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India alleges widespread trafficking of international students through Canada to U.S.

India alleges widespread trafficking of international students through Canada to U.S.

OTTAWA — Indian law enforcement agencies say they are investigating alleged links between dozens of colleges in Canada and two "entities" in Mumbai accused of illegally ferrying students across the Canada-United States border.
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The US says it pushed retraction of a famine warning for north Gaza. Aid groups express concern

The US says it pushed retraction of a famine warning for north Gaza. Aid groups express concern

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lead organization monitoring for food crises around the world withdrew a new report this week warning of imminent famine in north Gaza under what it called Israel's “near-total blockade,” after the U.S.
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Boxing Day shoppers take advantage of tax holiday amid cost of living crisis

Boxing Day shoppers take advantage of tax holiday amid cost of living crisis

TORONTO — Shoppers flocked to malls on Thursday to take advantage of Boxing Day deals made more enticing by the federal government’s GST holiday, but some say the lower prices aren’t enough to keep up with the country’s cost of living.
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The US says it pushed retraction of a famine warning for north Gaza. Aid groups express concern.

The US says it pushed retraction of a famine warning for north Gaza. Aid groups express concern.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lead organization monitoring for food crises around the world withdrew a new report this week warning of imminent famine in north Gaza under what it called Israel's “near-total blockade,” after the U.S.
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Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out

Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out

NEW YORK (AP) — As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has much in common with many Americans since the election. He's tuned out.
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Nenshi finding his feet leading an Alberta NDP still under construction

Nenshi finding his feet leading an Alberta NDP still under construction

EDMONTON — Naheed Nenshi is still looking to find his feet — and a seat in the legislature — after six months on the job as leader of Alberta's NDP.
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Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen

Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen

ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nation’s voting procedures, seeing an opportunity with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress to push through long-sought changes that include voter ID
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Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out

Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out

NEW YORK (AP) — As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has much in common with many Americans since the election. He's tuned out.
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Buoyed by election win, Nova Scotia premier tones down rhetoric toward Ottawa

Buoyed by election win, Nova Scotia premier tones down rhetoric toward Ottawa

HALIFAX — On the heels of a resounding election victory one month ago, Nova Scotia’s premier is adopting a more measured tone when it comes to assessing his province’s relationship with the federal government.
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Bird flu, measles top 2025 concerns for Canada's chief public health officer

Bird flu, measles top 2025 concerns for Canada's chief public health officer

TORONTO — As we enter 2025, Dr. Theresa Tam has her eye on H5N1 bird flu, an emerging virus that had its first human case in Canada this year.
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