#Woman blames dog for car crash into ditch

#Woman blames dog for car crash into ditch

“#Woman blames dog for car crash into ditch” She threw the dog under the bus. An apparently inebriated Canadian woman drove into a ditch — and had a far-fetched excuse for the police. “The dog was driving,” she allegedly said, according to cops. Royal Canadian Mounted Police found the 58-year-old motorist and her pooch on…

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#NBC medical drama ‘Nurses’ showing signs of life

#NBC medical drama ‘Nurses’ showing signs of life

“#NBC medical drama ‘Nurses’ showing signs of life” More from: Sometimes it’s unfair to judge a new series (in any genre) on its first episode — unless it’s an obvious winner or outright stinker. So I’m here to report that after a disappointing premiere, NBC’s Canadian import, “Nurses,” has quickened its dramatic pulse and presence…

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#Canada’s foreign policy agenda in 2021

#Canada’s foreign policy agenda in 2021

“#Canada’s foreign policy agenda in 2021” In the iconic West Wing episode “Hartsfield’s Landing”—recently adapted by most of the original cast in a special urging Americans to vote—that romantic ideal of a president, Jed Bartlet, navigates a geopolitical crisis while juggling chess games with staff. He urges them to “see the whole board.” We hesitate…

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#Dad gets tattoo to match son’s birthmark

#Dad gets tattoo to match son’s birthmark

“#Dad gets tattoo to match son’s birthmark” A Canadian father endured painful hours under a tattoo needle to help his “self-conscious” son accept a birthmark on his torso. Edmonton-based Derek Prue Sr was inspired to get inked after noticing his son did not want to take off his shirt when he went swimming. “I knew…

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#10 pivotal First Nations rights disputes to watch in 2021

#10 pivotal First Nations rights disputes to watch in 2021

“#10 pivotal First Nations rights disputes to watch in 2021” First Nations are demanding recognition of rights in a chain of potential flashpoints across the country No region is exempt from the challenge of fulfilling Indigenous rights through action—a challenge that First Nations leaders say non-Indigenous governments have been slow or unwilling to face. Here’s…

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#Canada counts its dead much too slowly

#Canada counts its dead much too slowly

“#Canada counts its dead much too slowly” Jane Philpott: How many additional people died as an indirect result of the pandemic? It will be months before we know the answer, and that’s a problem. Dr. Jane Philpott held several portfolios as a federal cabinet minister, including Health. She is now dean of the Faculty of…

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