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Canadian Blood Service seeks to scrap lifetime ban on sex workers donating blood

Canadian Blood Service seeks to scrap lifetime ban on sex workers donating blood

The ban, introduced 45 years ago, is set to be replaced by a one-year “deferral” after paid sex work
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McDavid nets OT winner as Oilers beat Flames 5-4 to reach Western Conference final

McDavid nets OT winner as Oilers beat Flames 5-4 to reach Western Conference final

Edmonton finishes off series in five games
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Gunman entered Texas school unimpeded, police say as questions swirl about response

Gunman entered Texas school unimpeded, police say as questions swirl about response

U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Uvalde on Sunday to “offer comfort”
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Sun Peaks mayor confirms resort may co-host events if Vancouver gets 2030 Olympics

Sun Peaks mayor confirms resort may co-host events if Vancouver gets 2030 Olympics

Al Raine said events such as snowboarding and freestyle skiing could be staged at Sun Peaks
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Scammers taking advantage of baby formula shortages, Better Business Bureau warns

Scammers taking advantage of baby formula shortages, Better Business Bureau warns

Buyers should be wary of online ads from private sellers saying they have formula available
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Former B.C. legislature clerk to be sentenced July 4 for $1,900 in misspending

Former B.C. legislature clerk to be sentenced July 4 for $1,900 in misspending

Craig James found not guilty on counts related to retirement benefit and purchase of a wood splitter
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Calgary man who admitted to participating in terrorism activity sentenced to 12 years

Calgary man who admitted to participating in terrorism activity sentenced to 12 years

Judge imposed lifetime firearms ban and ordered Borhot’s DNA be submitted to a national database
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Trudeau cancelled B.C. appearance after RCMP warned protest could escalate: source

Trudeau cancelled B.C. appearance after RCMP warned protest could escalate: source

Between Feb. 5 and March 23, 26 threats were logged against Trudeau and 8 of his cabinet ministers
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Canada Soccer calls off planned friendly match with Iran in face of rising criticism

Canada Soccer calls off planned friendly match with Iran in face of rising criticism

Soccer Canada gave no reason as it faced criticism tied to Iran’s shooting down of Flight 752 in 2020
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Tory leadership contenders cross swords on inflation, Quebec’s secularism law

Tory leadership contenders cross swords on inflation, Quebec’s secularism law

The Conservative Party of Canada, which formed in 2003, has never elected more than 12 MPs in Quebec
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