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Some Georgia workers would find it harder to become union members under a new bill

Some Georgia workers would find it harder to become union members under a new bill

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers have made it harder for workers at companies getting state economic incentives to unionize, in what could be a violation of federal law.
'Stay the hell away from our kids': Holland warns big tobacco about nicotine pouches

'Stay the hell away from our kids': Holland warns big tobacco about nicotine pouches

OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland promised a major crackdown on nicotine pouches Wednesday, and issued a stern warning to tobacco companies he says are marketing the pouches to children.
Republicans make last-ditch request for Biden to testify as impeachment inquiry winds down

Republicans make last-ditch request for Biden to testify as impeachment inquiry winds down

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is all but winding down, lacking the political appetite from within the Republican ranks to go forward with an actual impeachment, but facing political pressure to deliver after
Saskatchewan pre-election budget pitches record spending, $273M deficit

Saskatchewan pre-election budget pitches record spending, $273M deficit

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is promising big-ticket spending on health, education and communities along with no tax hikes and a $273-million deficit.
Trump got the candidate he wanted in Ohio's Senate primary. But can Bernie Moreno win in November?

Trump got the candidate he wanted in Ohio's Senate primary. But can Bernie Moreno win in November?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Donald Trump got what he wanted when former car dealer Bernie Moreno won the Republican Senate primary in Ohio. So did Democrats.
Edmonton City Hall to fully reopen two months after armed attack

Edmonton City Hall to fully reopen two months after armed attack

Edmonton City Hall is to reopen to the public on Monday, two months after what police say was a politically motivated attack. No one was hurt on Jan. 23, when shots were fired and Molotov cocktails were lit in the building full of people.
Manitoba Tories say bill to ban anti-abortion protests should be expanded

Manitoba Tories say bill to ban anti-abortion protests should be expanded

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives say a government plan to ban anti-abortion protests near some health-care facilities should be expanded to cover more areas and all protests, including picket lines.
Liberals introduce legislation updating Elections Act, in keeping with NDP pact

Liberals introduce legislation updating Elections Act, in keeping with NDP pact

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has tabled legislation that updates the federal Elections Act as part of its political pact with the NDP.
Motion on Israel-Hamas war will have consequences for asylum seekers in Gaza: Miller

Motion on Israel-Hamas war will have consequences for asylum seekers in Gaza: Miller

OTTAWA — A parliamentary motion on the Israel-Hamas war the House of Commons passed Monday could make it harder for people seeking asylum in Canada to get out of Gaza, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday.
Jury finds former Milwaukee election official guilty of obtaining fake absentee ballots

Jury finds former Milwaukee election official guilty of obtaining fake absentee ballots

MADISON, Wis.
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