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Force airlines to automatically compensate travellers, passengers' advocate says

Force airlines to automatically compensate travellers, passengers' advocate says

OTTAWA — Canada should make it so air travellers are automatically entitled to compensation from airlines when their flights are disrupted, rather than having to make claims on their own, a passenger advocate said Tuesday.
Surveys on cannabis consumption spaces in B.C. produce mixed opinions

Surveys on cannabis consumption spaces in B.C. produce mixed opinions

VICTORIA — British Columbia has released results of public engagement on the possible approval of cannabis consumption spaces, such as at lounges, cafes, special events or other businesses where marijuana products are available for sale.
After years of surpluses, California headed toward a deficit

After years of surpluses, California headed toward a deficit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — From a budget perspective, the first four years of California Gov.
Trump executive Allen Weisselberg gets 5-month jail sentence

Trump executive Allen Weisselberg gets 5-month jail sentence

NEW YORK (AP) — Allen Weisselberg, a longtime executive for Donald Trump ’s business empire, was taken into custody Tuesday to begin serving a five-month jail term for dodging taxes on $1.
Poilievre mum on Tory MP's 'illegal refugees' comment, calls for Roxham Road closure

Poilievre mum on Tory MP's 'illegal refugees' comment, calls for Roxham Road closure

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for the closure of the Roxham Road irregular border crossing on Tuesday, but sidestepped questions about one of his MPs denying help to a family who used it to enter the country.
'Cold start' to new year: Ottawa official sorry for closure, LRT to reopen Tuesday

'Cold start' to new year: Ottawa official sorry for closure, LRT to reopen Tuesday

OTTAWA — After a six-day shutdown, Ottawa transit officials said late Tuesday afternoon that the city's light rail system was expected to fully reopen after 8:30 p.m. that evening.
West Virginia Secretary of State Warner running for governor

West Virginia Secretary of State Warner running for governor

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner announced Tuesday that he is running for governor.
Ukrainian troops to train on Patriot system in Oklahoma

Ukrainian troops to train on Patriot system in Oklahoma

WASHINGTON (AP) — About 100 Ukrainian troops will head to Oklahoma's Fort Sill as soon as next week to begin training on the Patriot missile defense system, getting Kyiv closer to obtaining the long-sought protection against Russia's missile attacks.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders sworn in as Arkansas governor

Sarah Huckabee Sanders sworn in as Arkansas governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.

Ohio AG asks justices to lift order blocking abortion law

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's attorney general has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to weigh in on the future of the state's near-ban on abortions, despite arguing less than six months ago that the same court lacked jurisdiction to determine the paused la
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