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Second railroad union rejects deal, adding to strike worries

Second railroad union rejects deal, adding to strike worries

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A second railroad union rejected its deal with the major U.S.

Man accused of being Russian spy in Norway attended universities in Ottawa, Calgary

A man arrested in Norway who is suspected of being a Russian spy has ties to Canada.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario worries about housing bill impact

Association of Municipalities of Ontario worries about housing bill impact

TORONTO — Ontario municipalities are concerned that parts of the province's new housing legislation may actually hamper growth and download excessive burdens to them and their taxpayers.
3 men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

3 men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

Three men accused of supporting terrorism in the plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor were convicted of all charges Wednesday in a trial that focused on paramilitary drills and fierce contempt for government ahead of the 2020 election.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to raise Haiti intervention in Canada visit

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to raise Haiti intervention in Canada visit

OTTAWA — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Ottawa and Montreal this week, ahead of major global summits and a possible military intervention in Haiti.
France denies extradition for priest facing sexual assault charge in Nunavut

France denies extradition for priest facing sexual assault charge in Nunavut

The federal government says France has denied an extradition request for a priest accused of crimes against children in Nunavut.
Report: Sen. Menendez, NJ Democrat, faces new federal probe

Report: Sen. Menendez, NJ Democrat, faces new federal probe

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat who avoided conviction on corruption charges five years ago, is reportedly the subject of a new federal investigation.
New Alberta cabinet could threaten environmental protections for parks, group says

New Alberta cabinet could threaten environmental protections for parks, group says

EDMONTON — An environmental group warns last week's changes to the governing United Conservative Party cabinet could threaten protections for Alberta's parks and wildlands.
Emergencies Act inquiry a federal matter, not a provincial one, Doug Ford says

Emergencies Act inquiry a federal matter, not a provincial one, Doug Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his decision against testifying at the public inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act in the provincial legislature Tuesday, saying the inquiry is not a provincial issue.
Mulroney wants Université Laval to train next cohort of Quebec leaders on world stage

Mulroney wants Université Laval to train next cohort of Quebec leaders on world stage

MONTREAL — Université Laval formally launched an $80-million fundraising initiative on Wednesday for its Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney, with the former prime minister taking on a central role in the push to increase Quebec's footprint on the
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