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US lawsuits claim Kuwaiti officials embezzled over $100M
LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Justice Department has filed a series of lawsuits seeking to…
Atlanta lowering flags indefinitely to honour Rep. John Lewis
Atlanta will lower flags to half-staff indefinitely to honour Rep. John Lewis, who represented the…
Toronto protesters call for defunding police; damage statues, several arrests
TORONTO – Three protesters were arrested Saturday after supporters of Black Lives Matter threw paint…
Blue Jays can’t play home games in Toronto after federal government rejects plan
TORONTO – The Blue Jays can't play home games in Toronto this season after the…
TRENDING NOW: Wobbegong shark found in tide pool
Once these sharks bite, they don't let go. Wobbegongs are bottom-dwelling sharks, mostly found at the…
Quebec becomes first province to make masks mandatory in indoor public spaces
MONTREAL – Quebec became the first province in Canada to require mask-wearing in all indoor…
Its $11M makeover complete, the Mayflower II is sailing home
Cue the cameras: The Mayflower II is ready for its closeup and its journey home.…
Infant in Vancouver hospital newborn care unit infected with COVID-19
VANCOUVER – More people are testing positive for COVID-19 in British Columbia, including a baby…
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
What role children play in the coronavirus pandemic is the hot-button question of the summer…
Canadian company hoping Tom Hanks has ‘Big’ impact as physical distance marker
TORONTO – It could be "A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood" if you come across…
Education minister says B.C. gained the advantage when it allowed schools to open in June
LANGFORD, B.C. – British Columbia's education minister says there's no substitute for in-class work and…
Liberals revise COVID-19 wage subsidy, ease eligibility in bid to boost takeup
OTTAWA – Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the Liberals are easing eligibility rules for the…
Queen makes 100-year-old veteran a knight; no kneeling required
LONDON – In the end, Sir Tom didn’t need to rise. On a day infused…
B.C. Premier apologizes, says he misspoke on comments about drug addiction
LANGFORD, B.C. – British Columbia's premier is apologizing for comments he made Thursday comparing the…
UPDATE: COVID-19 outbreaks reported at Site C and Vancouver hospital newborn care unit
VANCOUVER – Two new COVID-19 outbreaks in British Columbia have been confirmed at a hospital…
TRENDING NOW: Gas station disappears into white cloud
The fire suppression system at this gas station in Quincy, Massachusetts malfunctioned sending foam shooting down…
Spacecraft snaps closest pictures of sun, ‘campfires’ abound
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A European and NASA spacecraft has snapped the closest pictures ever…
Resist comparing Canada, U.S. on Indigenous rights, say experts, activists
WASHINGTON – One of the oldest professional football teams in the United States is finally…
Federal government’s emergency benefits program becomes a flashpoint as businesses reopen
TORONTO – Canada's emergency response benefits have become a flashpoint, as employers seek to recall…
Feds, provinces reach deal on funding for reopening, Trudeau announces
The federal, provincial and territorial governments have reached a deal on billions of dollars in…
Study showing more COVID-19 infections than test rates will guide B.C. response
VICTORIA – A study of COVID-19 infection rates in British Columbia confirms far more people…
TRENDING NOW: These guys use a laser pointer to play with a gator
These guys are calling the four-foot alligator chasing the dot from a laser pointer in…
UPDATE: Canada, US, UK intel agencies accuse Russian hackers of trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine data
OTTAWA – Canada, Britain and the United States denounced Russian hackers for trying to steal…
Survey says businesses tepid toward B.C. COVID recovery plan and seek bold response
VANCOUVER – The latest survey of businesses in British Columbia reveals few are confident the…