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Sean Wang made a home movie. Now, he and his grandmothers are going to the Oscars
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Wang’s two grandmothers live together. They read the newspaper together.…
Despite council support, VCH no longer considering contentious drug consumption site
Vancouver Coastal Health says it is no longer considering a stand-alone supervised consumption site in…
In the news today: Canada-led NATO mission gets boost, BC safe-use site off the table
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Warning signs mounted before Texas shooter entered church with her son, former mother-in-law says
HOUSTON (AP) — The former mother-in-law of the woman who opened fire at a Houston…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs’ Super Bowl…
Assisted-dying expansion delay not based on stereotypes around mental illness: Virani
OTTAWA – Canada’s justice minister is rejecting charges that the federal government is perpetuating mental-illness…
First Nations, Jim Balsillie slam government over lack of consultation on AI bill
OTTAWA – The Assembly of First Nations is warning it could take the Liberal government…
Manitoba child advocate calls for more supports after family killed
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s advocate for children and youth is calling on the provincial government to…
South Korean court convicts 3 ex-police officers in cover-up of deadly Halloween crowd crush
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court on Wednesday convicted three former police…
Some worry California proposition to tackle homelessness would worsen the problem
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging voters to approve a…
Tinder, Hinge and other dating apps encourage ‘compulsive’ use, lawsuit claims
Stuck in a dating app loop with no date in sight? A lawsuit filed Wednesday…
Things to know about California’s Proposition 1
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters this March will decide on a statewide ballot measure…
Nebraska Republican gives top priority to bill allowing abortions in cases of fatal fetal anomalies
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker who tanked an effort last year by his…
House Homeland chairman announces retirement a day after leading Mayorkas’ impeachment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Green on Wednesday announced that he…
North Vancouver RCMP warn of radioactive material in equipment in stolen car
VANCOUVER – Police in North Vancouver say a car stolen from an underground parking lot…
Migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border are down. What’s behind the drop?
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A recent decline in arrests for illegal crossings on the U.S.…
Missouri high court says Planned Parenthood can receive funding; cites failed appeal by state
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the latest attempt…
Richmond, B.C., council votes to back safe consumption site after fractious meetings
Richmond, B.C., resident Edward Cheung says many community members feel they know exactly what will…
Artificial intelligence, real emotion. People are seeking a romantic connection with the perfect bot
NEW YORK (AP) — A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became…
MIT suspends student group that protested against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza
BOSTON (AP) — The president of MIT has suspended a student group that has held…
Birth control, diabetes meds could be covered if Liberals clinch NDP pharmacare deal
OTTAWA – Pharmacare negotiations between the Liberals and NDP are on a knife’s edge, and…
Palestinians living in US will be shielded from deportation, the White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Wednesday announced that Palestinians living in the U.S.…
Fewer than half of people support assisted death exclusively for mental illness: poll
OTTAWA – Fewer than half of Canadians feel medical assistance in dying should be available…
B.C. cherry growers ‘reeling’ after January cold snap that damaged buds
KELOWNA, B.C. – This season will likely be the most challenging cherry growers have ever…