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Advocates thrilled as court orders Health Canada to reassess glyphosate decision
OTTAWA - A popular weed killer is back under review after the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that Health Canada didn't follow its own rules for regulating pesticides and herbicides. It is the latest tw...
Feb 07, 2022
Roughriders release Woodard for opportunity in NFL
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released one of their leading sack artists so he can try his luck in the NFL.The CFL team announced Monday it had let defensive end Jonathan Woodard out of his contra...
Feb 07, 2022
Twisted Sisters help women take control of their mental health
Two local life coaches are teaming up to help women transform by offering a safe and welcoming space to inspire personal growth.For women hoping to take their first step towards accomplishing their go...
Feb 07, 2022
Judge: Kemp can't use leadership committee funds for primary
ATLANTA (AP) - A "leadership committee" created by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp under a new state law must stop spending money to get the governor reelected during the Republican primary, a federal judge r...
Feb 07, 2022
Supreme Court sides with GOP in Alabama election map case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold a lower court ruling that Alabama must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections, boosting Republican chances to hold six of ...
Feb 07, 2022
How many candidates could run for Conservative leader? Depends on timing and rules
OTTAWA - One candidate has decided to join the nascent Conservative leadership race so far and the timing and rules will help determine how many others will end up on the ballot. Ottawa-area MP Pierre...
Feb 07, 2022
Expanded Holocaust museum coming to Montreal in 2025 to include hologram testimonials
MONTREAL - A bigger, more interactive and more modern Holocaust museum will be opening its doors in Montreal's Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood in 2025. If everything goes as planned, the opening of t...
Feb 07, 2022
Supreme Court's Wagner says justice system must continue modernizing beyond pandemic
OTTAWA - Canada's chief justice says those working in the justice system must continue to build on innovations put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Richard Wagner says "there is no turning back"...
Feb 07, 2022
Who's in, who's out and who else could join the race to lead the Conservative party
OTTAWA - As the race to replace Erin O'Toole as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada gets underway, here's a look at the contest so far: Who's in: Pierre Poilievre: The 42-year-old Ottawa-area M...
Feb 07, 2022
Justice Dept. signals it may allow safe injection sites
NEW YORK (AP) - A year after winning a major court battle against the opening of so-called safe injection sites -- safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics with protections against fat...
Feb 07, 2022