minor

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge has rescheduled the trial for a former North Dakota lawmaker accused of traveling to Prague with the intent of paying for sex with a minor.
Saskatchewan announces plan to address overcrowding, staffing at hospitals

Saskatchewan announces plan to address overcrowding, staffing at hospitals

SASKATOON — The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it's taking immediate steps to address overcrowding and staffing issues at hospitals in Saskatoon.
Friends and family mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends and family mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends, family and government officials have confirmed that at least seven Canadians were killed when Hamas militants conducted a series of attacks in Israel on Oct. 7.
New Speaker Mike Johnson formally endorses Donald Trump, a step beyond predecessor Kevin McCarthy

New Speaker Mike Johnson formally endorses Donald Trump, a step beyond predecessor Kevin McCarthy

NEW YORK (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed Donald Trump for president on Tuesday, a move that was a symbolic departure from his ousted predecessor leading the House.
The 2024 Republican presidential field is rapidly shrinking. But is it too late to stop Trump?

The 2024 Republican presidential field is rapidly shrinking. But is it too late to stop Trump?

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Republican Party’s once-crowded 2024 presidential primary field has suddenly shrunk to just a handful of viable candidates . But a day after Sen.
Northwest Territories to hold election today delayed by wildfire

Northwest Territories to hold election today delayed by wildfire

YELLOWKNIFE — Residents of the Northwest Territories are heading to the polls today, more than a month after the election was originally set to be held. The election had been scheduled for Oct.
Canadian feared taken hostage in Hamas attack dead in Israel

Canadian feared taken hostage in Hamas attack dead in Israel

OTTAWA — A Canadian peace activist believed to have been taken hostage during the Hamas attack in Israel five weeks ago is dead, her son says.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation to sanction Iran, protect Jewish institutions

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday that puts sanctions on Iran and protects Jewish institutions.
House pushes off impeachment of Homeland Secretary Mayorkas for handling of southern border

House pushes off impeachment of Homeland Secretary Mayorkas for handling of southern border

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Monday to push off a Republican effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas , ending for now a threat against the Cabinet secretary that has been brewing ever since Republicans took the House maj