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Film 'Bones of Crows' hits small screen with more story as five-part miniseries

Film 'Bones of Crows' hits small screen with more story as five-part miniseries

TORONTO — It was soon apparent to writer and director Marie Clements that a limited miniseries would not be enough to contain the multigenerational tale of an Indigenous family at the heart of her latest project, “Bones of Crows.
A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They're still waiting for new maps

A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They're still waiting for new maps

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s decision siding with Black voters in an Alabama redistricting case gave Democrats and voting rights activists a surprising opportunity before the 2024 elections.

Manitoba NDP promise more beds at Winnipeg hospital if elected in October

WINNIPEG — Manitoba New Democrats are promising to reduce emergency room wait times by adding 12 more beds at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg if they are elected on Oct. 3.
Gusty winds complicate B.C. wildfire fight, but human-caused blazes also a factor

Gusty winds complicate B.C. wildfire fight, but human-caused blazes also a factor

VANCOUVER — Gusty winds and unsettled weather in parts of British Columbia helped kick up several wildfires over the weekend, forcing a number of evacuation orders and alerts.
Rogers urged minister to not turn off its customers' access to 5G network on TTC

Rogers urged minister to not turn off its customers' access to 5G network on TTC

TORONTO — Before Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne ruled Rogers Communications Inc.
Planned Parenthood resumes offering abortions in Wisconsin after more than a year

Planned Parenthood resumes offering abortions in Wisconsin after more than a year

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Planned Parenthood resumed offering abortion services in Wisconsin on Monday after halting them for more than a year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade .
US Rep. Wexton, a Democrat, won't seek reelection to Congress after new medical diagnosis

US Rep. Wexton, a Democrat, won't seek reelection to Congress after new medical diagnosis

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat, announced Monday she won't seek reelection in her competitive district in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington after learning she has a severe form of Parkinson's disease.
Manitoba Tories promise $120 million to address health-care staffing shortages

Manitoba Tories promise $120 million to address health-care staffing shortages

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives are promising to put millions toward recruiting health-care workers if they are re-elected on Oct. 3.
Ontario elementary teachers hold strike votes until Oct. 17

Ontario elementary teachers hold strike votes until Oct. 17

TORONTO — Monday marked the start of strike votes for Ontario's public elementary school teachers, with their union and others frustrated with the slow pace of more than a year of bargaining for a new contract.
Republican legislatures flex muscles to keep power in closely divided North Carolina and Wisconsin

Republican legislatures flex muscles to keep power in closely divided North Carolina and Wisconsin

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In 2020, North Carolina seemed the model of an evenly-divided swing state. Then-President Donald Trump barely won , beating Democrat Joe Biden by just over a percentage point.
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