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Ottawa urged to look into best before date system in bid to reduce grocery waste

Ottawa urged to look into best before date system in bid to reduce grocery waste

Canadians' misunderstanding of best before dates could be contributing to excess food waste and, in turn, food insecurity, experts say as a government committee urges Ottawa to examine the issue.
Expansion, upgrade project valued at $366.5M starts at Williams Lake hospital

Expansion, upgrade project valued at $366.5M starts at Williams Lake hospital

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — British Columbia's health minister says the long-awaited redevelopment and expansion of the 1960s-era hospital serving the Cariboo region is underway. Adrian Dix says the $366.
External report on ousted AFN chief RoseAnne Archibald found harassment, wrongdoing

External report on ousted AFN chief RoseAnne Archibald found harassment, wrongdoing

OTTAWA — An investigation into allegations against former Assembly of First Nations national chief RoseAnne Archibald found the ousted leader was guilty of workplace harassment and created a toxic work environment.
Prisons head said process to notify minister of Bernardo transfer was followed: email

Prisons head said process to notify minister of Bernardo transfer was followed: email

OTTAWA — As confusion reigned about who was informed that notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo was being transferred to a medium-security prison, the head of Canada's federal prison system wrote to Public Safety Canada officials insisting the approp
Folk singer lends name to program giving healthy food to rural N.S. children

Folk singer lends name to program giving healthy food to rural N.S. children

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia folk singer is lending his name to a program that provides healthy food to students at rural schools in the province, saying he wants to raise awareness about an often invisible problem.
Joly concerned for safety of India's diplomats, calls protest poster 'unacceptable'

Joly concerned for safety of India's diplomats, calls protest poster 'unacceptable'

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Tuesday she is concerned about the safety of India's diplomats following the distribution of what she called "unacceptable" posters advertising upcoming protests nearToronto and Vancouver.
Indigenous group protests plan to expand maple syrup industry in New Brunswick

Indigenous group protests plan to expand maple syrup industry in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — A group of First Nations in New Brunswick is accusing the provincial government of failing to consult them about a plan to expand the amount of Crown land available for maple syrup production. The Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn in Eel Ground, N.
In a polarized US, how to define a patriot increasingly depends on who's being asked

In a polarized US, how to define a patriot increasingly depends on who's being asked

Millions of Americans will attend parades, fireworks and other Independence Day events on Tuesday, celebrating the courage of the nation's 18th century patriots who fought for independence from Great Britain and what they considered an unjust governm
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelling to Latvia and NATO summit in Lithuania

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelling to Latvia and NATO summit in Lithuania

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Europe next week for the annual NATO leaders' summit.
Provincial legislator Shamji launches bid to lead Ontario Liberals

Provincial legislator Shamji launches bid to lead Ontario Liberals

TORONTO — Provincial Liberal legislator Adil Shamji says he is running to be leader of the Ontario Liberals.
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