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Drayton Valley council begins to amend bylaws to incorporate cannabis
The Town of Drayton Valley passed the first reading to amend the current land use bylaw to incorporate rules around cannabis. The amendments include definitions related to cannabis sales and signage, ...
Aug 8, 2018

Emergency declared ahead of Charlottesville anniversary
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and the city of Charlottesville on Wednesday declared a state of emergency ahead of the one-year anniversary of a violent white nationalist rally that left ...
Aug 8, 2018

New Russia sanctions over poisoning of former spy, daughter
WASHINGTON - New sanctions against Russia will be imposed later this month for illegally using a chemical weapon in an attempted assassination of a former spy and his daughter in Britain earlier this ...
Aug 8, 2018

Toronto FC acquires young Argentine forward Lucas Janson on loan
Toronto FC has acquired Lucas Janson on loan from Argentina’s Tigre, hoping the young South American forward will add to its offensive options. While the MLS champions have potent weapons in Seb...
Aug 8, 2018

HIV-AIDS organizations fear federal funding shift will lead to higher rates
The head of the Canadian AIDS Society fears HIV rates will continue to rise because of a shift in federal funding towards prevention instead of treatment and support. Gary Lacasse said in a recent int...
Aug 8, 2018

N.B. man dies after single wasp sting, had no idea he was allergic
FREDERICTON - A 43-year-old New Brunswick man has died after being stung by a wasp, although his family says he had not previously displayed signs of an allergy. Daniel Koch was looking under a table ...
Aug 8, 2018
Danish designer uses runway to make statement on burqa ban
COPENHAGEN - An Iranian-born designer made more than a fashion statement in Denmark on Wednesday by showcasing models wearing the conservative Muslim niqab, and others dressed as police officers, days...
Aug 8, 2018
Calkins: Liberals Backtrack on Carbon Tax
After months of opposition from consumers, industry groups, provincial governments, and small businesses, the Liberal Government has finally agreed to scale back their carbon tax. The Liberals have es...
Aug 8, 2018

Endangered orca that sparked international rescue plan spotted in B.C. waters
VANCOUVER - An emaciated and endangered killer whale that scientists feared could be dead has been spotted swimming in the waters off Vancouver Island. Paul Cottrell of Fisheries and Oceans Canada say...
Aug 8, 2018

Terry Crews: It's 'summer of freedom' for abuse victims
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Terry Crews said it’s “the summer of freedom” for him and others who have gone public with accounts of alleged molestation. “We can now tell our truth...
Aug 8, 2018