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Uber Eats to process cannabis deliveries in Toronto through new Leafly partnership

Uber Eats to process cannabis deliveries in Toronto through new Leafly partnership

Toronto cannabis shoppers will be able to request cannabis deliveries through Uber Eats starting Monday. The food delivery platform owned by U.S. tech giant Uber Technologies Inc.
Vancouver, Surrey voters elect new mayors; bring promises of more police, RCMP stays

Vancouver, Surrey voters elect new mayors; bring promises of more police, RCMP stays

VANCOUVER — Voters in British Columbia ushered in a wave of sweeping political change throughout the province in municipal elections Saturday that saw new mayors elected in Vancouver and Surrey and other major communities.

Aid worker killed in Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The International Rescue Committee said Saturday one of its workers was killed in an attack in Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region.
Nova Scotia family doctor wait list hits record high at more than 116,000 people

Nova Scotia family doctor wait list hits record high at more than 116,000 people

HALIFAX — The lack of access to primary care in Nova Scotia is "completely outrageous," says one of the more than 116,000 residents on the wait-list for a family doctor, which hit a record high this month.

Uganda locks down 2 districts in bid to stem spread of Ebola

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan authorities on Saturday imposed a travel lockdown on two Ebola-hit districts as part of efforts to stop the spread of the contagious disease.

Head of Africa CDC alleges mistreatment at German airport

BERLIN (AP) — The acting director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention alleged he was “mistreated” upon his arrival at Germany's Frankfurt Airport on Saturday and had decided to return to Africa.
Biden's pot pardons could boost states' legalization drives

Biden's pot pardons could boost states' legalization drives

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — There are few surprises expected on Election Day in solidly Republican Arkansas, where Donald Trump's former press secretary is heavily favored in the race for governor and other GOP candidates are considered locks.
Biden pushing lower prescription drug costs in midterm press

Biden pushing lower prescription drug costs in midterm press

IRVINE, California (AP) — President Joe Biden is highlighting his administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug costs on Friday as part of his three-state Western tour this week, as he confronts a sobering inflation report in the waning weeks b
‘There was fear,’ Emergencies Act inquiry hears about life in Ottawa convoy protest

‘There was fear,’ Emergencies Act inquiry hears about life in Ottawa convoy protest

Ottawa has dealt with a fair number of serious crises over the last few years. A massive and destructive windstorm, floods, a giant sinkhole that swallowed a busy downtown throughway and, of course, a global pandemic. Each time, Coun.
Military eases vaccine mandate, presses ahead with discipline for unvaccinated troops

Military eases vaccine mandate, presses ahead with discipline for unvaccinated troops

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces will press ahead with the forced expulsion of dozens of unvaccinated troops despite a new order from defence chief Gen. Wayne Eyre on Friday ending the military’s blanket COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
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