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Online retail giant Amazon stops bladed-weapon sales to Manitobans in wake of new law

Online retail giant Amazon stops bladed-weapon sales to Manitobans in wake of new law

WINNIPEG — Online retail outlet Amazon said Tuesday it has halted all shipments of machetes and other long-bladed weapons to Manitoba addresses.
Clowns and musicians bring the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio hospital

Clowns and musicians bring the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio hospital

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Clowns complete with red noses and tutus delivered the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio de Janeiro hospital on Tuesday, bringing the ebullient festivities normally found on the streets straight to the young patients and
Nova Scotia tells court that Ottawa is entirely responsible for Chignecto Isthmus

Nova Scotia tells court that Ottawa is entirely responsible for Chignecto Isthmus

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on whether the federal government is solely responsible for the dike system that protects the low-lying land corridor linking Nova Scotia with New Brunswick.
Researchers are learning the Trump administration axed their work to improve vaccination

Researchers are learning the Trump administration axed their work to improve vaccination

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is canceling studies about ways to improve vaccine trust and access, a move that comes in the midst of a large measles outbreak fueled by unvaccinated children.
55 years after it began, Regina Folk Festival shuts down for good, citing money woes

55 years after it began, Regina Folk Festival shuts down for good, citing money woes

REGINA — Fifty-five years after it began, the Regina Folk Festival is officially history. Organizers say it's no longer possible to hold the event due to "financial constraints and reduced operational capacity.
B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

The "chaos" in the United States provides an opportunity for British Columbia to recruit more American doctors and nurses, the province's health minister said as she announced changes aimed at fast-tracking the recognition of their credentials.
White House says Trump dropping plan to double steel, aluminum tariffs

White House says Trump dropping plan to double steel, aluminum tariffs

WASHINGTON — After another chaotic day in Canada-U.S. relations, U.S. President Donald Trump dropped his threat to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports after Ontario agreed to pause a surcharge on electricity exports.
House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, though prospects unclear in Senate

House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, though prospects unclear in Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Tuesday to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September, providing critical momentum as the measure now moves to the Senate, where bipartisan support will be needed to
What you need to know about U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum set for Wednesday

What you need to know about U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum set for Wednesday

A fresh wave of tariffs on steel and aluminum are set to kick in Wednesday after a back-and-forth day that saw U.S.
Alberta energy minister hopes royalty changes help move pipelines forward

Alberta energy minister hopes royalty changes help move pipelines forward

CALGARY — Alberta's energy minister is hoping that by changing the way the province receives royalties from oilsands bitumen, it may give pipeline companies the certainty they need to build new projects connecting Canada's resources to global markets
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