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Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies amid worsening overdose crisis

Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies amid worsening overdose crisis

VANCOUVER — A coalition of eight advocacy groups is decrying Canada's "devastating" drug policy that advocates say is doing more harm than good in the country's fight against the illicit drug overdose crisis.
TV news at a crossroads as financial strain deepens, experts say

TV news at a crossroads as financial strain deepens, experts say

TORONTO — BCE Inc.
The Supreme Court won't let a North Carolina charter school force girls to wear skirts to school

The Supreme Court won't let a North Carolina charter school force girls to wear skirts to school

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday left in place an appellate ruling barring a North Carolina public charter school from requiring girls to wear skirts to school.
New Brunswick premier set to shuffle cabinet after two ministers resigned this month

New Brunswick premier set to shuffle cabinet after two ministers resigned this month

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is scheduled to shuffle his cabinet Tuesday, which one political science expert says is an opportunity to put some of his party’s internal strife behind him.
Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power before 2024

Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power before 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday lifted its hold on a Louisiana political remap case, increasing the likelihood that the Republican-dominated state will have to redraw boundary lines to create a second mostly Black congressional district
Clock ticking for West Virginia to select leadership for opioid money distribution

Clock ticking for West Virginia to select leadership for opioid money distribution

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
Conservative Mitsotakis sworn in as Greece's prime minister while far-right sees election surge

Conservative Mitsotakis sworn in as Greece's prime minister while far-right sees election surge

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Center-right leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis was formally sworn in as Greece's prime minister Monday after easily winning a second term with a record-high margin but also facing a Parliament that includes lawmakers from more parties,
Recent lightning strikes carpet northeast B.C., as active wildfire count climbs

Recent lightning strikes carpet northeast B.C., as active wildfire count climbs

VANCOUVER — Wildfire crews in northeastern British Columbia are keeping an anxious lookout after a series of weekend lightning storms rolled through the parched region.
Advocates urge B.C. leaders to halt planned evictions at Abbotsford, B.C., tent camp

Advocates urge B.C. leaders to halt planned evictions at Abbotsford, B.C., tent camp

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Two British Columbia organizations that speak on behalf of vulnerable residents have sent an open letter to B.C.'s housing minister urging him to halt imminent evictions at a tent encampment in the Fraser Valley.
Kentucky attorney general is accused of seeking donations from company his office is investigating

Kentucky attorney general is accused of seeking donations from company his office is investigating

FRANKFORT, Ky.