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More details expected on proposed deal that would see tobacco giants pay billions

More details expected on proposed deal that would see tobacco giants pay billions

More details are expected today on a proposed deal that would see the three major companies pay out billions of dollars to provinces and territories as well as smokers and their loved ones. The companies — JTI-Macdonald Corp.
Moe visiting Yorkton as Saskatchewan election campaign continues

Moe visiting Yorkton as Saskatchewan election campaign continues

Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is set to be on the road today as the provincial election campaign continues.
Testy B.C. election campaign sees leaders attacking each other more than policy

Testy B.C. election campaign sees leaders attacking each other more than policy

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's election campaign enters its final day in what is viewed as a too-close-to-call contest where David Eby's New Democrats and the B.C.

Homelessness is not stopping this Halifax man from running for mayor

HALIFAX — With a crowded field of 16 candidates vying to be Halifax's next mayor, candidates have not always found it easy to stand out.
As Biden meets with European allies, the possibility of another Trump term hangs over their talks

As Biden meets with European allies, the possibility of another Trump term hangs over their talks

BERLIN (AP) — Even in Germany, it's hard for President Joe Biden to escape the topic of Donald Trump. The U.S.
Harris and Trump target Michigan as both parties try to shore up 'blue wall' votes

Harris and Trump target Michigan as both parties try to shore up 'blue wall' votes

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will both be scouring for votes in Michigan on Friday as they try to lock down support in this key political battleground.
Right-wing influencers hyped anti-Ukraine videos made by a TV producer also funded by Russian media

Right-wing influencers hyped anti-Ukraine videos made by a TV producer also funded by Russian media

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kremlin could not have asked for better publicity at a better time when Ben Swann, a self-described independent journalist who promotes conspiracy theories, released a 12-part video series he promised would reveal dark truths ab
Trump delivers a pointed and at times bitter speech at Al Smith charity dinner

Trump delivers a pointed and at times bitter speech at Al Smith charity dinner

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump laced into Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats on Thursday in a pointed and at times bitter speech as he headlined the annual Al Smith charity dinner in New York.
Nevada Senate opponents paint each other extremists but few fireworks in only Rosen, Brown debate

Nevada Senate opponents paint each other extremists but few fireworks in only Rosen, Brown debate

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Democratic U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen and Republican challenger Sam Brown painted each other as extremists Thursday night in the presidential battleground state where the Nov.
Following death of Hamas leader, Harris says it's 'time for the day after to begin' in Gaza

Following death of Hamas leader, Harris says it's 'time for the day after to begin' in Gaza

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kamala Harris said Thursday that Israel's killing of Hamas' top leader offers "an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza," talking plainly about next steps even as the pro-Palestinian demonstrators who gathered outside her campai
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