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Calgary Green Line LRT in political crossfire, as Alberta minister blames NDP leader

Calgary Green Line LRT in political crossfire, as Alberta minister blames NDP leader

CALGARY — Alberta's government says it's pulling $1.53 billion in funding from a massive Calgary Green Line light rail transit project already deep in sunk costs.
Jimmy McCain, a son of the late Arizona senator, registers as a Democrat and backs Harris

Jimmy McCain, a son of the late Arizona senator, registers as a Democrat and backs Harris

PHOENIX (AP) — Jimmy McCain, a son of former Arizona senator and 2008 Republican presidential nominee John McCain , said this week he has registered as a Democrat and will vote for Vice President Kamala Harris , a valuable nod of support for the Demo
With charges and sanctions, US takes aim at Russian disinformation ahead of November election

With charges and sanctions, US takes aim at Russian disinformation ahead of November election

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration seized Kremlin-run websites and charged two Russian state media employees in its most sweeping effort yet to push back against what it says are Russian attempts to spread disinformation ahead of the November
Harris accepts rules for Sept. 10 debate with Trump on ABC, including microphone muting

Harris accepts rules for Sept. 10 debate with Trump on ABC, including microphone muting

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted the rules set forth for next week's debate with former President Donald Trump , although the Democratic nominee says the decision not to keep both candidates' microphones live throughout the
Right-wing influencers were duped to work for covert Russian influence operation, US says

Right-wing influencers were duped to work for covert Russian influence operation, US says

NEW YORK (AP) — They have millions of followers online. They have been major players in right-wing political discourse since Donald Trump was president. And they worked unknowingly for a company that was a front for a Russian influence operation , U.

Retired, Conservative, Independent? Here's the B.C. Liberals' class of 2020 now

Twenty-eight B.C. Liberals won seats in British Columbia's 2020 provincial election, making them the Official Opposition.
White House signaling it will likely stop Nippon Steel's plans to buy US Steel

White House signaling it will likely stop Nippon Steel's plans to buy US Steel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is signaling an openness to blocking the acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel , as a government review of the proposed takeover by the Japanese company is on the cusp of ending.
Veteran BC United legislators Mike Bernier and Tom Shypitka to run as Independents

Veteran BC United legislators Mike Bernier and Tom Shypitka to run as Independents

A pair of BC United legislators have announced they are running as Independents in next month's provincial election after the collapse of the Official Opposition's campaign last week.
California settles lawsuit with Sacramento suburb over affordable housing project

California settles lawsuit with Sacramento suburb over affordable housing project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Sacramento suburb will have to build more affordable housing for residents at risk of homelessness under a settlement announced Wednesday with California Gov.
Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris zero in on economic policy plans ahead of first debate

Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris zero in on economic policy plans ahead of first debate

The two presidential nominees are using the week before their debate to sharpen their economic messages about who could do more for the middle class.
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