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U.S. VP Pence blasts 'failings' of Canadian health system

WASHINGTON — The vice-president of the United States has some less-than-complimentary words for Canada's health-care system, which he accuses of certain "failings." Mike Pence made the remarks in an interview last week with Alaska radio station KFQD.
Families walk Highway of Tears before missing, murdered Indigenous women hearing

Families walk Highway of Tears before missing, murdered Indigenous women hearing

SMITHERS, B.C. — Gladys Radek raised a fist in the air and wept as she reached the end of her 350-kilometre journey along British Columbia's Highway of Tears.

Alberta creates advisory team to assist cities bidding for second Amazon HQ

CALGARY — The Alberta government is joining the fray to help Edmonton and Calgary bid for retail giant Amazon's second headquarters.

More federal cash for water, sewer systems won't solve wave of problems: Report

OTTAWA — A new report from a bipartisan think-tank says the federal government should scale back its spending on water and sewage systems in Canadian cities for each community's financial good.
Canadians favour marijuana legalization, curious about weed edibles: survey

Canadians favour marijuana legalization, curious about weed edibles: survey

HALIFAX — Canadians appear to have an appetite for marijuana-infused munchies, according to a new survey that found a healthy majority both supported the legalization of recreational pot use but had clear concerns about children's access to edible pr
B.C. government invites public to share views on marijuana rules

B.C. government invites public to share views on marijuana rules

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver councillor says it may take years, but he can see the day a craft cannabis industry emerges in British Columbia, with smoking lounges in the city allowing people to responsibly sample strains of specially cultivated marijuana.

Paralympian sues University of Regina over accident that left her a quadriplegic

REGINA — A Paralympian who was left paralyzed after a diving accident says she knew the injury was bad the moment it happened.

B.C. man acquitted of four terrorism charges related to Facebook posts

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man accused of using his Facebook account to express support of "lone wolf" terrorist attacks has been acquitted of all charges.
Nature Conservancy finds endangered greater sage grouse on Saskatchewan property

Nature Conservancy finds endangered greater sage grouse on Saskatchewan property

REGINA — Biologists have made a discovery on a swath of native grassland in southwest Saskatchewan that they are calling exciting, but are also hesitant to talk about.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle make first official public appearance together

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle make first official public appearance together

TORONTO — Prince Harry and his girlfriend Meghan Markle chose to make their public debut as a couple in Toronto on Monday, making an unexpected but highly anticipated appearance together at the Invictus Games, the international sporting competition s
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