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Entirely Indigenous-designed jerseys at University of Northern B.C. a Canadian first

Entirely Indigenous-designed jerseys at University of Northern B.C. a Canadian first

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The University of Northern British Columbia says it has became the first college or university athletic program in Canada to unveil an alternate logo and jersey designed completely by an Indigenous artist.
Pornhub settles California lawsuit brought by 50 women, including Canadians

Pornhub settles California lawsuit brought by 50 women, including Canadians

MONTREAL — Pornhub and several affiliated companies have settled a lawsuit brought by 50 women who alleged it profited from pornographic videos published without their full consent.
Q&A: What you need to know about the national proof-of-vaccine document

Q&A: What you need to know about the national proof-of-vaccine document

OTTAWA — All provinces and territories have agreed to conform their proof-of-vaccine documents, or COVID-19 vaccine passports, to a national standard so that they can be used for international and domestic travel.
Supreme Court of Canada sides with injured woman in snow-clearing squabble

Supreme Court of Canada sides with injured woman in snow-clearing squabble

OTTAWA — A woman will get another chance to sue for damages over a leg injury she suffered while climbing through snow piled by a city's plow, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled. Taryn Joy Marchi alleged the City of Nelson, B.C.
More than 880,000 Canadian jobs vulnerable in global clean energy transition

More than 880,000 Canadian jobs vulnerable in global clean energy transition

OTTAWA — More than 880,000 Canadians work in industries at risk of decline or closure in the global transition to clean energy, a new analysis says.
Calls for drug decriminalization, "Squid Game" concerns : In The News for Oct. 21

Calls for drug decriminalization, "Squid Game" concerns : In The News for Oct. 21

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 21 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
B.C. forests minister introduces bill to overhaul forest practices

B.C. forests minister introduces bill to overhaul forest practices

VICTORIA — British Columbia's forests minister has introduced a bill to amend the Forest and Range Practices Act, saying it would "reshape" forest management in the province.
Hybrid Parliament safest to stop MPs becoming 'vectors' spreading COVID-19: NDP

Hybrid Parliament safest to stop MPs becoming 'vectors' spreading COVID-19: NDP

OTTAWA — Conservatives say they disagree with a committee of MPs deciding that only fully vaccinated MPs, staff and visitors can enter the House of Commons.
Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer cries as he presents COVID-19 modelling

Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer cries as he presents COVID-19 modelling

REGINA — Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer cried Wednesday during a teleconference on COVID-19 modelling in the province. Dr. Saqib Shahab said it's upsetting to see what is happening in Saskatchewan's hospitals and intensive care units.
Trudeau urged to make decriminalization of illicit drugs a priority

Trudeau urged to make decriminalization of illicit drugs a priority

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being urged to decriminalize the possession and use of illicit drugs as a way to combat the opioid crisis that has resulted in thousands of deaths in Canada.