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Jenna Ellis becomes latest Trump lawyer to plead guilty over efforts to overturn Georgia's election

Jenna Ellis becomes latest Trump lawyer to plead guilty over efforts to overturn Georgia's election

ATLANTA (AP) — Attorney and prominent conservative media figure Jenna Ellis pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony charge over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Georgia, tearfully telling the judge she looks back on that time with
Federal Court approves $23B First Nations child-welfare settlement

Federal Court approves $23B First Nations child-welfare settlement

OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge verbally approved a landmark $23-billion settlement on Tuesday that will see Ottawa compensate more than 300,000 First Nations children and their families over chronic underfunding of on-reserve child-welfare services.
B.C. moves up zero-emission vehicle target, with 100-per-cent sales goal by 2035

B.C. moves up zero-emission vehicle target, with 100-per-cent sales goal by 2035

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is taking steps to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles to meet its 100-per-cent sales target five years sooner than initially planned.
Grocers called back to Parliament to testify about plans to stabilize prices

Grocers called back to Parliament to testify about plans to stabilize prices

OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is asking the heads of Canada's major grocery chains to appear before MPs and explain their plans to stabilize food prices.
Vancouver Island First Nations enter partnership with forest company

Vancouver Island First Nations enter partnership with forest company

VICTORIA — A limited partnership between four Vancouver Island First Nations and one of British Columbia's major forest companies is being hailed as a path forward for the industry in the province.
BC United calls premier 'condo king' over his property sale; Eby says 'nonsense'

BC United calls premier 'condo king' over his property sale; Eby says 'nonsense'

VICTORIA — The sale of Premier David Eby's condominium in Victoria has become embroiled in the debate over the New Democrat government's proposed law on short-term rental accommodations.
Canada supports 'humanitarian pauses' in Israel-Hamas conflict, Trudeau says

Canada supports 'humanitarian pauses' in Israel-Hamas conflict, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada supports the idea of "humanitarian pauses" in the latest Israel-Hamas war to allow aid into the Gaza Strip, and to help civilians and foreign nationals get out, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.

Mississippi should set minimum wage higher than federal level, says Democrat running for governor

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Democrat who's trying to unseat Mississippi's Republican governor said Tuesday that the state should set a minimum wage higher than the federal standard of $7.25 an hour.
In court faceoff, Michael Cohen testifies against Trump in fraud trial. Trump shrugs: 'Proven liar'

In court faceoff, Michael Cohen testifies against Trump in fraud trial. Trump shrugs: 'Proven liar'

NEW YORK (AP) — In a courtroom showdown five years in the making, Donald Trump's fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen testified Tuesday that he worked to boost the supposed value of the former president's assets to “whatever number Trump told us to.
Alberta NDP says renewable energy windfall should benefit consumers, industry

Alberta NDP says renewable energy windfall should benefit consumers, industry

A renewable energy windfall of nearly $300 million for the Alberta government should be used to expand the industry and help low-income people pay power bills, say the provincial New Democrats.
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