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Agent: Master spy writer John le Carre dies at 89
LONDON – John le Carre, the spy-turned-novelist whose elegant and intricate narratives defined the Cold…
Former PM Brian Mulroney recovering after emergency surgery
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is recovering after undergoing an emergency surgery on Friday. A…
More US churches are committing to racism-linked reparations
NEW YORK – The Episcopal Diocese of Texas acknowledges that its first bishop in 1859…
‘So much loss:’ Blue Christmas services go virtual during COVID-19 pandemic
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, people would trickle into a dim and quiet Winnipeg church on…
‘Walk-of-shame’ comment prompts call to change police sexual assault investigations
VICTORIA – A woman's complaints about being asked about a "walk of shame" by a…
Charley Pride, country music’s first Black star, dies at 86
NEW YORK – Charley Pride, country music’s first Black star whose rich baritone on such…
Health Canada warns people with allergies to COVID-19 vaccine ingredients
With vaccinations against COVID-19 in Canada set to begin on Monday, the federal health agency…
COVID infection rate low in Alberta pilot project for international travellers
CALGARY – The number of positive COVID-19 tests in a pilot project for international travellers…
TRENDING NOW: Shawn Mendes reveals Canadian slang to the world
Celebrity Shawn Mendes has unveiled all the slang he knows, but how many of these…
Loss of snowbirds due to pandemic another hit to US tourism
PHOENIX – This is the first winter in five years that Steve Monk and his…
Trump loyalists converging again on Washington over election
WASHINGTON – Supporters of President Donald Trump are returning to Washington for a pair of…
iN VIDEO: Virtual exhibit takes an in-depth look at Canada’s avalanche history
If you’re at all interested in avalanches — or for that matter B.C. history —…
Canadian kids need media literacy education to match the rise of social networks: experts
Kids in Canada need greater access to up-to-date media literacy education to help them navigate…
Ship that sank 52 years ago off B.C.’s coast now polluting marine park
VANCOUVER – A cargo ship that sank off the west coast of Vancouver Island more…
iN VIDEO: Nightmarish Corona-headed party provocateur stars in new Alberta government ads
EDMONTON – Alberta is rolling out ads showing a party animal with a head that…
New federal climate plan includes carbon tax increases through 2030
OTTAWA – The federal government has released a $15-billion plan to meet its climate change…
Disney Plus to hike monthly price by $3 in Canada, introduces new Star service
TORONTO – Disney Plus is raising the price of its monthly subscription by $3 in…
Wayne Gretzky rookie card first to break $1-million milestone
Wayne Gretzky's name appears at No. 1 an astounding 60 times in the NHL's record…
B.C.’s midwives on brink of burnout crisis
British Columbia’s 300 midwives are calling on the province for support and better pay as…
‘A little bit of light:’ Jews find creative ways to observe Hanukkah during pandemic
From parading through the streets in menorah-adorned cars to learning to make traditional holiday treats…
iN VIDEO: New initiative shares lessons learned from tragic B.C. avalanche
A group of avalanche survivors want to get the word out about the dangers inherent…
Woman says she’d clean toilets to work at B.C. care home and see husband
VANCOUVER – Lynne Smith's daily visits to a long-term care home ended abruptly after a…
MasterCard, Visa end card use on Pornhub after allegations of illegal content
MONTREAL – Payments companies MasterCard and Visa say they will no longer allow their cards…
B.C. baby of mother in coma from COVID-19 is ‘strong and healthy’
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The aunt of a B.C. infant born while his mother was in…