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Author of the article: Lisa Johnson Publishing date: May 31, 2021  •  1 hour ago  •  4 minute read  •  Health Minister Tyler Shandro takes part in a press conference where he provided an update on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines through participating community pharmacies, in Edmonton Thursday March 18, 2021. The press conference was held outside the Shoppers Drug Mart at 5970 Mullen Way. Photo by David Bloom Article content The Alberta government will begin phasing out s...

The price of some upholstered home furnishings will jump significantly after the Canada Border Services Agency slapped countervailing and anti-dumping duties on imports of recliners, sofas and other . . .

Oxford University has reportedly suggested imperial measurements, including the mile, inch, pound and ounce, should be decolonised due to links to the British Empire.

Oxford University suggests imperial measurements could be researched in project to diversify Stem course Students are being hired to research what could be done to "diversify" maths and science courses 14 May 2021 • 9:00pm Imperial units were officially introduced in 1824, and were widely adopted across the British Empire and Commonwealth Credit: GETTY IMAGES Oxford University has suggested imperial measurements could be researched by students hired to try and diversify and decolonise its STE...

If passed, the proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act would extend so-called “refuse to issue” restrictions to all fines issued under the Emergency Program Act and COVID-19 Related Measures Act, as well as unpaid fines stemming from the federal Quarantine Act. “Those who refuse to pay their fine will be unable to obtain or renew their drivers’ licence or vehicle licence,” said Farnworth. “This will be retroactive, meaning it will be applied to any outstanding COVID-19 violatio...

Posted: May 11, 2021 State of emergency extended to May 25 The Province of British Columbia has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act (EPA) to support the province’s COVID-19 pandemic response. The state of emergency is extended through the end of the day on May 25, to allow provincial government staff to take the necessary actions to keep British Columbia...

Campaign for Royal Pardon for Metric Martyr greengrocer Steven Thoburn A campaign for a posthumous pardon for a Sunderland grocer prosecuted for selling bananas by the pound already has massive public support Get the latest Sunderland news and updates delivered straight to your inbox Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPr...

The state of emergency is extended through the end of the day on May 11, 2021, to allow staff to take the necessary actions to keep British Columbians safe and manage immediate concerns and COVID-19 outbreaks. It really does seem like unending but the world is still in the grip of the coronavirus and the emergency will be with us at least till the summer. By DESIBUZZCanada Staff VICTORIA – BC has again formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency manageme...

Exclusive: Scales of justice tilt in favour of pardon for ‘metric martyrs’ Convictions of traders for selling wares in pounds and ounces could be disregarded, meaning shops may again be free to use the measurements 2 May 2021 • 6:00am Georgia Thoburn, 24, is carrying on the campaign to clear her fathers name Credit: Charlotte Graham for the Telegraph Ministers are working on plans to pardon the so-called “metric martyrs” – five market traders who were convicted for selling their war...

Posted: April 27, 2021 State of emergency extended to May 11 The Province of British Columbia today (April 27) formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act (EPA) to support the province’s COVID-19 pandemic response. The state of emergency is extended through the end of the day on May 11, to allow staff to take the necessary actions to keep British Columbians safe...