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Toronto restaurant discriminated against woman who uses mobility aids: tribunal
TORONTO - A Toronto restaurant discriminated against a woman who uses mobility devices and "publicly humiliated" her by refusing to let her use its bathroom four years ago, the Human Ri...
Aug 13, 2020

Alberta updating mule deer management regulations
The provincial government says a new advisory committee will modernize Alberta's mule deer management plan to reflect current issues facing mule deer populations across the province.In a release, the ...
Aug 13, 2020

Federal appeals court: Male-only draft is constitutional
NEW ORLEANS - A federal appeals court in New Orleans upheld the constitutionality of the all-male military draft system Thursday, citing a 1981 U.S. Supreme Court decision. In a decision that overturn...
Aug 13, 2020

Planning for fall recreation and culture programs underway
Red Deerians can look forward to returning to modified recreation and culture programs this fall. City officials say they are currently planning fall programs within the current public health guidelin...
Aug 13, 2020

McDonald’s returns to 100% Canadian beef after COVID-19 supply chain issues
McDonald's Canada says it will return to sourcing only Canadian beef in September after having to import beef temporarily due to COVID-19. The fast-food chain said in late April it would import beef f...
Aug 13, 2020

'It's not just about me': McKenna cites need to protect politicians from threats
OTTAWA - Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says new measures must be taken to protect Canadian politicians from threatening behaviour. Her comments come after police launched an investigation ...
Aug 13, 2020

AHS reinstating parking fees
Alberta Health Services says it is reinstating parking fees as part of the province's "return to normal business" from the COVID-19 pandemic. Parking fees will be reinstated for employees on August 31...
Aug 13, 2020

Health Canada says several kids hospitalized after eating edible pot products
OTTAWA - Health Canada is warning people to do more to keep edible pot products out of the hands of kids. The department says several children wound up in hospital after accidentally eating illeg...
Aug 13, 2020

Biden raises $26M in 24 hours after Harris VP announcement
WILMINGTON, Del. - Joe Biden raised $26 million in the 24 hours after he named Kamala Harris as his running mate, doubling his previous one-day record and signalling enthusiasm among Democrats followi...
Aug 13, 2020

Facebook beefs up anti-misinfo efforts ahead of US election
OAKLAND, Calif. - Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcomi...
Aug 13, 2020