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Nothing to sneeze at: Global warming triggers earlier pollen
When Dr. Stanley Fineman started as an allergist in Atlanta, he told patients they should…
‘A blessing:’ Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco finds way back on the ice during COVID-19
AIRDRIE, Alta. – Ryan Straschnitzki says there is nothing like the feel of being back…
Icy cold claims woman’s life in northern B.C.
VANCOUVER – A woman has died as extreme cold grips most of Western Canada and…
TRENDING NOW: ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ trailer is blowing up the internet
The official trailer for Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier dropped Sunday and fans…
Canada’s Bianca Andreescu wins opening match at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia – When faced with adversity in her first competitive match in 15 months,…
Calls to open taps on mail-order booze in Canada echo century-old fight
John Skinner just wants to mail a case of his vineyard’s wine to family in…
5 things to watch for in the Canadian business world this week
TORONTO – Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
WORLD NEWS: Haiti’s president alleges coup conspiracy, says 20 arrested
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Haitian President Jovenel Moïse announced Sunday that police have arrested more than…
Alberta pork plant COVID-19 outbreak now at 80 cases, one death
RED DEER, Alta. – A company that operates a pork processing plant in central Alberta…
South Africa suspends AstraZeneca vaccine drive
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa has suspended plans to inoculate its front-line health care workers with…
Super Bowl ads aim to entertain with light humour
As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl 55…
Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?
It depends on where you're going. In an effort to limit the spread of new…
Grief persists for spouses of first responders, soldiers killed in line of duty
OTTAWA – Angela Gevaudan recalls the first year after her RCMP-officer husband was killed on…
MPs demand relocation of 2022 Olympics due to China’s abuse of Uighurs
More than a dozen federal lawmakers from all parties are calling for the 2022 Winter…
Five things to know ahead of the Weeknd’s Super Bowl halftime show
Super Bowl Sunday is ready for the Weeknd. Capping off a wildly unpredictable year of…
‘Very friendly, very small’: A look back at Osoyoos over the past 75 years
On Jan. 14, 1946 the small village of Osoyoos became a municipality. The first ever…
‘Hug tent’ provides safe embraces at Colorado elderly home
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – Lynda Hartman needed a hug. It had been at least eight months…
TRENDING NOW: The feta pasta recipe that’s breaking the internet
A TikTok trend that has gone viral is encouraging people to come up with their…
iN VIDEO: Her mom battled 1918 pandemic, she fights this one
SALINAS, Calif. – She’s 76 years old but nurse practitioner Sigrid Stokes is in no…
Solo Bowl: Canadians ditching NFL championship parties amid COVID spread
Marc Horton's annual Super Bowl parties are usually epic, day-long events, garnering so much attention,…
Hockey Canada cancels spring championships due to COVID-19
CALGARY – Hockey Canada has cancelled its 2021 spring national championships due to the COVID-19…
TRENDING NOW: 9 of the must see Super Bowl TV ads
The 55th Super Bowl Sunday is almost here, and as always, advertisers have pulled out…
BREAKING: Legendary Canadian actor Christopher Plummer dies at 91
Christopher Plummer, the Oscar-winning acting legend whose storied career encompassed stage, television and film, and…
Not child’s play: Chucky doll featured in errant Texas Amber Alert
SAN ANTONIO – Rest assured, “Chucky” is not on the loose. The Texas Department of…