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Family says man received MAID on psychiatric day pass, files wrongful-death lawsuit
VANCOUVER — The family of a 52-year-old man who received medical assistance in dying while…
Britain’s Stonehenge is yet again a source of fascination ahead of the winter solstice
LONDON (AP) — It’s that time of year when crowds of pagans, druids, hippies and…
Canadiens’ hockey boss has ‘no concern’ about GM’s trip to Russia
DETROIT — Montreal executive vice-president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton says he has “no concern”…
A beginner’s guide to Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United…
‘Sonic 3’ star Lee Majdoub says Jim Carrey helped turn his bit part into a breakout role
Lee Majdoub says he was only meant to have a bit part in the first…
B.C. wants odd police haul forfeited — signed jerseys, XXXL high fashion, gold tooth
VANCOUVER — The B.C. government is seeking the forfeiture of an eclectic haul of sports…
Rwanda and WHO declare end of Marburg outbreak after no new cases reported
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — The World Health Organization and the Rwandan government on Friday declared…
Leap of faith: A few young women in US buck the trends by joining the ranks of Catholic nuns
PALMYRA, Pa. (AP) — It was a radical idea, and for many years she had…
Young nuns: Two diverse paths to a rare life of faith
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Less than 1% of Catholic nuns in the United States today…
Leap of faith: A few young women in US buck the trends by joining the ranks of Catholic nuns
PALMYRA, Pa. (AP) — It was a radical idea, and for many years she had…
The best and biggest concerts of 2024: Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, George Strait and more
NEW YORK (AP) — As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more…
Robbie Williams: ‘I’ve been a cheeky monkey all my life’
NEW YORK (AP) — It was after one particularly emotional premiere of the new biopic…
Slow fashion houses embrace made-to-order to reduce waste
TORONTO — On occasion, fashion designer and clothier Katelyn Woodburn is accused of running a…
Rwanda and WHO declare end of Marburg outbreak after no new cases reported
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — The World Health Organization and the Rwandan government on Friday declared…
Kehlani shares how taking risks earned Grammy noms while balancing mental health during activism
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While recording “Crash,” Kehlani faced a career-defining decision: Stick with the…
Is the NORAD Santa tracker safe from a government shutdown?
The military’s tradition of tracking Santa Claus on his gravity-defying sweep across the globe will…
NORAD’s Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids
The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track…
All Netflix wants for Christmas is no streaming problems for its first NFL games
Netflix is planning to provide plenty of gifts for viewers of its two Christmas Day…
Fentanyl fuels record homeless deaths in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Fentanyl fueled a record number of homeless deaths last year in…
‘Gravy Day’ is an Australian tradition inspired by an unlikely Christmas song by Paul Kelly
NEW YORK (AP) — To many Australians, Saturday is more than just Dec. 21. It’s…
Pearson Airport travellers may have been exposed to measles on Dec. 8
TORONTO — Toronto’s public health agency says people who travelled through Pearson Airport earlier this…
Fake nurse’s ‘deep seated dishonesty’ adds four more years to prison term: B.C. judge
VANCOUVER — A fake nurse who “used a weapon each time she inserted a needle”…
Texas man whose execution was halted in shaken baby case is again stopped from testifying
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A second attempt by Texas lawmakers to bring a man on…
‘Kim’s Convenience’ to return to Toronto stage
TORONTO — “Kim’s Convenience” is returning to a Toronto stage. The play that spawned the…