Five stories in the news for Thursday, Sept. 6——NAFTA TALKS MARCH AHEADForeign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to meet with her counterpart, U.S. trade czar Robert Lighthizer, in Washington today. ——SUBSTANCE ABUSE ANNOUNCEMENT COMINGCanada’s health minister is expected to announce new measures to prevent substance abuse at an opioid symposium in Toronto today. ——STAR-STUDDED TIFF GETS UNDERWAYThe Toronto International Film Festival kicks off today with the world premiere of the Netflix historical drama “Outlaw King” — the first-ever movie from a streaming giant to open an international film festival. ——ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS LAUNCH KILLER WHALE LAWSUITA collection of conservation groups has teamed up to launch legal action aimed at protecting endangered southern resident killer whales. ——ALSO IN THE NEWS TODAY:— Lt.-Gov.

Source: National Post September 06, 2018 08:15 UTC