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Toronto Pride says no 'noticeable differences' to events despite $900k funding gap
Kojo Modeste, Pride Toronto’s executive director, said Wednesday that the festival faces a $900,000 shortfall that is likely to impact next year’s programming.
Trump administration hit with second lawsuit over restrictions on asylum access
The lawsuit is asking the court to find the proclamation unlawful, set aside the policy ending asylum at ports of entry and restore access to the asylum process at ports of entry, including for those ...
Colombia's president bypasses lawmakers and issues decree to let voters decide on labor reform
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday bypassed legislative opposition and signed a decree summoning voters to the polls in August to decide changes to the country’s ...
Oregon wildfire closes nearly 20 miles of interstate in Columbia River Gorge
THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) — A wildfire in Oregon prompted officials to issue evacuation orders for hundreds of homes and to close nearly 20 miles (32 kilometers) of an interstate in the Columbia River ...
Juliette Powell, ravishing MuchMusic host turned insightful tech critic, dies at 54
TORONTO — Juliette Powell, who once commanded attention as the host of MuchMusic’s live dance party “Electric Circus” and later as a respected commentator on the societal risks of advanced technology, ...
'Right in your face': home Grey Cup looms as Bombers kick off season
Streveler, coming off his own season-ending knee injury, kicks off a CFL season as a starter for the first time since his ...
Families file suit challenging Arkansas law that requires Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms
The suit was filed on behalf of the families by the American Civil Liberties Union, Americans United for the Separation of ...
Mali's government adopts bill granting junta leader 5 more years in power
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s Council of Ministers on Wednesday adopted a controversial bill granting the head of the military junta an additional five years in power. Gen. Assimi Goita has led the West ...
An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The owner of an Omaha food packaging company says his business has been unfairly hamstrung by federal immigration officials, who raided the plant and arrested more than half its ...
What to know about Harvey Weinstein's conviction on a top sex crimes charge at his #MeToo retrial
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty again, convicted Wednesday of a top sex crimes charge at his #MeToo retrial in New York City. The mixed and partial verdict came more than five ...
Hockey player invited teammates to hotel room without woman's consent: Crown
A hockey player set up a woman by inviting his teammates to his London, Ont., hotel room with an offer of group sexual ...
Iowa governor rejects GOP bill to increase regulations of Summit's carbon dioxide pipeline
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday rejected a bill that could have introduced more complications for a massive carbon-capture pipeline project routed across several Midwestern ...