U.S. formally withdraws from nuclear missile pact with Russia
The 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) was negotiated by then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Continue reading
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SGI shows $48 million profit in 2018-19 annual report
SGI Canada made $48 million in profit in 2018-19, announced in their annual report released on Tuesday. Continue reading
Putin signs law suspending INF arms control treaty with the U.S.
The United States is set to pull out of the treaty, citing Russia’s development of a missile that breaks the accord. Continue reading
Judge extends license for last abortion clinic in Missouri
Missouri would become the first state since 1974 without a functioning abortion clinic if it closes. Continue reading
New Brunswick unions denounce municipalities’ bid for ‘Ability to Pay’ legislation
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
Government workers are pushing back against municipalities lobbying for “Ability to Pay” legislation, which would limit the freedom of an arbitrator. Continue reading
Three-quarters of Canadians want legislative fix for hard-to-repair electronics: poll
A recent poll found most Canadians want manufacturers to release repair information to make it easier to fix broken electronics. Continue reading
B.C. study finds staggering welfare payments could curb drug use while exposing other dangers
The B.C. Centre for Substance Use said changing the payment schedule could lead to benefits, as long as it doesn’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Continue reading
Questions remain as edible cannabis legalization in Canada looms
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
There is no date for when final regulations around edibles will be made public and when Global News asked when legislation could be finalized we received a simple response: “no later than October 17, 2019” or the same day that edibles are set to become legal. Continue reading
Upgraded Sask. gov’t website offers residents better access to online resources
The government of Saskatchewan’s newly overhauled online Publications Centre has gone live, improving online resources to the public. Continue reading
‘Racism causes injury to our hearts’: Protest against systemic racism held in Halifax
March organizer Raymond Sheppard says there are many untold tragedies from people who endure racism. Continue reading