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As Canadian cities make pandemic patios permanent, experts call for clear standards

As Canadian cities make pandemic patios permanent, experts call for clear standards

At the height of social distancing and other restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadian cities rolled out temporary patio policies, loosening rules and waiving fees for bars and restaurants looking to seat more customers outdoors.
Alvin Fiddler to return as grand chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Alvin Fiddler to return as grand chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Alvin Fiddler will return as grand chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
Stymied by the Supreme Court, Biden wants voters to have the final say on his agenda

Stymied by the Supreme Court, Biden wants voters to have the final say on his agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — After major blows to his agenda by the Supreme Court , President Joe Biden is intent on making sure voters will have the final say.
Top EU lawmaker says firewall against German far right stands, but willing to work with Meloni

Top EU lawmaker says firewall against German far right stands, but willing to work with Meloni

BERLIN (AP) — The leader of the conservative bloc in the European Parliament said in an interview published Sunday that his party would not cooperate with the far-right Alternative for Germany but expressed a willingness to work with Italy's far-righ
'Radical Love:' Toronto hospice takes new approach to help Toronto's homeless

'Radical Love:' Toronto hospice takes new approach to help Toronto's homeless

TORONTO — A last-minute assist has sent Kevin Ackroyd's life into overtime. While sitting on a patio in downtown Toronto on a warm June day, he thinks back to his life four months earlier when he faced a return to the streets.
Next steps on new health care deal tops agenda as premiers meet in Winnipeg

Next steps on new health care deal tops agenda as premiers meet in Winnipeg

OTTAWA — The last time all of Canada's premiers sat down around the same table, their attention was focused on getting Ottawa to pay more to fix the understaffed, hospitals, shuttered emergency rooms, surgical backlogs and health-worker shortages thr
From poverty to power, new California Speaker seeks Democratic caucus unity but offers few details

From poverty to power, new California Speaker seeks Democratic caucus unity but offers few details

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Employers want arbitrator for maintenance issues as talks resume in B.C. port strike

Employers want arbitrator for maintenance issues as talks resume in B.C. port strike

VANCOUVER — Talks between the two sides in an ongoing port strike in British Columbia have resumed, ending a days-long stretch away from the negotiating table.
City of Winnipeg orders protesters at landfill to restore access by Monday at noon

City of Winnipeg orders protesters at landfill to restore access by Monday at noon

WINNIPEG — The City of Winnipeg has ordered protesters who have been blocking access to a landfill in support of a search for the remains of two Indigenous women to leave the area.
'A debt of gratitude': Trudeau thanks Ismaili community at Calgary Stampede breakfast

'A debt of gratitude': Trudeau thanks Ismaili community at Calgary Stampede breakfast

CALGARY — Politics and pancake breakfasts can make for strange bedfellows.