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

"It's really horrible. It's a nightmare," said Shannon Bugnon, a 28-year-old retail worker from the neighbouring Vaud canton, home to many of the fire's victims.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

The Compulsory Measures Court in Wallis canton said in a statement it had duly "lifted the detention in custody" at a hearing on Friday.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

The Swiss canton of Valais has now banned pyrotechnic devices in all indoor public venues.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Most peculiar of all, the bound knight’s shield carried the three thistles and the chevron, with a red canton.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White