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California Democrats cancel some convention events amid large Gaza cease-fire demonstration

California Democrats cancel some convention events amid large Gaza cease-fire demonstration

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Demonstrators demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war prompted California Democratic Party officials to cancel evening events during their state convention on Saturday "for the safety and security of our delegates.
Fate of former RCMP official accused of leaking secrets now in hands of jury

Fate of former RCMP official accused of leaking secrets now in hands of jury

OTTAWA — The fate of Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP official accused of leaking secrets, is now in the hands of a jury.
Fiscal update includes loans for housing developers, affordable housing fund: source

Fiscal update includes loans for housing developers, affordable housing fund: source

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to present the fall economic statement on Tuesday, a document that will make billions in loans available for homebuilders and earmark a fund for affordable housing.
Three general election debates are scheduled for 2024. Neither party has committed to attending

Three general election debates are scheduled for 2024. Neither party has committed to attending

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three debates for next year's presidential general election are set to be held in college towns in Texas, Virginia and Utah between Sept. 16 and Oct.
Quebec to appoint conciliator as labour unions prepare for major strikes this week

Quebec to appoint conciliator as labour unions prepare for major strikes this week

QUEBEC — The province says it will appoint a conciliator to help bridge the gap in stalled contract negotiations with public sector unions ahead of major strikes this week. The conciliator's recommendations, however, won't be binding.
Saskatchewan squabbles with Ottawa over pavilion presentations at COP28 in Dubai

Saskatchewan squabbles with Ottawa over pavilion presentations at COP28 in Dubai

REGINA — Saskatchewan is squabbling again with Ottawa — this time over an event space at a climate conference in Dubai.
Elaborate Manitoba swearing-in ceremony almost took place outdoors, documents show

Elaborate Manitoba swearing-in ceremony almost took place outdoors, documents show

WINNIPEG — The ceremony that saw Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and his cabinet ministers sworn in at the province's new horticultural showcase cost $19,600 and was almost held outside, information obtained by The Canadian Press shows.
Prevention key to cutting cyberattacks in hospitals, protecting patients: researchers

Prevention key to cutting cyberattacks in hospitals, protecting patients: researchers

Hospitals must do more to protect patients' personal data from cyberattacks that can lead to disruptions in care, urges an article published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
A Montana farmer with a flattop and ample lobbyist cash stands between the GOP and Senate control

A Montana farmer with a flattop and ample lobbyist cash stands between the GOP and Senate control

BIGFORK, Mont. (AP) — After 17 years in the U.S. Senate, Democrat Jon Tester is a well-known commodity in Montana — a plain-spoken grain farmer with a flattop and a carefully cultivated reputation as a moderate.

Airbnb names Klain, former White House Chief of Staff, as chief legal officer

Airbnb has named Ron Klain, former White House Chief of Staff for President Joe Biden, as its chief legal officer. Klain was President Biden's chief of staff during his first two years in office.
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