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Ontario high school teachers approve deal to avoid strikes

Ontario high school teachers approve deal to avoid strikes

TORONTO — Ontario's public high school teachers have agreed not to strike this year, or for the next three years, as they ratified a deal with the government to settle any unresolved contract bargaining issues through an arbitrator.
Moe says Saskatchewan to use notwithstanding clause over school pronoun policy

Moe says Saskatchewan to use notwithstanding clause over school pronoun policy

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government will use the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution and pass legislation this fall to ensure the province's pronoun policy remains in place, Premier Scott Moe said Thursday.
Adil Shamji drops out of Ontario Liberal leadership race

Adil Shamji drops out of Ontario Liberal leadership race

TORONTO — Adil Shamji dropped out of the Ontario Liberal leadership race Thursday, throwing his support behind Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie.
Friend of slain B.C. Sikh advocate says police warned him of threat after killing

Friend of slain B.C. Sikh advocate says police warned him of threat after killing

A member of the Surrey, B.C., gurdwara where local Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar served as president before he was gunned down in June said police warned him last month about a threat to his life.
Homan cruises to opening-round win at PointsBet Invitational

Homan cruises to opening-round win at PointsBet Invitational

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Rachel Homan's Ottawa-based team stole points in five ends, including steals of two in the sixth and seventh ends, en route to an 11-1 win over Shaelyn Park on Thursday at the PointsBet Invitational curling event.
Roadblock Lifted: Blue Jays radio crew would return to road if team makes playoffs

Roadblock Lifted: Blue Jays radio crew would return to road if team makes playoffs

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays' radio rights-holder said Thursday that it will resume traditional in-person broadcasts of road games if the team makes the playoffs.
Sovereignty act may be used to fight 2035 net-zero electricity plan: Alberta premier

Sovereignty act may be used to fight 2035 net-zero electricity plan: Alberta premier

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she would use her province’s sovereignty act as a last resort to challenge any attempt by the federal government to impose a net-zero electricity grid by 2035.
What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has pledged his government will use the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution and pass legislation this fall to ensure the province's school pronoun policy remains in place.
Siksika man files human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services, hospital

Siksika man files human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services, hospital

SIKSIKA, Alta. — A man from a First Nation in southern Alberta has filed a human rights complaint against the provincial health agency and a local hospital, alleging anti-Indigenous discrimination led to the death of his wife.
Masks to be worn in B.C. health facilities as flu and COVID cases increase

Masks to be worn in B.C. health facilities as flu and COVID cases increase

VANCOUVER — Mask mandates are returning to health-care settings throughout British Columbia as cases of flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses trend upward. Provincial health officer Dr.
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