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Search suspended for plane lost in waters between Vancouver Island and Washington state
VICTORIA – The search for a small plane that issued a mayday distress call before…
‘Pacemaker for the spine:’ Study improves quality of life for man with spinal injury
CALGARY – A paralyzed Alberta doctor has gone from performing surgery to being a test…
Bernie Sanders’ mittens, memes help raise $1.8M for charity
About those wooly mittens that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration, sparking…
Eyewear collection with Indigenous flair named after B.C.’s top health officials
A philanthropic eyewear brand that incorporates Indigenous art into its designs has just launched a…
Vaccines, boosters, sequencing: What we know about the fight against COVID variants
Genomic sequencing will be key in determining the prevalence of new, more transmissible variants of…
iN VIDEO: No Mardi Gras parades, so thousands make ‘house floats’
NEW ORLEANS – You just can’t keep a good city down, especially when Mardi Gras…
Carved stone pillar found on B.C. beach is an Indigenous artifact
VICTORIA – The Royal B.C. Museum says it has confirmed a carved stone pillar found…
Man accused of attempted murder in Osoyoos elects trial by judge
The man accused of attempted murder in connection to a shooting in Osoyoos in October…
Oscar and Emmy-winning actor Cloris Leachman dies at 94
LOS ANGELES – Cloris Leachman, an Oscar-winner for her portrayal of a lonely housewife in…
TRENDING NOW: Willie Nelson deep fake will blow your mind
Be prepared to take a 'trip' with this deep fake featuring Willie Nelson and a…
Vancouver police officer’s leg broken during dispute with man over mask order
Vancouver police say an officer broke his leg in a confrontation after a man refused…
TRU prof uses computer program to find way to ski all Sun Peaks Nordic trails, in one day
The increasingly popular Sun Peaks Nordic trail system boasts 35 kilometres of groomed trails. Looked…
The list of offences that will get you fired has grown thanks to COVID-19
One year ago, hosting a pizza party with co-workers or showing up to work with…
Too many new pet owners, not enough vets make getting animal care a problem
CALGARY – Dr. Liz Ruelle says it was a difficult decision to close her veterinary…
Cougar euthanized after severely mauling a man north of Vancouver
WHISTLER, B.C. – A cougar has attacked and severely mauled a man in British Columbia.…
Calgary company begins human trials for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate
CALGARY – Human clinical trials have begun in Toronto for a proposed COVID-19 vaccine made…
Travel concerns pressing as more transmissible COVID variants emerge: experts
More than two weeks after Canada implemented a rule that incoming airline passengers must show…
The end of hugs: How COVID-19 has changed daily life a year after Canada’s first case
MONTREAL – On January 25th, 2020, Canadians were still living their lives like they always…
‘Fraggle Rock’ children’s puppet series reboot starts production in Calgary
TORONTO – Dance your cares away, "Fraggle Rock" fans — the fluffy-haired creatures are back…
South Okanagan MP Cannings to run again in next federal election
Current NDP MP for the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding, Richard Cannings, is throwing his hat…
Great Canadian Gaming CEO resigns after travel to Yukon: media reports
TORONTO – Officials with the Yukon government have confirmed the identities of a couple from…
TRENDING NOW: Wait, what? There’s a bear behind me?
There nothing like a bear on your tail to motivate you to go fast down…
Year after lockdown, Wuhan dissident more isolated than ever
WUHAN, China – One year after lockdown, Wuhan has long since sprung back to life…
WORLD NEWS: Thousands take to streets protesting Brazil’s Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO – Thousands of Brazilians took the streets for a second day Sunday…