Thousands join Toronto march to push marijuana legalization
Thousands of marijuana supporters gathered outside Ontario's legislature at Queen's Park for the eighth Toronto Global Marijuana March. Police watched to maintain peace as vendors sold food and cannabis related gear. Organizers cited medical use and access for patients, while CALM highlighted needs for HIV and MS sufferers.
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End to staffing shortage in sight Medicine Hat News
The Palliser Health Region may see an end to staff shortages as the Physician Liaison Council reports incoming applications. Anesthesiologists, an orthopedic surgeon, psychiatrists, and a general surgeon are sought, while pediatrics remains scarce. The council will review applications already received and await more.
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Palliser Health
Physician Liaison Council
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di Ninto
CN offers $7.5 million in compensation to Lake Wabamun residents
Canadian National announced a $7.5 million compensation package for about 1,600 Lake Wabamun households in northern Alberta affected by last summer’s oil spill from a train derailment. The offer, $2.5 million more than the March proposal, aims to fulfill a commitment stated by CN officials.
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Canadian National
CNR
Alberta
Lake Wabamun
Sean Finn
Bus slams into bridge in Saskatchewan injuring three
A charter bus carrying 52 passengers left Highway 16 westbound and crashed into Borden Bridge in central Saskatchewan about 50 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon. Three people including the male driver and two passengers were hospitalized in Saskatoon with undetermined injuries others were taken to Langham firehall to contact families and arrange travel.
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Saskatchewan
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Saskatoon
Brian Jones
Langham
Veterans honor at sea for Chief Petty Officer Richard L Anderson
Veterans prepare to commit the ashes of Chief Petty Officer Second Class Richard Leon Anderson to the sea off Point Pleasant Park Halifax during the Battle of the Atlantic ceremony aboard HMCS Sackville. Anderson served in the modern navy and was buried at sea under the Canadian flag.
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Iraq car bombs kill at least 16 in Baghdad and Basra
Car bombs killed at least 16 people and injured dozens in Baghdad and the Shiite holy city, undercutting hopes for a quick government formation to end the violence. A U.S. Marine also died while others were found murdered in Anbar. Victims included three brothers found charred in Baghdad’s Dora district amid sectarian killings.
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Anbar
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Two miners near escape at Beaconsfield mine collapse
Beaconsfield Australia AP reports Brant Webb aged 37 and Todd Russell 34 sit 4 metres from freedom after a 13th night trapped underground. Rescuers cut a final escape tunnel through a 1.5 metre rock crust while mine manager Matthew Gill cautions the effort remains hazardous and difficult.
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Australia
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Brant Webb
Todd Russell
Matthew Gill
Canadian media personality Lorne Saxberg dies in snorkeling tragedy
Canadian media veteran Lorne Saxberg died in a snorkeling accident while vacationing in Phuket Thailand. CBC News confirmed the death saying he was part of their family of journalists and reporters and newsreaders. Saxberg had a 27 year career with CBC.
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CBC News
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Phuket
Thailand
CBC
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