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– Environment Canada ramps up its weather advisories as Hurricane Earl stays on course for the Maritimes.
– Dustin Paxton must undergo a psychiatric evaluation as he awaits trial on charges of forcible confinement and assault in two separate cases, a Calgary judge says.
– A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand’s South Island, but no immediate tsunami alert has been issued, and no injuries have been reported.
– Awso Peshdary, an Ottawa man detained on assault charges while under surveillance during an RCMP anti-terrorism investigation, has been granted bail.
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Vancouver Sun
– A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked New Zealand’s second largest city Christchurch early Saturday, causing widespread damage including the collapse of some buildings and power outages, witnesses and the U.S. geological survey said.
– A 30-day psychiatric assessment has been ordered for a Calgary man facing charges in the horrific beating of his former roommate and in connection with the alleged assault and confinement of an underage girl last year.
– The National Hockey League and the NHL Players’ Association have reportedly reached an agreement on a change to the rules regarding long-term contracts that will enable star scorer Ilya Kovalchuk to join the New Jersey Devils.
– Emergency officials in Atlantic Canada have issued stark public warnings about the threat posed by hurricane Earl, expected to strike the coasts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia on Saturday.
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The Tyee News
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Feminism has been failing the mothers of people with serious mental illnesses.
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We need to rethink our recycling policies and adopt a better approach.
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