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Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch

Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch

WASHINGTON (AP) — On Monday afternoon, the president of the United States was just another person complaining online about his service provider.
The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline

The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline

Possible changes to President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts are being considered in what’s called a vote-a-rama , though most of the amendments are expected to fail.
Amid calls for separation, Alberta's new referendum rules set to formally take effect

Amid calls for separation, Alberta's new referendum rules set to formally take effect

EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own.
Voters favored casting early and mail ballots in last year's presidential election, report shows

Voters favored casting early and mail ballots in last year's presidential election, report shows

ATLANTA (AP) — Casting mailed ballots remained popular among voters in last year's presidential election, even as President Donald Trump has tried to undercut the process through a wide-ranging executive order. A report released Monday by the U.S.
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding

Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration on Monday intensified its battle with Harvard University , formally finding the school tolerated antisemitism — a step that could jeopardize all of Harvard's federal funding, including federal
B.C. government gets report looking into safety at events after Lapu Lapu attack

B.C. government gets report looking into safety at events after Lapu Lapu attack

British Columbia's attorney general says the government has received a report from a retired judge on ways to improve safety and security at events after 11 people were killed and many more injured at a Vancouver festival.
Ontario paramedic shouldn't have been fired over Israel comments: union, law experts

Ontario paramedic shouldn't have been fired over Israel comments: union, law experts

The Centre for Free Expression is calling for the reinstatement of a York Region paramedic whose union says she was fired over a social media post criticizing Israel's military operations in the Middle East. An open letter from James L.
B.C. launches working group to address safety in supportive housing

B.C. launches working group to address safety in supportive housing

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government is forming a working group to tackle a number of safety issues in supportive housing, including concerns of drug trafficking, weapons and second-hand exposure to fentanyl.
Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Read the fine print

Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Read the fine print

OTTAWA — Federal and provincial leaders are working to dismantle internal trade barriers that push up the cost of goods and make it harder to do business within Canada. But anyone expecting all of them to be gone by now should read the fine print.
Federal judge seeks clarity on whether birthright citizenship order means babies could be deported

Federal judge seeks clarity on whether birthright citizenship order means babies could be deported

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday questioned when the Trump administration will try to enforce its birthright citizenship executive order and asked if the government would attempt to deport U.S.