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Never too late: Pandemic propels older shoppers online
NEW YORK – In November, Paula Mont did something new: The 86-year-old, who hasn't left…
Uber survey: 26% of Canadian drivers rate company poor for dependable earnings
SAN FRANCISCO – A new report from Uber Technologies Inc. says its Canadian drivers and…
Dear Sir or Madam: Paul McCartney memoir due out in November
NEW YORK – Paul McCartney is finally ready to write his memoirs, and will use…
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine works well in big ‘real world’ test
A real-world test of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in more than half a million people confirms…
Vaccinating essential workers before seniors in B.C. could save lives: experts
VANCOUVER – New research from experts at Simon Fraser University suggests British Columbia should change…
Some travellers arriving at Toronto airport violating Quarantine Act
Several international travellers arriving at Toronto's Pearson International Airport have refused to comply with a…
Prosecutors drop drunk driving charge against Springsteen
The government has dropped drunken driving and reckless driving charges against Bruce Springsteen stemming from…
Not to be sniffed at: Agony of post-COVID-19 loss of smell
NICE, France – The doctor slid a miniature camera into the patient’s right nostril, making…
iN VIDEO: Mt Etna’s latest eruptions awe even those who study volcanos
ROME – Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, has awed even seasoned volcanologists in recent…
Mars rover’s giant parachute carried secret message
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The huge parachute used by NASA’s Perseverance rover to land on…
Relaxed drug offence penalties not enough amid deadly supply: B.C. advocates
VANCOUVER – Federal government proposals to relax penalties for personal drug possession are a positive…
Salmon farmers ask Ottawa for more time before closing B.C. fish farms
VANCOUVER – A report commissioned by the BC Salmon Farmers Association says millions of juvenile…
TRENDING NOW: Adorable dog knows who’s a good boy
When asked who's a good boy, Watson knows it's him — not the family cat.…
First Indigenous councillor in Terrace quits, cites systemic racism
TERRACE, B.C. – The first Indigenous member of council in Terrace, B.C., has resigned. Jessica…
B.C. ranchers push for more help in struggle to get their animals slaughtered
Julia Smith has a problem. Despite litters of fast-growing piglets and surging demand for her…
Canada’s ‘long-haulers’ without family doctor need primary care: medical association
VANCOUVER – The head of the Canadian Medical Association is urging the federal government to…
Canada missed chance to help homegrown vaccines move quickly last spring: developers
OTTAWA – Two vaccine developers in Canada say a lack of federal funding early in…
Air traffic controllers say potential cuts at Nav Canada would put lives at risk
OTTAWA – Air traffic controllers say Nav Canada is mulling layoffs even if it receives…
Former Oliver Elementary PAC treasurer pleads guilty to theft
The former treasurer of the Oliver Elementary School parental advisory committee who pleaded guilty to…
Stricter public health measures come into effect at Canadian borders, airports
A new Canadian health order requiring a three-day hotel quarantine for air travellers got off…
TRENDING NOW: Daft Punk is no more
Grammy award-winning French pop duo Daft Punk is hanging up their helmets after 28 years…
‘A Matter of Trust’: The grim reality behind Indigenous vaccine fears
Devin Sampare is clear that he’s not an anti-vaxxer. “My children got all the same…
Suze Orman on women, money and surviving the pandemic
Women are bearing a tremendous financial burden during the pandemic, primarily because of leaving the…
UAE weapons show draws major deals, traders amid pandemic
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – In spite of the surging coronavirus pandemic, major arms…