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Peter Nygard's lawyers ask court to review decision to deny him bail pending appeal

Peter Nygard's lawyers ask court to review decision to deny him bail pending appeal

TORONTO — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard's legal team has asked an Ontario court to review a decision to deny him bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions and sentence.
UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal

UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal

LONDON (AP) — Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke began its journey through Parliament on Tuesday.
Ontario making GO Transit free for veterans, members of Canadian Armed Forces

Ontario making GO Transit free for veterans, members of Canadian Armed Forces

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — Veterans and current full-time members of the Canadian Armed Forces will soon be able to ride GO Transit for free.
UK introduces a tough anti-tobacco bill but smokers can puff away in pub gardens for now

UK introduces a tough anti-tobacco bill but smokers can puff away in pub gardens for now

LONDON (AP) — Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke began its journey through Parliament on Tuesday.
Arizona voters to decide on expanding abortion access months after facing a potential near-total ban

Arizona voters to decide on expanding abortion access months after facing a potential near-total ban

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona voters are set to decide whether to guarantee the right to abortion in the state constitution — a vote that could cement access after the presidential battleground came close to a near-total ban earlier this year.
New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over ‘pregnancy outcomes’

New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over ‘pregnancy outcomes’

ALBANY, N.Y.
Abortion is on the ballot in nine states and motivating voters across the US

Abortion is on the ballot in nine states and motivating voters across the US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in nine states are deciding whether their state constitutions should guarantee a right to abortion, weighing ballot measures that are expected to spur turnout for a range of crucial races.
Competing abortion proposals highlight a record number of ballot measures in Nebraska

Competing abortion proposals highlight a record number of ballot measures in Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska will have a record number of petition-initiated measures on the ballot Tuesday, including two competing ones that address abortion rights.
Trial begins for Regina chiropractor accused of sexually assaulting patients

Trial begins for Regina chiropractor accused of sexually assaulting patients

REGINA — A jury trial has begun for a Regina chiropractor accused of sexually assaulting seven women over 10 years while they were under his care. Prosecutor Jackie Lane, in an opening statement, told court Monday that Dr.
Vernon Adams Jr. was 'crushed' by decision to keep Nathan Rourke as Lions starting QB

Vernon Adams Jr. was 'crushed' by decision to keep Nathan Rourke as Lions starting QB

VANCOUVER — Vernon Adams Jr. said it was difficult this season when the B.C. Lions decided to keep starting Nathan Rourke at quarterback, even after he had recovered from an injury.