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Manitoba plans buffer zones to restrict protests near abortion clinics

Manitoba plans buffer zones to restrict protests near abortion clinics

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government plans to restrict protests near clinics and hospitals where abortions are performed, as well as at the homes of abortion providers.
Tennessee lawmakers advance bill to undo Memphis' traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death

Tennessee lawmakers advance bill to undo Memphis' traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Tennessee House lawmakers on Thursday advanced a bill to undo the reforms to police traffic stops made by the city of Memphis in response to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers last January.

Judge denies Trump relief from $83.3 million defamation judgment

NEW YORK (AP) — The federal judge who oversaw a New York defamation trial that resulted in an $83.

Highlights of Yukon's territorial budget for 2024

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon Liberal government tabled its 2024 budget Thursday. The $2.08-billion budget forecasts a surplus of $119 million. Here are some other key figures and projects being funded: — $484 million in capital spending — $1.
Bill that could make TikTok unavailable in the US advances quickly in the House

Bill that could make TikTok unavailable in the US advances quickly in the House

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being unavailable in the United States is quickly gaining traction in the House as lawmakers voice concerns about the potential for the platform to surveil and manipulat
State of the Union guests spotlight divide on abortion and immigration but offer some rare unity

State of the Union guests spotlight divide on abortion and immigration but offer some rare unity

The invitation list for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on Thursday speaks volumes about what Democrats and Republicans want to focus on as the 2024 election season heats up.
Make RCMP police of jurisdiction for Parliament Hill, union urges

Make RCMP police of jurisdiction for Parliament Hill, union urges

OTTAWA — The union that represents front-line Mounties is urging the federal government to make the RCMP the police force of jurisdiction for Parliament Hill to bolster security.
Quebec judge won't exempt church-supported palliative care home from MAID law

Quebec judge won't exempt church-supported palliative care home from MAID law

MONTREAL — A Superior Court judge has denied a request from Montreal's Roman Catholic archdiocese for an exemption to a Quebec law requiring all palliative care centres in the province to provide medical assistance in dying.
Marineland guilty of charges for keeping 3 bears in cramped quarters

Marineland guilty of charges for keeping 3 bears in cramped quarters

TORONTO — Marineland has been found guilty under Ontario's animal cruelty laws of three charges related to its care of three black bears, which lived in cramped quarters with little access to water for months. The Niagara Falls, Ont.
Place your bets on the Oscars: Provinces taking wagers on 2024 Academy Awards

Place your bets on the Oscars: Provinces taking wagers on 2024 Academy Awards

With Tinseltown set to hand out the Academy Awards on Sunday, the question for some in Alberta is whether to take the long-shot bet on "Barbie" or put the smart money down on "Oppenheimer.
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