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White House's first chief diversity and inclusion officer is leaving Biden's administration

White House's first chief diversity and inclusion officer is leaving Biden's administration

NEW YORK (AP) — The White House’s top diversity officer and first ever aide in the role is leaving the Biden administration after three years in his position.
Trump rides to New Hampshire victory on the strength of support from the GOP base, AP VoteCast shows

Trump rides to New Hampshire victory on the strength of support from the GOP base, AP VoteCast shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump had rock-solid support from the party faithful in his primary victory Tuesday, with even most backers of rival Nikki Haley acknowledging the GOP belongs to him.
AP VoteCast: What the first contests tell us about the Trump and Biden coalitions

AP VoteCast: What the first contests tell us about the Trump and Biden coalitions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Based on the momentum from this month's presidential contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, Joe Biden and Donald Trump appear poised to give the nation a sequel to the 2020 election — but even strong victories this week for both men re
B.C. odour incidents spark questions around corporate ethics and communication

B.C. odour incidents spark questions around corporate ethics and communication

Vancouver resident Robert Ford was heading to a yoga class Sunday morning when he smelled an odour he likened to "semi-burnt fuel.
Announcement of student visa cap causing havoc: Ontario colleges

Announcement of student visa cap causing havoc: Ontario colleges

TORONTO — A recently announced cap on international student visas is already creating havoc, Ontario's colleges say, and could have major implications for the province's ability to fill key jobs.
Military 'will be there' for Canadians in emergencies despite resource strain: Blair

Military 'will be there' for Canadians in emergencies despite resource strain: Blair

OTTAWA — The military has no greater responsibility than protecting Canadians, Defence Minister Bill Blair says, and his government will continue to call in the troops to respond to emergencies when needed.
Missouri Republican leader suggests expulsion of GOP lawmaker as tensions mount in state Senate

Missouri Republican leader suggests expulsion of GOP lawmaker as tensions mount in state Senate

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
Wisconsin Republicans approve bill banning abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy

Wisconsin Republicans approve bill banning abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill Thursday that would call for a binding statewide referendum to ban abortion after 14 weeks of pregnancy.
Nova Scotia's prosecution service gets staffing boost to help clear court backlogs

Nova Scotia's prosecution service gets staffing boost to help clear court backlogs

HALIFAX — Citing the need to cut a backlog in court cases, Nova Scotia’s Justice Minister Brad Johns on Thursday announced 27 new permanent staff to bolster the ranks of the province’s public prosecution service.
Trump White House official Peter Navarro gets a 4-month sentence for defying a House Jan. 6 subpoena

Trump White House official Peter Navarro gets a 4-month sentence for defying a House Jan. 6 subpoena

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump White House official Peter Navarro , who was convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.
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