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Democrat Laura Gillen wins US House seat on Long Island, unseating GOP incumbent
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Democrat Laura Gillen has defeated U.S. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito in a congressional race on Long Island, flipping a third House seat in New York for Democrats to partially reverse a...
Nov 7, 2024
Nevada Democratic Rep. Dina Titus keeps her seat in the US House
LAS VEGAS (AP) - At least one of three U.S. House seats in Nevada will remain under Democratic control after incumbent Rep. Dina Titus won in her race. The Associated Press declared Titus the winner T...
Nov 7, 2024
Nevada Democratic Rep. Dina Titus keeps her seat in the US House
LAS VEGAS (AP) - At least one of three U.S. House seats in Nevada will remain under Democratic control after incumbent Rep. Dina Titus won in her race. The Associated Press has declared Titus the winn...
Nov 7, 2024
Republican Jeff Hurd wins Colorado US House seat in Lauren Boebert’s old district
Republican Jeff Hurd has won the U.S. House seat in Colorado that Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert left, fulfilling the congresswoman's hope that her mid-election departure from the race would make it e...
Nov 7, 2024
Former Liberal MP warns of tough times ahead with U.S. over NATO spending target
OTTAWA - Retired Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie says Canada will soon face a rough ride from the U.S. for failing to meet its defence spending targets after the dramatic political comeback of president-elect ...
Nov 7, 2024
California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to ...
Nov 7, 2024
NDP calls on federal government to allow open work permits for temporary workers
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee is calling on the government to change how it handles permits for temporary workers, after a UN report said the system creates "a breeding ground for contemporary fo...
Nov 7, 2024
Warmer-than-normal weather continues through the weekend
The run of warmer-than-normal weather will continue across the province for the remainder of the week. Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins of Environment and Climate Change Canada explained the weather ...
Nov 7, 2024
Freshman Democrat Val Hoyle wins reelection to US House in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle has won reelection in Oregon's 4th Congressional District. The freshman incumbent defeated Republican Monique DeSpain, an Air Force veteran who has...
Nov 7, 2024
Infrastructure, affordability, crime major topics at Melfort all-candidates forum
The candidates for councillor in Melfort were in the spotlight Wednesday night at an all-candidates forum. The event, organized by the Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce, saw about 70 concerne...
Nov 7, 2024