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Montreal colleges dispute findings of government investigation

Montreal colleges dispute findings of government investigation

MONTREAL — A recent Quebec government investigation into the climate at two Montreal junior colleges may have had a chilling effect on teachers, according to the director general of one of the schools.
Takeaways as Congress sends tax and spending cuts bill to Trump's desk

Takeaways as Congress sends tax and spending cuts bill to Trump's desk

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed the massive tax and spending cuts package that President Donald Trump calls “beautiful,” getting it to his desk a day before the July 4 deadline that he had set.
Fears in Massachusetts that Trump's bill could unravel health safety net

Fears in Massachusetts that Trump's bill could unravel health safety net

BOSTON (AP) — In the state that served as the model for Obamacare , advocates and health care workers fear the Trump administration is dismantling piece-by-piece a popular program that has provided insurance, preventive care and life-saving medicatio
The Latest: House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign

The Latest: House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign

House Republicans lifted President Donald Trump’s $4.
Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey steps down from legislature

Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey steps down from legislature

ST. JOHN'S — Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey has stepped down from his seat in the legislature.
Top Democrats in Georgia governor's race each raise $1.1M

Top Democrats in Georgia governor's race each raise $1.1M

ATLANTA (AP) — The two leading Democrats running for Georgia governor in 2026 each say they have collected $1.1 million in early fundraising. State Sen. Jason Esteves announced on Tuesday that he had raised more than $1.
Defence spending to add 'staggering' sum to deficit by 2035, think tank warns

Defence spending to add 'staggering' sum to deficit by 2035, think tank warns

OTTAWA — The C.D. Howe Institute predicts Ottawa's recently announced spending plans — which include a much bigger defence budget — will drive its deficits markedly higher in the coming years.
Rhode Island's assault weapon ban offers a peek into why such laws are difficult to pass

Rhode Island's assault weapon ban offers a peek into why such laws are difficult to pass

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Passing a new law restricting assault weapons took Rhode Island lawmakers more than 10 years, but it may offer a road map to other states looking to ease the proliferation of such firearms.
Victoria mayor announces $10 million on diverted spending for community safety

Victoria mayor announces $10 million on diverted spending for community safety

VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto said residents will see a difference in community safety within six months after announcing $10.
Anti-landmine advocates urge Canada to try keeping Ukraine, others in Ottawa Treaty

Anti-landmine advocates urge Canada to try keeping Ukraine, others in Ottawa Treaty

OTTAWA — Canadian advocates are urging Ottawa to protect the 1997 treaty Canada brokered to stop the use of landmines, as six countries on Europe's eastern flank move toward using the explosive weapons. "I'm deeply concerned about this," said Sen.
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