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Alberta aims to curtail regulatory bodies from sanctioning workers for after-hours activities
Many Alberta workers could no longer be investigated by their licensing bodies for what they say outside of work hours, should the legislature pass a new bill. Source link
Democratic vets in Congress warn about following unlawful military orders, which Trump calls seditious
U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at six congressional Democrats who this week released a video to social media advising troops they can decline unlawful orders, branding it seditious behaviour. Source link
3 tricks to get around if you don't own a car
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we talk to Canadians in both urban and rural areas about their tricks and strategies for getting around without owning a car; check out a water tower that doubles as housing for wildlife; and find out why more northern communities are building greenhouses. Source link
Rising cost of food is changing how Canadians eat, survey shows
According to the latest edition of the Canadian Food Sentiment Index, four out of every five people surveyed said food is their top expense pressure. Source link
City investigating after videos show Toronto contractor drive snowplow through pro-Palestinian demonstration
“Thank goodness no one was hurt,” Mayor Olivia Chow told reporters before confirming city staff have been asked to investigate incident. Source link
Delay in COVID-19 lockdowns in U.K. resulted in some 23,000 more deaths: public inquiry
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson oversaw a “toxic,” “chaotic” and dithering response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a delay in locking the country down resulting in about 23,000 more deaths, a report by a public inquiry concluded on Thursday. Source link
Bill passes to fast-track transmission line in northern B.C.
A bill to fast-track construction of the multibillion-dollar North Coast Transmission Line passed third reading Thursday, despite attempts by the B.C. Conservatives and B.C. Greens to stall or amend it. Source link
Long-serving inmate with history of prison hostage-takings sentenced in Nova Scotia
A 43-year-old convicted murderer incarcerated since a teen has been handed an additional 12 months behind bars for confining two correctional guards, with a Nova Scotia judge remarking on the lengthy periods in segregation she has faced during her time in the prison system. Source link
Europe, Ukraine must be involved in U.S.-Russia peace plan circulating, European diplomats say
Ukraine and Europe must be consulted on any efforts to end Russia’s invasion of its neighbour, top European diplomats said Thursday, as reports circulated about a U.S.-Russian proposal to end the war at a time when corruption allegations have rattled Ukraine’s government. Source link
Syrian family reunited in Alberta after nearly a decade of immigration hurdles
Baraah Mohammad wanted to join her family in Canada after fleeing the war. What ensued was an eight-year struggle through the immigration process. Source link