The Liberal government’s cannabis bill passes a critical hurdle, China lashes back at Trump’s tariffs, and dozens of Indigenous communities face boil water advisories.
1. Marijuana legalization: The Liberal government’s cannabis bill is one small step closer to becoming law after it passed a critical Senate vote.
2. Trade war worries: The markets plunged Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs against China, sparking fears of an all-out trade war between two of the world’s biggest economic superpowers. In response, China has already boosted tariffs on U.S. pork, aluminum pipe and other goods.
3. Fresh water access: Nearly half of the world’s population faces water scarcity, according to the United Nations. Among those communities are dozens of First Nations in Canada grappling with 81 long-term drinking water advisories.
4. Brazen driving: Police in Nova Scotia said they clocked a driver hurtling through a school zone at 192 km/h – nearly four times the posted speed limit. A 20-year-old driver has been charged.
5. Lost and found: In January, a pro golfer said she lost her clubs on an American Airlines flight, and the company was unable to locate them. Weeks later, the clubs were found for sale in a used sporting goods store.
And one more thing…
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