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Remains found near Michigan music fest site, 6 years after fan disappeared
ROTHBURY, Mich. (AP) — Authorities are trying to identify human remains discovered near the site…
Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, is dead at 73
NEW YORK (AP) — Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling…
Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, is dead at 73
NEW YORK (AP) — Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling…
Case of B.C. teen with avian flu shows ‘worrisome’ mutation of virus
Infectious disease experts say the avian flu case that infected a 13-year-old in British Columbia…
Jets interview Ron Rivera for head coaching job and ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for GM vacancy
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets interviewed former Washington and Carolina coach…
‘Twisted and sexy’: CBC’s new comedy ‘North of North’ redefines Inuit women’s stories
In developing “North of North,” a new Inuk comedy co-produced by Netflix and CBC in…
Industry minister talks TikTok, Elon Musk and the future of his AI bill
OTTAWA — As the federal government battles TikTok in court over Ottawa’s order to close…
‘Star Trek’ now a Canadian enterprise. What made it so?
Olivia Chow has a model starship in her office. It’s the USS Toronto, a Parliament-class…
Bob Rae hopeful for UN development goals, despite ‘intractable issues’ worldwide
OTTAWA — Canada is trying to push the world’s nations to stick with the goals…
Biden’s final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported
President Joe Biden began his term in the White House with a broad promise to…
Verizon to bring Super Bowl FanFest to life in 30 cities, offering NFL championship hype nationwide
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Caesars Superdome may be the epicenter for the Super Bowl…
David Fincher gives ‘Seven’ a final, 4K UHD glow up for its 30th anniversary
For David Finche r, seeing “Seven” in 4K was an experience he can only describe…
Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be…
Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be…
British author David Lodge, twice nominated for Booker Prize, dies at 89
LONDON (AP) — David Lodge, a witty and prolific British novelist and critic who gently…
British author David Lodge, twice nominated for Booker Prize, dies at 89
LONDON (AP) — British author David Lodge, who was twice short-listed for the country’s leading…
Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption
Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange…
Quebec emergency rooms reporting major overcrowding, some at more than 200% capacity
MONTREAL — Quebec is experiencing serious overcrowding in its emergency rooms after the holidays, with…
MLB panel cuts Nationals TV rights fees by 20% for 2024-26
NEW YORK (AP) — A Major League Baseball panel cut the rights fees owed the…
Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple TV+ is hoping people will make a dent in the…
Man accused of hiding stolen ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers plans to plead guilty, attorney says
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man accused of long hiding a stolen pair of sequined ruby…
Rise in number of unhoused people seeking shelter in Montreal ERs as temperatures dip
MONTREAL — Montreal health authorities say a growing number of people experiencing homelessness are taking…
Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits
TORONTO — As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January,…
Museum of whale skeletons, painstakingly rebuilt over years, consumed by B.C. fire
It takes years to rebuild a whale. Just ask Jim Borrowman, co-founder of the Whale…