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Quebec religion wants Health Canada's blessing to use magic mushrooms in ceremonies
A Quebec-based religion says Health Canada is dragging its feet on a decision whether to allow members to use magic mushrooms in their ceremonies. Gratitude Sanctuary, known as Sanctuaire de la Gratit...
Oct 21, 2024
B.C. woman, 57, found dead after home swept away by mudslide
COQUITLAM, B.C. - Police say a woman has been found dead after her home was swept away by a mudslide triggered by torrential rain across British Columbia's south coast. RCMP in Coquitlam, B.C., east o...
Oct 21, 2024
Harvest 96 per cent complete as per latest Alberta Crop Report
Harvest progress gained another five per cent during the week of October 8-15 in Alberta. Overall, it is now 96 per cent complete province-wide. 93 per cent of the Peace is estimated to be combined, a...
Oct 21, 2024
Trump makes more debunked claims about FEMA as he surveys storm damage in North Carolina
RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. (AP) - Surveying storm damage in North Carolina, former President Donald Trump on Monday blasted federal emergency responders whose work has been stymied by armed harassment and a ...
Oct 21, 2024
Russia investigates the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet in Sudan's Darfur region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Russia said Monday it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Darfur. The message from Russia's Embass...
Oct 21, 2024
11 Montreal teachers suspended with pay over allegations they mistreated students
MONTREAL - Eleven Montreal teachers who were suspended for allegedly creating a climate of fear and intimidation inside a primary school are being paid pending the outcome of disciplinary hearings. Th...
Oct 21, 2024
Panthers' Reinhart named NHL first star after posting nine points over four games
NEW YORK - Florida Panthers centre Sam Reinhart was named NHL first star of the week on Monday after leading all players with nine points over four games last week. Reinhart had four goals, five assis...
Oct 21, 2024
Russia investigates the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet in Sudan's Darfur region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Russia said Monday it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Darfur. The message from Russia's Embass...
Oct 21, 2024
City of Grande Prairie outlines response to recent snowfall
The City of Grande Prairie says snow crews have been working through the night to respond to the recent snowfall. Sanders, plows, loaders, and graders are out on the roads and "are fully equipped and ...
Oct 21, 2024
Browns QB Deshaun Watson's season ended by ruptured Achilles tendon, team said he'll have surgery
CLEVELAND (AP) - Deshaun Watson won't finish the season as Cleveland's starting quarterback for the second straight year. He's injured again, and the Browns have new problems. Watson ruptured his righ...
Oct 21, 2024