Month: April 2021

Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Alberta Right to Turn-Off-the-Taps Legislation

OTTAWA—The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that Alberta has the right to control the amount and destination of oil and other fuels flowing through its pipelines. The decision is a victory for the province in its battle with British Columbia over so-called turn-off-the-taps legislation enacted by Alberta in 2018, at the height of a…


US Legislation on China to Be Delayed, Lawmakers Say

WASHINGTON—A U.S. legislative proposal to allocate $112 billion for basic and advanced technology research and science in the face of rising competitive pressure from China will be delayed by at least two weeks, U.S. Senate Republicans and staffers said Monday. The bipartisan “Endless Frontier” measure was scheduled to be debated by the Senate Commerce Committee…


Military, Civilian Health Workers Heading to Hot Zones in Ontario, Nova Scotia

OTTAWA—Dozens of health professionals from both the military and federal public service are being deployed to some provinces as the relentless third wave of COVID-19 in Canada continues. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says help is on the way to Ontario and Nova Scotia already and discussions are underway with Alberta. That includes 60 Canadian Armed…


Boxing-Jordanian Boxer Al-swaisat Dies From Brain Injury Aged 19

Teenage Jordanian boxer Rashed Al-Swaisat has died in hospital more than a week after he sustained a brain injury at the International Boxing Association (AIBA) world youth championships in Poland. The 19-year-old Al-Swaisat was taken to hospital on April 16 where he underwent emergency brain surgery after he collapsed during the third round of his…


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Ottawa Tables Back to Work Bill to End Strike at Port of Montreal

MONTREAL—Federal Labour Minister Filomena Tassi has tabled a bill to put an end to the strike involving 1,150 dockworkers at the Port of Montreal. The move drew a strong reaction from the head of the Quebec branch of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Marc Ranger, who called the bill an affront to all workers…


Washington Governor Signs Ban On Native American Names, Mascots in Schools

Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Monday signed into law a measure banning Native American-themed team names or mascots at public schools in the state. Under the new law, Washington schools with mascots, logos, or sports team names such as Chiefs, Braves, or Indians have until this year’s end to either phase out those “inappropriate” symbols…


As Pandemic Surges in India, US Offers Oxygen, Related Supplies

NEW DELHI—The United States has decided to support India with oxygen cylinders, oxygen generation systems, oxygen concentrators, ventilators, therapeutics, personal protective equipment, tests, and other related supplies as the South Asian nation struggles with a huge surge in COVID-19 cases. Critics say the help has been slow in coming. Over the past five days, India has…


As Pandemic Surges in India, US Offers Oxygen and Related Supplies

NEW DELHI—The United States has decided to support India with oxygen cylinders, oxygen generation systems, oxygen concentrators, ventilators, therapeutics, personal protective equipment, tests, and other related supplies as India struggles with a huge surge in COVID cases. Critics say the help has been slow in coming. For the past five days, India has set a new…


Precious Time

High-end jewelry watches have it all: investment value, artistry, and functionality. In the past few years, new setting techniques, gem cuts, and more adventurous designs are changing the way jewelry watches look. There is a growing sense of fearlessness in the design, with larger gems, more color, and more drama. Gemsetting falls into that special…