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NKorea puts border city in lockdown over suspected outbreak
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of…
Guide dogs helping blind runners stay fit despite pandemic
WEST SAND LAKE, N.Y. – Social distancing rules can make exercising a challenge for a…
FAA: Check engines on 737s that could shut down mid-flight
WASHINGTON – Safety regulators issued an emergency order directing airlines to inspect and if necessary…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he tested negative for coronavirus
BRASILIA, Brazil – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Saturday that he had tested negative for…
Regis Philbin, television personality and host, dies at 88
NEW YORK – Regis Philbin, the genial host who shared his life with television viewers…
Hurricane threatens Hawaii with with surf, winds, flooding
HONOLULU – Hawaii geared up on Saturday to face a hurricane that threatened to pummel…
TRENDING NOW: Hockey licence plate rivals spotted side by side in Kelowna
Julian McIntyre was in Kelowna when he spotted two vehicles with rival hockey team licence…
Federal agents use tear gas on Portland protesters
PORTLAND, Ore. – Thousands of protesters gathered outside the federal courthouse in Portland, Oregon, into…
The global march of face masks: A mirror on humanity
SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE, France – House keys, wallet or purse, mobile phone and …. oh, yes: face…
NHLers ready for awkward bubble moments: ‘I don’t think it’ll be too friendly’
Tuukka Rask doesn't expect any problems living under the same roof as his rivals. He's…
To photograph comet Neowise, it takes patience and placement
LINVILLE, N.C. – The newly discovered comet Neowise is only visible from Earth once every…
Edmonton man answered call for help, comforted victims of fatal sightseeing bus rollover in Jasper National Park
Ahad Saheem and his friend were taking pictures and drinking cold, clean water from the…
Cost of keeping some civil servants home for COVID-19 could exceed $600 million
OTTAWA – The federal government has lost at least $439 million so far this year…
Scheer, Blanchet call on Trudeau to resign over handling of WE Charity deal
OTTAWA – Both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Bill Morneau are facing calls…
Witnesses sought after woman pushed from New Westminster Sky Train platform
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – Police say a woman suffered serious injuries after being pushed onto…
Trump used Huawei CFO as ‘bargaining chip’ in trade fight with China: documents
VANCOUVER – New court documents accuse the United States president of "poisoning" the extradition case…
TRENDING NOW: Rollerblading kid adds leaf blower power
This child in New York state did what any kid with a need for speed…
‘Opportunity’ for B.C. election in fall, next spring or summer, premier says
VICTORIA – British Columbia Premier John Horgan isn't ruling out a fall election despite the…
B.C. parents should prep a plan B in case full-time school foiled: premier
VICTORIA – British Columbia Premier John Horgan says parents should prepare for a full return…
Noise that vibrates Earth dropped drastically after COVID-19 restrictions: study
VANCOUVER – An international team of researchers used data from seismic stations in 117 countries…
Experts say go-to personal finance rules younger generations hear from well-intentioned parents may no longer apply
Start saving for retirement in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan as soon as possible. Make…
NHL players eager to chase the Cup, but saying ‘goodbye’ to family isn’t easy
Bo Horvat bid an emotional farewell to his wife and newborn son earlier this month.…
New York man faked death to avoid jail but typo gave him away
NEW YORK – A Long Island criminal defendant tried faking his death to avoid a…
iN VIDEO: Portland mayor gassed amid protest standoff with US agents
PORTLAND, Ore. – The tense standoff between demonstrators and federal police dispatched to Portland, Oregon,…