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Embrace the smoke, and other tips for grilling vegetables at a Labor Day barbecue
When barbecue expert Steven Raichlen traveled the world searching for novel grilling traditions, he marveled…
‘Perfect is good enough’: Husband and wife sculptors reflect on 54 years of work
COCHRANE, Alta. – It's been a relationship forged in bronze. Don Begg and his wife…
A rare orchid survives on a few tracts of prairie. Researchers want to learn its secrets
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — On a remote tallgrass prairie in North Dakota, a secretive orchid…
Measures to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska can appear on November ballot
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A group seeking to legalize marijuana for medical use in Nebraska…
TRENDING NOW: The big dog teaching the little dog
This little pooch is taking singing lessons from the big dog in the house. Or…
‘We were expendable’: Downwinders from world’s 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — It was the summer of 1945 when the United States…
This bird species was extinct in Europe. Now it’s back, and humans must help it migrate for winter
PATERZELL, Germany (AP) — How do you teach a bird how, and where, to fly?…
An Israeli boy who broke an ancient jar learns how the museum is piecing it back together
HAIFA, Israel (AP) — As her 4-year-old son perused the Israeli museum’s ancient artifacts, Anna…
Neighbour held in disappearance of couple from California nudist resort. Both believed to be dead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police used a tanklike vehicle with a battering ram to smash…
Runners are used to toughing it out. A warming climate can make that deadly
Carolyn Baker, clad in a neon pink top and matching sunglasses, smiled as she ran…
Arizona office worker found dead in a cubicle 4 days after last scanning in
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Four days after last scanning in for work, a 60-year-old office…
‘Makes absolutely no sense’: Summerland council angered by provincial approval of controversial gravel pit
The anger among community and business leaders in Summerland is palpable after the provincial government…
Cash-strapped parents seek back-to-school deals as years of inflation take a toll
TORONTO – When August rolled around, April Hicke realized the $100 she typically gives her…
TRENDING NOW: This cat can be comfortable anywhere
This funky feline knows exactly how to be comfortable. In fact, he simply slides into…
Health Canada says expired COVID tests in BC are still good
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests that expired this spring can still be used to accurately detect…
BC United rebrand went ‘spectacularly,’ said Kevin Falcon. Yes, this was sarcasm
VICTORIA – BC United Leader Kevin Falcon couldn't resist sarcasm when asked on Tuesday how…
Ohio regulators: Marijuana sellers can’t give out food from ice cream truck
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Handing out food and drinks from an ice cream truck is…
iN VIDEO: Newborn rattlesnakes at a Colorado ‘mega den’ are making their live debut
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A “mega den” of hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado is getting…
TRENDING NOW: Behold the wasp assassin
This is how one beekeeper protects his precious hives. He's become incredibly adept at killing…
Gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw rally as ‘target of opportunity,’ FBI official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump searched…
TRENDING NOW: Patient pooch refuses to be rude
This patient pooch wants just a little bite of his owner's dinner, but refuses to…
A ‘gut-wrenching’ snapshot of First Nations Health in BC
Editor’s note: This story contains discussion about the wide-ranging health impacts resulting from settler colonialist…
iN VIDEO: Canada’s air guitar world champ on letting loose with invisible axe
After being named the world's top air guitarist in Finland, a 34-year-old Canadian man is…
TRENDING NOW: Watch this 102-year-old woman skydive
Manette Baillie jumped out a perfectly good airplane to celebrate her 102nd birthday and become…