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Liberals pressed on whether B.C. drug decriminalization could pave the way

Liberals pressed on whether B.C. drug decriminalization could pave the way

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals faced calls Wednesday to take a national approach to decriminalization amid the mounting death toll of the opioid crisis, even as the House of Commons voted against an NDP bill to allow drugs for personal use countrywide
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Order of nuns that staffed B.C.'s residential schools to pass records to B.C. museum

Order of nuns that staffed B.C.'s residential schools to pass records to B.C. museum

VICTORIA — The order of nuns that staffed numerous residential schools and 10 hospitals in British Columbia over more than 160 years is handing over ownership of its archives to the Royal B.C. Museum.
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International commission asks Canada to join probe of selenium flowing from B.C.

International commission asks Canada to join probe of selenium flowing from B.C.

The agency that mediates disputes between Canada and the United States over shared waters is pleading with the federal Liberals to join an investigation into contamination from British Columbia coal mines before the Americans move on their own.
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Strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza kills thousands of birds in Quebec

Strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza kills thousands of birds in Quebec

MONTREAL — The carcasses of thousands of white gannets have been covering the shores of Quebec's Îles-de-la-Madeleine for the last two weeks, victims of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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National Assembly of Remote Communities holds inaugural meeting

National Assembly of Remote Communities holds inaugural meeting

A new organization of Indigenous leaders is working to lay the groundwork for isolated First Nations to have a stronger presence across the country.
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Quebec is no Louisiana, experts say as premier accused of stoking immigration fears

Quebec is no Louisiana, experts say as premier accused of stoking immigration fears

MONTREAL — Premier François Legault's assertion that Quebec risks turning into Louisiana if the province doesn't have more control over immigration is based more in pre-election posturing than reality, opposition politicians and experts said this wee
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Anand stands by military police chief despite force's mishandling of cases

Anand stands by military police chief despite force's mishandling of cases

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand is standing by defence chief Gen. Wayne Eyre's decision to keep Canada's top military police officer in his job for another two years.
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Ottawa, N.W.T. in talks with U.S. charity about funding for Indigenous park guardians

Ottawa, N.W.T. in talks with U.S. charity about funding for Indigenous park guardians

Ottawa, the Northwest Territories and Indigenous governments are in discussions with a group of large American charities about permanent funding for a program that puts First Nations people in charge of looking after parks and other conservation area
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BoC interest rate, privacy ruling on Tim Hortons app : In The News for June 1

BoC interest rate, privacy ruling on Tim Hortons app : In The News for June 1

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 1 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Experts expect bad year for ticks as disease-carrying bugs expand range in Canada

Experts expect bad year for ticks as disease-carrying bugs expand range in Canada

HALIFAX — The prevalence of ticks that can carry Lyme disease is expected to be higher than ever in much of Canada this year, researchers say.
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