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COVID-19 reinfection rates high among people who are homeless, Toronto study says
TORONTO – People who are homeless have high rates of COVID-19 reinfection, putting the health…
Victoria Monét, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll and Noah Kahan rock pre-Grammy Spotify gig
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Victoria Monét and Coco Jones brought smooth R&B and studied choreography,…
Eritrean troops are accused of abducting farmers and stealing livestock in Ethiopia’s Tigray
Eritrean troops are abducting farmers and stealing hundreds of livestock in border regions of Ethiopia’s…
Big nominations, diverse artists: Five Canadian things to watch for at the Grammys
TORONTO – Many corners of Canada’s diverse musical landscape will be represented at the Grammy…
Hospitalized man tells Japanese police he is a highly wanted fugitive, dies four days later
TOKYO (AP) — A man who died at a Japanese hospital this week told police…
In the news today: Experts say help support grocers and famous rodents make forecast
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
A ship carrying thousands of livestock returns to Australia after month-long ordeal
PERTH, Australia (AP) — A ship carrying thousands of livestock that has been stranded at…
Alberta premier’s policy changes around trans youth could be harmful: doctors
Doctors are criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for her medically “false” statements about transgender youth…
B.C.’s dramatic temperature swings put stress on bees and cattle
VANCOUVER – Recent wild temperature swings in British Columbia have raised concerns about the impact…
Quebec court upholds province’s COVID-19 curfew after Charter challenge
MONTREAL – A provincial court justice of the peace has upheld the Quebec government’s imposition…
A Dallas pastor steps into Jesse Jackson’s role as leader of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition
DALLAS (AP) — The civil rights group founded by the Rev. Jesse Jackson in the…
The debate over Native American mascots persists as some schools reinstate the logos
It was a passionate student letter in 2020 that caused the Southern York County school…
Health officer advises B.C. to offer smokable fentanyl in report backing safer supply
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s provincial health officer says there are serious concerns among clinicians over…
Tearful relatives of Maine mass shooting victims plead for change to prevent future tragedies
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Tearfully relaying scenes of blood, chaos and panic, family members of…
Federal investigators examining collapsed Boise airplane hangar that killed 3
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Federal investigators were working Thursday to try to determine what caused…
UN experts: Terrorist threat is high in Africa conflict zones and Afghanistan, and rose in Europe
The terrorist threat from al-Qaida, the Islamic State group and their affiliates remains high in…
B.C. attorney general apologizes to Doukhobors, offers $10M ‘compensation package’
CASTLEGAR, B.C. – Elizabeth Hlookoff says she got teary as she watched British Columbia’s attorney…
Bus firm and union agree to mediator’s plan to avert Metro Vancouver strike
VANCOUVER – Coast Mountain Bus Company and the union representing its transit supervisors have both…
Ottawa to wait until after next federal election to expand assisted dying eligibility
OTTAWA – Adults who want to use a mental illness as the sole basis for…
Georgia could require cash bail for 30 more crimes, including many misdemeanors
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia, once a self-proclaimed leader in criminal justice reform, is sliding a…
A look at some reaction to the Alberta government’s proposed transgender policies
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced changes to rules surrounding transgender youth. Policies include requiring…
Mother of Michigan school shooter denies any responsibility but wishes son had ‘killed us instead’
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — The mother of a Michigan school shooter testified in her own…
A Tennessee teen has pleaded guilty in the slaying of a prominent United Methodist Church leader
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of second-degree murder…
‘Preserving kids’ choices’: Alberta premier says transgender rules coming in fall
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says changes underpinning new policies surrounding transgender youth will come in…