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What to know about B.C. decriminalizing possession of drugs for personal use
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is introducing a policy of decriminalization on Tuesday as part of what it says is an overall plan to prevent overdose deaths from illicit drugs. The pilot project will co...
Jan 30, 2023
B.C. to begin drug decriminalization Tuesday as province says services ramped up
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government says its plan to decriminalize small amounts of drugs for personal use includes hiring staff in health authorities to connect people with services in their ...
Jan 30, 2023
Matthew Manuel wins Nova Scotia men's curling final to advance to Brier
Matthew Manuel's team booked a ticket to the Tim Hortons Brier with a 5-4 win over Owen Purcell in the Nova Scotia men's final Monday morning. With the scored tied 4-4 coming home, Manuel stole a poin...
Jan 30, 2023
Expansion Vancouver FC to play CPL home opener against Cavalry FC on May 7
TORONTO - Expansion Vancouver FC will open with three games on the road before hosting Cavalry FC on May 7 in its Canadian Premier League home opener. Vancouver will play its home games at Willoughby ...
Jan 30, 2023
Hockey legend Bobby Hull dead at age 84, reports say
The Golden Jet reportedly has passed away.According to numerous reports, hockey legend Bobby Hull died Monday at the age of 84.Hull had a 23-year playing career in the NHL and World Hockey Association...
Jan 30, 2023
Tiedemann among internal non-roster invitees for major-league spring training
Top pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann was among the 14 internal non-roster players invited by the Toronto Blue Jays to major-league spring training on Monday. Tiedemann, 20, was 5-4 with a 2.17 earned...
Jan 30, 2023
6th Memphis officer relieved of duty in Nichols arrest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A sixth Memphis Police Department officer has been disciplined for his involvement in the brutal beating and arrest of Tyre Nichols, a department spokeswoman said Monday. Officer...
Jan 30, 2023
Quebec calls for resignation of federal government's anti-Islamophobia representative
MONTREAL - The Quebec government is calling for the resignation of the federal government's special representative to combat Islamophobia. Quebec Secularism Minister Jean-Franois Roberge says Ottawa s...
Jan 30, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith opposes assisted-dying expansion as Ottawa eyes delay
OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says the province objects to Ottawa's plan to extend eligibility for medically assisted death to people whose sole underlying condition is a mental ill...
Jan 30, 2023
Tamil groups ask Ottawa to bring Sri Lanka officials to International Criminal Court
OTTAWA - Tamil diaspora groups are praising Ottawa's sanctions on Sri Lanka officials, while asking Canada to bring that country to international tribunals. Ottawa sanctioned four high-ranking officia...
Jan 30, 2023