13 h. ago EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to limit the wetlands it covers, building on a Supreme Court decision two years ago that removed federal protections for significant areas. When finalized, the new “Waters of the United States” rule will ensure […]

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15 h. ago HUNTER: Twisted child porn fanboy had 5,700 hours of violent smut

An elderly child pornography aficionado must be wondering where Supreme Court of Canada Justice Mary Moreau is when you really need her. After all, it was Moreau who wrote the widely condemned Supreme Court decision decrying that a one-year mandatory minimum in jail for possessing child pornography, uh, violated the Charter. Conjured hypothetical scenarios created […]

Sport

69 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney's major projects more PR than 'nation building'

Since none of the 10 projects Carney has announced has a similar capacity to expand GDP and raise government revenues, it’s a puzzle why a pipeline has not been announced

Politics

3 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta's proposal to increase certain highway speed limits not reckless

Once when I was a young reporter, I had occasion to interview the head of the Montana Highway Patrol. The state had just given up its unlimited (“reasonable and prudent”) speed limit and adopted the 55-m.p.h. limit demanded by Washington in return for $400 million annually in highway construction funds. I asked about enforcement. His […]

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3 d. ago Supreme Court upholds impaired driving convictions based on breathalyzers

The related decisions from the top court Thursday clarified the evidentiary scheme for proving blood alcohol concentration in impaired driving cases under the Criminal Code.

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4 d. ago Gold Reserve Provides Update on Legal Proceedings in Delaware

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (BSX: GRZ.BH) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) today provided an update on recent developments in its ongoing legal proceedings related to the Citgo sale process. The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a decision today denying Gold Reserve’s motion to disqualify the […]

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4 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Smith sticks to ‘sensitive negotiations’ with Carney on major projects

I don’t know what Prime Minister Mark Carney is telling Premier Danielle Smith about pipelines, but it must be damned convincing. On Thursday at Terrace, B.C., near Prince Rupert, Carney announced another five “nation-building” projects his government will fast-track. And just like with the first five, there is no pipeline and no major project in […]

Politics

4 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Liberals’ hatred of Alberta and oil obvious in major projects snub

Could it be that Alberta’s oil and gas are being deliberately targeted?

Politics

5 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Some merit to enlisting civil servants as reservists to boost Armed Forces

Reserve training disciplines the mind and character, which could be transferred to civil servants day jobs as it is to the jobs of current reservists who work at private jobs.

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7 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Remembering the sacrifices in the Battle of Hong Kong

Of the 1,975 Canadians who set sail from Vancouver, 290 were killed by Christmas Day when Japan fully overran Hong Kong

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7 d. ago AGAR: Banning poppies in courtrooms betrays sacrifices of Canadian veterans

Chief justices of Nova Scotia’s Supreme Court, provincial courts defend decision not to allow some court staff to wear poppies

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7 d. ago Conservatives call for reversal of Remembrance Day ‘prayer ban’

Bélisle said the changes were necessary following the Supreme Court of Canada's Saguenay decision

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7 d. ago U.S. Supreme Court says no to overturning legalization of same

The United States Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

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9 d. ago Lorne Gunter: This week's Conservative departures not fatal to Poilievre leadership

Chris d’Entremont and Matt Jeneroux have walked out of the Conservative caucus. D’Entremont made the cynical walk over to the Liberals while Jeneroux just quit, only a little more than six months after winning re-election in his Edmonton Riverview riding in the April general election. Of course, to most journalists this is proof that Conservative […]

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1 week ago Richmond company wants to be part of litigation to fight Cowichan land claim

The owner of Montrose Properties is now asking to be included in the litigation, as part of an appeal launched by the City of Richmond, and the B.C. and federal governments.

Economics

1 week ago Lorne Gunter: Smith needs to let Alberta's recall process proceed as UCP lawmakers intended

Chill, Premier Smith. Don’t take for granted that the two recall petitions currently circulating and the other seven in the application process will fail. But don’t panic, either. The bar over which petitioners must jump is dauntingly high. During question period in the legislature on Wednesday, Smith said her government would not make any changes […]

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1 week ago WARMINGTON: Onlookers ‘distraught’ as cull seemingly underway for B.C. ostriches

Decision comes not even 12 hours after Supreme Court of Canada decided it would not hear appeal of farmers

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1 week ago WARMINGTON: Onlookers ‘distraught’ as gunshots heard at Universal Ostrich Farm

Decision comes not even 12 hours after Supreme Court of Canada decided it would not hear appeal of farmers

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1 week ago Cull at B.C. ostrich farm will go ahead, says Supreme Court of Canada

With the Supreme Court's decision, owners at the ostrich farm will have exhausted all possible legal options to stop the cull.

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1 week ago Killings at B.C. ostrich farm will go ahead, says Supreme Court of Canada

With the Supreme Court's decision, owners at the ostrich farm will have exhausted all possible legal options to stop the cull.

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