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Baby bibs, blankets contain toxins Canada banned in other products: report

Baby bibs, blankets contain toxins Canada banned in other products: report

Chemicals, known as PFAS, are used in non-stick surfaces and water-resistant fabrics
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B.C. to reimburse docked income assistance to thousands of recipients

B.C. to reimburse docked income assistance to thousands of recipients

Province had incorrectly docked up to $700 from more than 500 people a year
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B.C. moves to protect public debate from ‘strategic’ lawsuits

B.C. moves to protect public debate from ‘strategic’ lawsuits

Deep-pocketed special interests can silence opponents, David Eby says
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UPDATE: Prosecution, defence spar over sentencing for B.C. polygamist leader

UPDATE: Prosecution, defence spar over sentencing for B.C. polygamist leader

Peter Wilson recommends up to six months for Blackmore and up to 90 days for Oler
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Military joins search for missing woman swept away in B.C. river

Military joins search for missing woman swept away in B.C. river

Saskatchewan woman reportedly fell off of old Mad River trestle bridge, not been seen since
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NAFTA: As deadline nears, Trudeau, Trump discuss prospects of quick deal

NAFTA: As deadline nears, Trudeau, Trump discuss prospects of quick deal

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the possibility Monday of immediately wrapping up a NAFTA deal
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Alberta school division sorry after employee dressed as Spice Girl with blackface

Alberta school division sorry after employee dressed as Spice Girl with blackface

A staff member at a Christian school wore blackface while dressed as a Spice Girl
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Update: High court orders new trial for parents convicted in toddler’s meningitis death

Update: High court orders new trial for parents convicted in toddler’s meningitis death

The parents will be appealing their conviction for failing to provide the necessaries of life to the Supreme Court of Canada
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Tory staffer lobbied senators to delay legal-pot bill weeks before being fired

Tory staffer lobbied senators to delay legal-pot bill weeks before being fired

An employee of the Conservatives’ lead Senate critic on marijuana legalization had been lobbying independent senators for several weeks before he was fired
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Federal budget bill quietly proposes tool to ease penalties for corporate crime

Federal budget bill quietly proposes tool to ease penalties for corporate crime

A proposal that would allow prosecutors to suspend criminal charges against companies has been added to fed’s budget legislation.
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