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Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges

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dreadhead
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Vancouver Island, Canada
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They are growing the world's most expensive spice in Canada. Here's how

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A farmer holds a green basket as he harvests purple saffron flowers from the field beneath him.

As golden hour settles over Avtar Dhillon’s farm in Abbotsford, B.C., rows of delicate purple flowers are in full bloom. Inside lies an ancient spice some Canadian farmers are beginning to get excited about.

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U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home

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Canadian and American flags fly near the Ambassador Bridge at the Canada-USA border crossing in Windsor, Ont.

Many Canadians continue to boycott travel to the United States, and the U.S. economy is paying the price. A U.S. Travel Association report forecasts a 3.2 per cent decline in international tourism spending in the country for 2025, a loss of $5.7 billion US compared to the previous year.

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Canada loses measles elimination status

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Two signs on a counter warn about measles symptoms in English and a dialect. The large red stop signs emphasize not to enter and to call Alberta Health.

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fxer
5 days ago
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You’re stealing our bit!
Bend, Oregon
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Ukraine soldiers now earn points for confirmed kills, prompting fears of a gamified war

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A man in military uniform uses a drone system, wearing a headset

An incentive program allows Ukrainian drone operators to compete for points, which are redeemable for new weapons and equipment online.

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Man who threw sandwich at U.S. federal agent found not guilty of assault

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street art on a wall showing a guy throwing a sandwish

The man who threw a sandwich and became symbol of resistance to U.S. President Donald Trump's D.C. law enforcement surge has been found not guilty of assault.

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ChristianDiscer
12 days ago
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Precedent set - throw a sandwich at anyone (even an officer) so no harm done. -- Not good.
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