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Blackhawks ban Native American headdresses at home games
CHICAGO – The National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks said Wednesday they are banning headdresses at…
Former military officer who ‘dabbled’ in child porn, pedophilia avoids jail time
COLWOOD, B.C. – A B.C. judge has decided not to send a retired military officer…
B.C. to announce today plans for September return to school amid COVID-19 pandemic
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is set to announce its updated plan for a…
Hydroxychloroquine in focus again as misinformation on the virus proves to be highly contagious
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – As the world races to find a vaccine and a treatment for…
Vancouver woman finds lost teddy bear containing her dead mother’s voice recording
VANCOUVER – Mara Soriano has spent the last four days checking the alleys and dumpsters…
Facing backlash, Ottawa announces full public inquiry into N.S. shootings
HALIFAX – Bowing to public pressure, the federal and Nova Scotia governments agreed Tuesday to…
TRENDING NOW: Little girl tries dark chocolate, instantly regrets it
She saw the unsweetened dark chocolate and why wouldn't she think it would be delicious?…
B.C. puts controversial overdose bill on hold, but groups say drop it
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government has paused legislation aimed at detaining youth under 19…
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test
The biggest test yet of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine got underway Monday with the first…
Lawyer claims Depp was misogynistic abuser of ex-wife Heard
LONDON – A lawyer for British tabloid The Sun claimed Monday that Johnny Depp was…
TRENDING NOW: How the kids in Colombia rap freestyle
These kids have got it going on. They're freestyling for tourist tips in Colombia, but…
Horgan advises drivers with non-B.C. plates to take bus to avoid harassment
VICTORIA – British Columbia Premier John Horgan says drivers who have out-of-province licence plates on…
Canada provides exception for U.S. students planning to study north of border
WASHINGTON – The federal government appears to have relaxed restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border that…
Twitter faces backlash over handling of anti-Semitic posts
LONDON – Some Twitter users are staging a 48-hour boycott of the platform over its…
Vancouver woman pleads for return of stolen teddy bear with late mother’s voice
VANCOUVER – "I love you, I'm proud of you, I'll always be with you." Those…
Police and protesters clash in violent weekend across the US
ATLANTA – Protests took a violent turn in several U.S. cities over the weekend with…
Olivia de Havilland, Oscar-winning actress, dies at 104
PARIS – Olivia de Havilland, the doe-eyed actress beloved to millions as the sainted Melanie…
Yukoners turn to farming to build self-sufficiency, market for local food
Yukoners are turning to farming to boost self-sufficiency and build the market for local food,…
Suncor Energy facing environmental charges
EDMONTON – Suncor Energy Inc. is facing seven environmental charges for an incident alleged to…
Amusement parks welcome back fewer guests with new pandemic precautions
TORONTO – Quebecers who have spent the summer missing the Goliath's 170-foot drops are in…
Divorcing couples may find mediation faster, cheaper during pandemic: experts
As the COVID-19 pandemic makes it harder for couples seeking a divorce to appear before…
TRENDING NOW: Lioness makes sure everyone knows who’s boss
COVID-19 is putting a strain on a lot of relationships — even in the wild.…
Body of civil rights icon John Lewis crosses Selma bridge
SELMA, Ala. – )The late U.S. Rep. John Lewis crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in…
Everywhere and nowhere: The many layers of ‘cancel culture’
NEW YORK – So you've probably read a lot about “cancel culture.” Or know about…