Police officers took protesters into custody late Tuesday after Columbia University called in law enforcement to end the pro-Palestinian occupation on the New York campus. Across the country at UCLA, riot police have arrived after groups of protesters clashed. New York police move into Columbia University to arrest protesters Officers …
Read More »US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it’ll remain controlled substance
Photo Credit: AP News WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country. The proposal, which still must be reviewed by the …
Read More »McGill asks police for help as pro-Palestinian encampment enters fourth day
In a statement sent to McGill staff and students Tuesday, McGill University president Deep Saini said the university is resorting to the police after officials “failed to reach a resolution” with protesters Monday. Police say ‘no crime is being committed’ at the encampment. The president of McGill University says officials …
Read More »Canadian economy grew 0.2% in February
The Canadian economy grew 0.2 per cent in February, with gains made in transportation and warehousing, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday. January growth was helped by rebound after public sector strike ended in Quebec. The Canadian economy grew a modest 0.2 per cent in February, with early estimates for March …
Read More »Federal public servants to return to the office 3 days a week this fall
The federal government will expect public servants back in the office three days a week beginning later this year, a federal government source confirmed to Radio-Canada. Major public sector unions say news came without warning or consultation. The federal government will expect public servants back in the office three days …
Read More »Bear-tracking study celebrates citizen science in Alberta’s grizzly country
An Alberta study celebrates how citizen scientists can help researchers better protect populations of the elusive grizzly bear. But critics say that without more government action, the species will remain under threat. Conservationists say one app not enough to help endangered species. A new study suggests citizen science could help …
Read More »Ara Mina supports husband’s new ‘100% Filipino’ ride-hailing app
Married couple Dave Almarinez and Ara Mina/Ara Mina via Instagram MANILA, Philippines — Actress Ara Mina gives her full support to husband Dave Almarinez, who recently launched the new ride-hailing app PeekUp. During the press conference in SM Megamall, Dave said that he and his actress wife support each other’s …
Read More »Brazil readies for Madonna’s free Copacabana Beach mega-concert
In this file photograph taken on December 9, 2015, US singer Madonna performs during a concert at The AccorHotels Arena in Paris. Madonna said May 7, 2020, that she has had the coronavirus and that it was why she had to cancel a concert in Paris in February, though she …
Read More »Francine Diaz, Orange & Lemons clash at Mindoro event
Francine Diaz/Facebook Who would’ve thought? Alt-pop band Orange & Lemons and actress-singer Francine Diaz have nothing in common until a few days ago when they shared a stage at an event in Occidental Mindoro. What should’ve been a beautiful sight was marred by Orange & Lemons’ Clem Castro banging on …
Read More »4 killed, including infant, in crash that closed Highway 401
Four people were killed, including an infant, in a crash on Highway 401 in Whitby on Monday during a police pursuit that began with a call about a robbery, Ontario’s police watchdog says. Collision related to police pursuit of robbery suspect. Four people were killed, including an infant, in a …
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