What can Trump do—and not do—with Congress in the hands of Democrats?
U.S. President Donald Trump faces an uphill battle in Washington now that the Democratic Party is projected to win control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress in the midterms.
Bjorkdale News
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Politics & Government
Cruise ship leaves Cambodia after forcing hundreds of passengers to get off
The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship suspended operations after its operator said the rising costs of fuel from the Iran war made its journey financially untenable.
It’s up to Carney to protect Canadian content on our screens
anadians have been consuming American movies and television for decades. It’s tough, if not impossible, to get all American-origin content off your screens. That’s why we need Prime Minister Mark...
UCP-appointed electoral boundaries panel recommends gerrymandered Calgary, Lethbridge ridings
Given the results of the do-over panel’s deliberations, suggestions of ‘inappropriate partisan gamesmanship’ are very hard to explain away. The post UCP-appointed electoral boundaries panel...
Bedford residents raise concerns about density, traffic at waterfront project open house
The revitalization project includes a high-speed ferry service linking Bedford to downtown Halifax that's expected to begin in 2030.
Business & Economy
Hydro-Québec to sell portion of New York transmission line to Kahnawake
Hydro-Québec is proposing to sell a share of a segment on a new power transmission line to New York to the Mohawk community of Kahnawake.
What role did the Canada-U.S. trade war play in some key midterm races?
Tariffs have caused economic strain in five tossup states that were up for grabs in the Senate
Alberta Premier Smith says U.S. midterm results 'vindicate' her approach to tariffs
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says sweeping Democrat wins in the U.S. midterm elections are a vindication of her approach to the cross-border trade war.
Suncor having a lot of ‘fun’ seeking new ways to deliver fuel around the globe: CEO
Suncor’s exports of refined products are up 80 per cent so far this year as the oilsands giant finds unconventional ways to deliver fuel to thirsty markets.
Savers get a raise as the Bank of Canada turns hawkish
This week’s savings and GIC rates update