canton

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Their research focused on Gossau Upper Secondary School in the northeastern canton of St. Gallen, which introduced flexible school hours three years ago.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

There are already calls for fire-safety inspection in Valais canton to be taken away from local town councils and given to the cantonal authorities.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

“The priority today is clearly identification, so that families can begin their mourning,” said Beatrice Pilloud, attorney general for Valais, the Swiss canton where the fire occurred.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Valais canton prosecutor general Beatrice Pilloud said an investigation was under way "to identify the circumstances which caused this dramatic situation to occur".

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

They only rid the canton of its few half-wild dogs.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel