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Residents waiting on freight after N.W.T. cancels annual barge to Sachs Harbour

Residents waiting on freight after N.W.T. cancels annual barge to Sachs Harbour

SACHS HARBOUR, N.W.T. — Austin Larocque says he doesn't know when he may get most of his worldly possessions, currently sitting in a shipping container in Sachs Harbour, N.W.T.
Jan. 6 trial highlights missed warnings before Capitol siege

Jan. 6 trial highlights missed warnings before Capitol siege

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a telephone call days after the 2020 election, Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes urged followers to go to Washington and fight to keep President Donald Trump in office.
In new book, Maggie Haberman considers Trump's future by delving into his past

In new book, Maggie Haberman considers Trump's future by delving into his past

WASHINGTON — Whether she's in pursuit of a story or just navigating New York's legendary rush-hour traffic, it's never a good idea to get in Maggie Haberman's way.
Nova Scotia's retirement home for captive whales facing obstacles, delays: documents

Nova Scotia's retirement home for captive whales facing obstacles, delays: documents

HALIFAX — An ambitious plan in Nova Scotia to build North America's first coastal refuge for captive whales is at least five years behind its original schedule, newly released documents show.
China's Xi expands powers, promotes allies

China's Xi expands powers, promotes allies

BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping, China’s most powerful leader in decades, increased his dominance Sunday when he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party in a break with tradition and promoted allies who support his vision
Questions swirl after China's former leader Hu leaves event

Questions swirl after China's former leader Hu leaves event

BEIJING (AP) — The twice-a-decade congress of China's ruling Communist Party is a tightly choreographed event.
Disqualified NDP leadership hopeful calls on B.C. to declare climate emergency

Disqualified NDP leadership hopeful calls on B.C. to declare climate emergency

VANCOUVER — The NDP leadership hopeful who was ousted from her chance to compete for British Columbia's top political job says she's ready to take up an invitation to work with the man who will become the next premier.
A look at the 7 men slated to lead China's Communist Party

A look at the 7 men slated to lead China's Communist Party

BEIJING (AP) — The following is a look at the seven men making up the Communist Party of China's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee for the next five years. The lineup was unveiled Sunday .
Trudeau takes jabs at Conservative leader in absentia at annual press gallery dinner

Trudeau takes jabs at Conservative leader in absentia at annual press gallery dinner

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre did not attend the press gallery dinner on Saturday evening, but he was nonetheless much of the focus of a long-standing political tradition of lobbing light-hearted shots at political rivals during speec
China reaffirms Xi's dominance, removes No. 2 Li Keqiang

China reaffirms Xi's dominance, removes No. 2 Li Keqiang

BEIJING (AP) — China's ruling Communist Party reaffirmed President Xi Jinping's continued dominance in running the nation Saturday, one day ahead of giving him a widely expected third five-year term as leader.
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