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Two members of the United Conservative Party have announced their opposition to a conscience rights bill critics say would restrict access to health care. Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie said Bill 207, a private member’s bill purported to reinforce Charter rights to conscience beliefs, is complicated and ambiguous. UCP MLA denies …

Inside Otis and Clementine’s Books And Coffee in Upper Tantallon, N.S., you’ll find more than just good reads and caffeinated beverages — six kittens and their mother have made a temporary home here and have free rein of the small shop. Customers are often greeted at the door by the …

This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. Regina Denney’s 17-year-old son Brian called her in a panic; he couldn’t stop …

A man in Pemberton, B.C., has gotten his dog back after a months-long battle with his ex-girlfriend that started with shared custody and escalated to her making a unilateral decision to keep the pet to herself in Vancouver. The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal, which deals with small claims disputes, recently …

From August to January, it’s hard to find a trapper in the North. Most are deep in the bush, working traplines that, in some cases, have been in use for hundreds of years. So they probably haven’t heard the news yet: they’ll have one less customer for their furs this …

WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find disturbing The dead baby found in a Saskatoon recycling bin one week ago was a girl, police said Friday. Police were called to an alleyway on the 400 block of Fifth Avenue N. on the morning of Nov. 8. They found …

Robert Latimer is adamant that he made the right decision. The Saskatchewan farmer was convicted 25 years ago of killing his 12-year-old daughter, Tracy, who had severe disabilities. Latimer wants that conviction overturned. Tracy Latimer had severe cerebral palsy and suffered chronic pain from repeated surgeries. She couldn’t walk, talk …

The Saskatchewan government has hired former Prime Minister Stephen Harper to help expand its trade relationships in Asia. Harper is the chairman and CEO of the consulting firm Harper and Associates, which says it “combines the global network, experience and insight of a G-7 Leader to create value for clients.” …

Once upon a time, at a table not very far away, a white cat made a face at a salad. Someone took a picture. The internet decided it was relatable and began making jokes. Now, more than one million followers keep tabs on the finicky feline. The cat’s name is …

New research finds areas in the Arctic with dwarf birch are experiencing longer periods with no snow, resulting in deeper thawing of the ground, and that may lead to faster thawing of the permafrost. While their impact varies, a paper recently published in the journal Arctic Science found areas with …