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Doctors thrust into COVID-19 celebrity reflect on backlash, threats and thank you letters

Doctors thrust into COVID-19 celebrity reflect on backlash, threats and thank you letters

TORONTO — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit five years ago, Canadian public health doctors, infectious disease specialists and epidemiologists were thrust into national fame through daily televised briefings and media interviews about measures to contai
The Latest: Trump administration resumes aid to Ukraine as Kyiv shows openness to 30-day ceasefire

The Latest: Trump administration resumes aid to Ukraine as Kyiv shows openness to 30-day ceasefire

The Trump administration said Tuesday that it would immediately lift its suspension of military aid to Ukraine and its intelligence sharing with Kyiv, more than a week after imposing the measures to push Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to ent
An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump's political priorities

An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump's political priorities

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is known best for enforcing the right to disability services across America’s schools. But under President Donald Trump, it’s taking a frontline role in his political battles.
Ottawa, Alberta reach joint $70-million deal for homelessness response

Ottawa, Alberta reach joint $70-million deal for homelessness response

EDMONTON — Ottawa and Alberta have reached a new joint $70-million funding agreement to aid the province's response to homelessness.
Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here's where things stand with the company

Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here's where things stand with the company

In less than a month, TikTok could have one or a few new owners, be banned again, or simply receive another reprieve to continue operating in the United States.
Liberal leadership race raises questions about possible fundraising 'loophole'

Liberal leadership race raises questions about possible fundraising 'loophole'

OTTAWA — Only two of the candidates in the Liberal leadership race — Mark Carney and Ruby Dhalla — disclosed their fundraising events to Elections Canada.
Ontario slaps 25 per cent surcharge on electricity to U.S., warns it could go higher

Ontario slaps 25 per cent surcharge on electricity to U.S., warns it could go higher

TORONTO — Ontario has placed a surcharge of 25 per cent on electricity exported to the United States as of Monday, and the government says it could raise that amount even higher in response to further American escalation.
Kentucky bourbon makers fear becoming 'collateral damage' in Trump's trade war

Kentucky bourbon makers fear becoming 'collateral damage' in Trump's trade war

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — With a new distillery set to open soon, the makers of Brough Brothers bourbon in Kentucky were ready to put their business plan into action.
As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

WASHINGTON — Ontario placed a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States on Monday as Canada braced for steel and aluminum duties the Trump administration is set to deploy on Wednesday.

Amazon Prime to stream Trump's 'The Apprentice' reality show

“The Apprentice,” the long-running reality TV show that boosted Donald Trump’s profile, will begin streaming on Amazon's Prime Video, the company announced Monday.
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