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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 7, 2022
B.C. government rejects proposal for gold and copper mine for third time
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says a proposed copper and gold mine on a First Nation's territory will not be given an environmental assessment certificate, citing potential risks to water...
Feb 7, 2022
'At least we're cleaning it up': TNRD chair Gillis defends decision not to resign
KAMLOOPS - The calls for Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) board chair Ken Gillis to resign are growing with three directors now expressing he should step down from his position."I think we nee...
Feb 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 2022
CFJC Midday - iskwē & the KSO! Symphony welcomes an emotional and soulful experience with Cree artist iskwē
KSO Executive Director Daniel Mills, talks about the upcoming performance featuring a well know Cree artist. Get ready for an edgy and soulful experience on February 12th at the Sagebrush Theatre.
Feb 7, 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 7, 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 7, 2022
Family of murdered Vernon woman wants to bring her home
VERNON, B.C. - An online fundraiser has been set up in the hopes of bringing the body of Ashley Wadsworth of Vernon back from England to be buried.The efforts have already generated tens of thousands ...
Feb 7, 2022
