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N.S. man files human rights complaint after late husband denied wish to donate tissue

N.S. man files human rights complaint after late husband denied wish to donate tissue

A Nova Scotia man has filed a federal human rights complaint alleging discrimination after his husband's dying wish to donate bodily tissues such as skin and bones was denied due to his sexual orientation.
UCP candidate Neudorf concerned Albertans with minor ailments abusing emergency care

UCP candidate Neudorf concerned Albertans with minor ailments abusing emergency care

EDMONTON — United Conservative candidate and deputy premier Nathan Neudorf says he's concerned Albertans are abusing hospital emergency wards by going there for minor ailments and procedures.
Wildfires threatening nine First Nations in Alberta: Indigenous Services Canada

Wildfires threatening nine First Nations in Alberta: Indigenous Services Canada

Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of Fox Creek.
United Conservatives promising 25 per cent seniors discount for some services

United Conservatives promising 25 per cent seniors discount for some services

CALGARY — The United Conservative Party is promising to make life more affordable for seniors in Alberta.
Canadian military commits to training Ukrainian soldiers in Latvia as war drags on

Canadian military commits to training Ukrainian soldiers in Latvia as war drags on

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Wednesday that Canadian military members and their Latvian counterparts will begin training Ukrainian soldiers in Latvia as soon as next week.
China's ban on Canadian beef still in place year-and-a-half later; industry in dark

China's ban on Canadian beef still in place year-and-a-half later; industry in dark

CALGARY — A Chinese ban on Canadian beef that industry officials expected would be short-lived remains in place 17 months later, and industry representatives say they remain in the dark about the reasons.
Heat advisories for Alberta and B.C., temperatures set to soar 15 degrees over normal

Heat advisories for Alberta and B.C., temperatures set to soar 15 degrees over normal

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has blanketed all of Alberta and most of British Columbia in special heat advisories as daytime temperatures are expected to soar up to 15 degrees above normal over the next several days. In B.C.
CBC resumes activity on some of its Twitter accounts after hitting pause over labels

CBC resumes activity on some of its Twitter accounts after hitting pause over labels

The CBC and Radio-Canada are returning to Twitter after pausing activity last month over their designation as "government-funded media" by the social media platform.
Centre for hydrogen safety announced at Canadian Hydrogen Convention

Centre for hydrogen safety announced at Canadian Hydrogen Convention

There are serious gaps in safety, regulations, and standards in hydrogen when it comes to rapid expansion of the industry and the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories are hoping to address those issues.
Defying the state, Kansas City would be a sanctuary for people seeking gender-affirming health care

Defying the state, Kansas City would be a sanctuary for people seeking gender-affirming health care

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Officials in Missouri's largest city are moving to declare it a sanctuary for people seeking or providing gender-affirming care, defying state officials who are intent on banning it for minors and restricting it for adults.
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