OXON HILL, Md. - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Thursday that his experience taking on thousands of protesters in his state helped prepare him to take on terrorists across the world.

The provincial government has introduced legislation to expand ICBC's ability to refuse driver's licences to those in debt. Zachary Crispin, the chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students B.C., said the proposed change is troubling. "Missing a student loan payment, or paying late, might warrant a telephone call, …

Carey Price made 25 saves to extend his franchise-best road winning streak to 10 games, P.K Subban had a goal and two assists, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Thursday night. Rookie Jacob De La Rose scored twice, Andrei Markov had a goal and an assist, and Max Pacioretty also scored to …

NATUASHISH, N.L. - A body recovered on sea ice along Labrador's remote northern coast is that of James Poker, a teenaged boy reported missing 10 days ago, an Innu leader confirmed Thursday.

Torrey Mitchell scored a pair of goals as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 on Thursday night. It was Mitchell's first goal since Nov. 22, and his first multi-goal night since March 23, 2011. Chris Stewart, Andrej Meszaros, Brian Flynn and Brian Gionta also scored for the Sabres, who were without their …

Two quick-footed llamas dashed in and out of traffic in a Phoenix-area retirement enclave before they were captured by authorities Thursday, causing a stir in the streets and on social media. The fugitive llamas were part of a trio that was making a therapy visit to residents at an assisted living facility. Their televised …

Kanye West is saying he's sorry to Beck on Twitter. It appeared West was attempting to steal the moment from Beck when he briefly jumped on stage after Beck won album of the year at the 57th annual Grammy Awards.

A $150,000 gown adorned with thousands of pearls and worn by Lupita Nyong'o at the Academy Awards has been reported stolen, sheriff's officials said Thursday. Deputies responded to a West Hollywood hotel late Wednesday after the custom Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa dress was reported missing from the hotel …

The new feature allows youngsters to use a mobile phone to call or text a report about bullying behaviour, anonymously. The phone function is in addition to a web-based reporting tool, I Am Stronger, which was launched in June. The mobile reports are made to the Crime Stoppers line, which relays the report. Education …

After spending 67 years together as devoted husband and wife, there was no question how Floyd and Violet Hartwig would end their lives — together. Sensing the couple was close to death, their children pushed their two hospice beds together and gently placed their father's hand in the mother's palm. Violet, 89, followed …

A judge has certified a class-action suit against Capital Health after a hospital-wide strip search of patients at Dartmouth's East Coast Forensic Hospital in 2012. The decision says 33 forensic psychiatry patients at the Nova Scotia facility were strip searched on Oct. 16, 2012.

Two firefighters have suffered minor injuries in an explosion at Palermo Village retirement home in Oakville, Ont. 

JD Irving Ltd wants to build a gold and copper mine in northern Maine. The company has set up a subsidiary, Aroostook Resources, to pursue the project on Irving-owned land at Bald Mountain. President Jim Irving is quoted as saying the mine would generate 700 direct and indirect jobs. The unemployment in northern Maine …

Weather has all but ended the lobster fishing season in Grand Manan, N.B. The guys out on deck are freezing,” said fisherman Laurence Cook. Cook, reached on his boat off the coast of Grand Manan, said when they can get out, they have to untangle their gear first.

Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker will be playing themselves on TV this summer. The Fox Television Stations group said Thursday the married actors will host a talk show airing on Fox-owned stations in several markets. "The Boris and Nicole Show" will offer their take on current events, relationships and childrearing …

People from Stewart, B.C., and Hyder, Alaska, have lived side-by-side for more than 100 years and have shared everything from emergency services to grizzly bear sightings. She said the new hours are scheduled to come into effect April 1, just before summer, when there are more tourists visiting the towns and the area has …

One Winnipeg woman was so disgusted by what she was witnessing in the Seven Oaks emergency room waiting area Wednesday that she took to Twitter to vent her frustrations. It turns out her experience may not have been all that unique. "I tweeted for my own sanity, but it took on a life of its own," said Lisa Wevinger (@MsBehavior). …

Basketball is more than just a game for members of Regina's Filipino community. More than 170 players meet every Saturday to play in the Fil Can Sport league. People that were born here, people that have been here for more than 20 years, " says the chair of the league, Dennis Argamosa. "Basketball for Filipinos is part …

The man was granted bail on Thursday. Bail conditions stipulate, among other things, that he must live with his mother and not be alone with any children. The toddler died of trauma-related injuries in July 2014.

WASHINGTON - Relying on Republicans and going against the grain of his own party for his legislative successes has not been much of a go-to play in President Barack Obama's game plan.