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Public campaign needed to counter misinformation on extreme intoxication law: report

Public campaign needed to counter misinformation on extreme intoxication law: report

OTTAWA — The federal government should launch a public awareness campaign to clearly explain an extreme intoxication policy that caused confusion when it was rushed into law earlier this year, a House of Commons committee is urging in a new report.
Biden to fortify same-sex marriage protection as time runs out on House Democrats

Biden to fortify same-sex marriage protection as time runs out on House Democrats

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is poised to sign into U.S. law new federal protections for same-sex marriages, a step aimed at defending civil liberties that some fear are in danger because of a conservative Supreme Court.
Louise Arbour accuses military of foot-dragging, blasts progress on misconduct reform

Louise Arbour accuses military of foot-dragging, blasts progress on misconduct reform

OTTAWA — Retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour accused military leaders of dragging their feet when it comes fighting sexual misconduct in the ranks on Tuesday, even as Defence Minister Anita Anand staked her reputation on their success or fail.
Stampeders' head coach Dave Dickenson adds GM to his job, Hufnagel still president

Stampeders' head coach Dave Dickenson adds GM to his job, Hufnagel still president

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders' management succession plan continued with the CFL club adding general manager to head coach Dave Dickenson's duties.
TC Energy recovers nearly 2,600 barrels of oil and water from Keystone leak

TC Energy recovers nearly 2,600 barrels of oil and water from Keystone leak

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says it has recovered nearly 2,600 barrels of oil and water from a creek following a leak in its Keystone pipeline last week.
Cromwell says it's clear 'efforts were made' to improve Hockey Canada board

Cromwell says it's clear 'efforts were made' to improve Hockey Canada board

OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court judge Thomas Cromwell says it's apparent a "serious effort" was made to improve diversity, gender balance and range of experience on Hockey Canada's board of directors.
'Extreme shifts:' New report details effects of changing Arctic climate

'Extreme shifts:' New report details effects of changing Arctic climate

YELLOWKNIFE — A new report details how widespread changes in the Arctic, from warming air temperatures to sea-ice loss, have affected animals, plants and people living there.
Fusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy

Fusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists announced Tuesday that they have for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it — a major breakthrough in the decades-long quest to harness the process that powers the sun.
Calgary police say man died of accidental, self-inflicted injury after fight

Calgary police say man died of accidental, self-inflicted injury after fight

Calgary police say a death following a fight between two drivers on the weekend was the result of an accidental, self-inflicted injury.
CFL releases 2023 season schedule with new twist

CFL releases 2023 season schedule with new twist

The CFL has released its 2023 season schedule on Tuesday, with a bit of a twist. For the first time since 2008, divisional playoff games are set to be played on Saturdays, with the semifinals taking place on Nov.
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