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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

As the urban centre at the heart of Canada’s oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. Now, with the official opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion just days away, those who live and work here hope their fortunes are once again headed …