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

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

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

Late Sunday, police in Switzerland's Wallis canton said they had identified all of the deceased.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 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