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Experts worried about mental health toll in first full COVID winter
Psychologists have worried about the mental health toll of rising COVID-19 cases and tightened restrictions…
Natalie Portman releases children’s book of inclusive fables
NEW YORK – Natalie Portman is putting her body through the paces to get into…
Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
ROME – Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions in comments…
Rudy Giuliani caught in New York hotel bedroom scene in new ‘Borat’ film
NEW YORK – Rudy Giuliani is shown with his hand down his pants after flirting…
WestJet to offer full refunds for all flights cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
CALGARY – WestJet says it will begin providing refunds to passengers who had their WestJet…
TRENDING NOW: Dude tries to get stolen Banksy appraised on ‘Antiques Roadshow’
On a recent episode of the BBC's "Antiques Roadshow" a man tried to get a…
iN VIDEO: Canada Post urging early Christmas shopping as it gears up for online shopping rush
OTTAWA – Canada Post is urging Canadians to shop early this holiday season to avoid…
The end of double cupping: Tim Hortons ditches two cups in favour of one with sleeve
Tim Hortons is ending the practice of double cupping hot drinks, a move the fast…
Not spooked by the pandemic, haunted houses find ways around COVID-19
TORONTO – Psychotic clowns. Axe murderers. Bedrooms possessed by poltergeists. Many of the frights greeting…
Alberta man splits Lotto 6-49 win, with himself
An Alberta man who won a $5-million Lotto 6-49 jackpot last month had to share…
Counterfeit hand sanitizer recall at Dollarama a lesson for retailers: experts
TORONTO – Dollarama Inc. is removing a counterfeit and recalled hand sanitizer from its shelves,…
Florida man fatally shoots twin brother
GULFPORT, Fla. – A Florida man fatally shot his twin brother while they were joking…
Political tricks in House of Commons risk treating Canadians to a snap fall election
OTTAWA – The federal New Democrats on Tuesday were once again grappling with a decision…
TRENDING NOW: Check out this guy’s head-banging Halloween light show
He's at it again. Tom BetGeorge does an amazing job with his annual Halloween display.…
Vancouver Island rural residents warned to protect pets after bear attacks llama
SAANICH, B.C. – A black bear is believed to have killed a llama on Vancouver…
Google faces landmark antitrust case filed by US Justice Dept.
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for antitrust violations, alleging that it…
Jeff Bridges ‘The Dude’ says he has lymphoma
LOS ANGELES – Jeff Bridges says he is being treated for lymphoma and his prognosis…
‘Toxic’ label will spur research into impact of plastics on human health, experts say
TORONTO – A proposed ban on some single-use plastics should serve as a wake-up call…
A plethora of pandemic gifts available this holiday season
NEW YORK – From masks and fresh reads to outdoor gear and Christmas tree ornaments,…
‘Sesame Street’ launches a podcast to help educate kids
NEW YORK – What has more letters than the alphabet? That's easy: The post office.…
Gifty new and unusual pandemic-proof games for the holidays
NEW YORK – The pandemic has proven there's no shortage of games to keep families,…
Opposition parties demand passenger refunds as condition of any airline bailouts
The Liberal government should ensure airline passengers receive refunds for flights cancelled due to the…
B.C. NDP leader ‘disappointed’ in high-profile candidate as chiefs call for removal
VICTORIA – NDP Leader John Horgan says he's disappointed that a former member of Parliament…
UPDATE: B.C. officials find no threat of tsunami in B.C. after earthquake shakes Alaska
VICTORIA – British Columbia officials say there is no local risk of a tsunami following…