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First Nations in B.C. died at a much higher rate from toxic drugs, health authority

First Nations in B.C. died at a much higher rate from toxic drugs, health authority

VANCOUVER — Doug Kelly, the grand chief of the Sto:lo Nation, says parents need to love their children unconditionally even if they use drugs.
New Ontario Volkswagen EV battery plant to create 3,000 jobs

New Ontario Volkswagen EV battery plant to create 3,000 jobs

The small southwestern Ontario city that gained fame more than a century ago as Canada's railway capital is being remade as "the national anchor" of Canada's electric-vehicle supply chain, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday at the official lau

Delaware governor says he won't block marijuana legalization

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware Gov.
Veterans warned of longer wait times due to federal public service strike

Veterans warned of longer wait times due to federal public service strike

OTTAWA — Ill and injured veterans were being warned to anticipate longer-than-normal wait times and delays as federal public servants — including hundreds of Veterans Affairs Canada employees — remained on the picket lines heading into the weekend.
Insurance association warns federal dental plan could lead employers to drop coverage

Insurance association warns federal dental plan could lead employers to drop coverage

OTTAWA — An association of health insurance providers warns it might not be worthwhile for small businesses to provide dental benefits to some employees once the government launches a national dental-care plan.
Minn. Senate protects gender-affirming care, abortion rights

Minn. Senate protects gender-affirming care, abortion rights

ST. PAUL, Minn.
Kansas governor nixes abortion, anti-diversity budget items

Kansas governor nixes abortion, anti-diversity budget items

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov.
Federal public-service strike lands in middle of political battle for working class

Federal public-service strike lands in middle of political battle for working class

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has often been followed by crowds of people looking to snag selfies, but with the largest federal public-sector strike in decades underway, Jagmeet Singh is the one receiving rock-star treatment in Ottawa.
Mississippi OKs more state policing in mostly Black city

Mississippi OKs more state policing in mostly Black city

JACKSON, Miss.
Premiers united in call for bail reform after meeting with police chiefs, says Eby

Premiers united in call for bail reform after meeting with police chiefs, says Eby

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his provincial and territorial counterparts are unanimous in calling on the federal government to implement bail reforms and expand support to fight against guns and gangs in communities.