Politics

Years after Insite ruling, drug policy landscape is still being shaped in B.C.

VANCOUVER — In 2021, the Vancouver-based Drug User Liberation Front approached Health Canada with a proposal.

Jul 18, 2024 10:38 AM Read more >

Vance's night but Trump's party, Jan. 6 curtain call, Trump health still under wraps: RNC Takeaways

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Republicans welcomed JD Vance as Donald Trump's running mate on the same night devoted to blasting President Joe Biden's leadership on the world stage.

Jul 18, 2024 9:02 AM Read more >

'One screen, two movies': Conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from the Trump rally shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former president is wounded in a shooting, the gunman quickly neutralized, and all of it is caught on camera. But for those who don't believe their eyes, that's just the start of the story.

Jul 18, 2024 7:21 AM Read more >

FACT FOCUS: A look at Biden's economic policies related to rising prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's economic policies have been slammed by several speakers at the Republican National Convention. But some of the criticism was off base. Here's a look at the facts. ___ North Dakota Gov.

Jul 18, 2024 6:36 AM Read more >

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has 'mild symptoms'

LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” including “general malaise” from the infection, the White House said.

Jul 18, 2024 3:25 AM Read more >

Organizers for Fredericton Pride say event will go ahead despite intense harassment

Organizers of the annual Pride festival in Fredericton say the city's scheduled events will go ahead as originally planned.

Jul 18, 2024 2:00 AM Read more >

Former safety minister wants 'protective zones' for MPs' offices as threats increase

OTTAWA — Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino is calling for the creation of "protective zones" around political constituency offices to shield members of Parliament and their staff from a rising tide of threatening behaviour.

Jul 18, 2024 2:00 AM Read more >

Too soon for comedy? After attempted assassination of Trump, US politics feel anything but funny

Political jokes: too soon? The answer from many quarters at midweek was a resounding yes, days after an assassination attempt against Republican former president Donald Trump rattled the nation over political violence that has been brewing in the Uni

Jul 18, 2024 1:16 AM Read more >

European leaders will discuss migration and Ukraine at a UK summit amid worry about Trump

WOODSTOCK, England (AP) — Leaders from across Europe gather at an English country mansion on Thursday for a summit clouded by worries about whether the United States would remain a reliable ally if Donald Trump secures a second presidency.

Jul 18, 2024 1:15 AM Read more >

JD Vance introduces himself as Trump's running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt

MILWAUKEE (AP) — JD Vance introduced himself to a national audience Wednesday after being chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate, sharing the story of his hardscrabble upbringing and making the case that his party best understands the challenges facin

Jul 17, 2024 10:28 PM Read more >