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US & Canada · Washingtonresident Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.See the Story
Biden to pardon all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession
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Europe · StockholmFrench author Annie Ernaux won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature "for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory", the award-giving body said on Thursday.See the Story
French author Annie Ernaux wins 2022 Nobel Prize for Literature
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Europe · New YorkPresident Joe Biden said Thursday that the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin was “a guy I know fairly well” and the Russian leader was “not joking when he talks about the use of tactical nuclear weapons or biological or chemical weapons.”See the Story
Biden: Nuclear 'Armageddon' risk highest since '62 crisis
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UCP · AlbertaThe United Conservative Party (UCP) has placed Danielle Smith, the former leader of the now defunct Wildrose Party, at the helm as it looks to solidify support ahead of the next provincial election. The 51-year-old, who lives in High River with her husband, will become Alberta's next premier but will first need to secure a seat in the legislature. Smith was named leader of the Wildrose Party of Alberta in 2009 and was elected as MLA for Highwood in 2012.See the Story
Danielle Smith wins UCP leadership race, set to become Alberta premier
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Real Estate · OttawaNew data from commercial real estate firm Avison Young shows a steady increase in foot traffic across the country. Edmonton and Calgary have outperformed all other North American cities since the week preceding the first pandemic lockdown in March 2020. Ottawa foot traffic is up 105 per cent as of the week of Sept. 19.See the Story
Foot traffic steadily rising across Canadian cities, new data shows
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US & CanadaThe SpaceX capsule pulled up to the station a day after launching into orbit. The linkup occurred 260 miles (420 kilometers) above the Atlantic, just off the west coast of Africa. It was the first time in 20 years that a Russian hitched a ride from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.See the Story
SpaceX delivers Russian, Native American women to station
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Crime · VancouverA bank robbery suspect who barricaded himself in a taxi cab for nearly two hours has been arrested by Vancouver police. Bank staff called 911 shortly after 5:30 p.m. to report the bank, near Main Street and East Pender Street, was being robbed. Vancouver police responded immediately and spotted the ...See the Story
Vancouver police arrest suspected bank robber after two-hour stand off in taxi
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US & Canada · ManitobaIndigenous leaders are suing the federal and Manitoba governments over what they say are far-reaching and damaging effects of the child welfare system. In a statement of claim, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and other plaintiffs are seeking $1 billion in compensation. Roughly 80% of children in care in Manitoba are First Nations.See the Story
Lawsuit seeks $1B for Manitoba First Nations child welfare compensation, end to apprehensions
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US & CanadaDarlene Hughes will turn 65 on Sunday, but it won't be quite the birthday or the Thanksgiving she had hoped for. For the first time, she and her husband will not be enjoying a Thanksgiving meal. It's a story that's playing out across Atlantic Canada: the holiday weekend has been dampened for thousands.See the Story
'There'll be no turkey': Sombre Thanksgiving for Atlantic Canadians hit hard by Fiona
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‘As ugly as ugly can be’: Why are there still temporary barriers around Union Station four years later?
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Jason KenneyOutgoing premier Jason Kenney announced $124 million to help get more people into addiction treatment. Kenney is known for his political acumen and meticulous attention to policy, but also his willingness to spar. Experts and advocates say Kenney has left his mark in how Alberta has responded to the opioid crisis.See the Story
Jason Kenney is going but the controversy over his opioid policies will linger
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