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B.C. study says childhood asthma rates declining as fewer antibiotics prescribed to infants
VANCOUVER – Childhood asthma rates have fallen because fewer unnecessary antibiotics are being prescribed to…
World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103
LONDON – Dame Vera Lynn, the endearingly popular “Forces’ Sweetheart” who serenaded British troops abroad…
TRENDING NOW: Failure to launch
Really, what's more interesting — homemade rockets that launch without a hitch? Or the ones…
Researchers crack mystery of dinosaur eggs missing from fossil record
CALGARY – Researchers believe they have cracked the mystery of why fossilized eggs of only…
Canada’s wealthiest one per cent hold 25.6% of riches
The concentration of wealth among Canada's richest one per cent is deeper than previously believed,…
Canada loses bid for seat on the United Nations Security Council on first vote
OTTAWA – Canada was humbled on the world stage Wednesday when it failed to secure…
Singh removed from Commons after calling BQ MP racist over blocked RCMP motion
OTTAWA – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh called a Bloc Quebecois MP racist Wednesday after a…
SUZUKI: Reimagining streets could lead to healthier cities
During the COVID-19 pandemic, cities worldwide have been repurposing streets to create more room for…
iN VIDEO: Dog-like robots now on sale for $75,000, with conditions
You can now buy one of those unnerving animal-like robots you might have seen on…
National parks to open campgrounds next week
OTTAWA – The federal environment minister says Canadians who have campground reservations in some national…
TRENDING NOW: Three-point shot with an excavator
Not only does the operator of this excavator manage to pick up a basketball and…
India: 20 troops killed in Himalayas clash with Chinese army
SRINAGAR, India – A clash high in the Himalayas between the world’s two most populated…
iN VIDEO: North Korea destroys empty liaison office with South
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – North Korea blew up an inter-Korean liaison office building just…
iN VIDEO: ‘Body Break’ series was created to battle racism
Television personality Hal Johnson, who co-hosted the Canadian health and fitness segment "Body Break," said…
Grizzly bear with white head spotted in Banff National Park by Calgary family
BANFF, Alta. – A second rare grizzly bear has been spotted in Banff National Park.…
Trust in police declines amid anti-racism protests: poll
OTTAWA – More Canadians are questioning their trust in the police as protests against racism…
US Open tennis tournie gets go-ahead for August
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday the U.S. Open tennis tournament will be held…
$500-a-week federal COVID-19 benefit to be extended eight weeks
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government's signature benefit for people whose jobs…
TRENDING NOW: Your moment of doggy Zen
Tired of all the doom and gloom in your news feed? This short video of…
With spotlight on policing failures, how can the system better respond to mental-health crises?
TORONTO – When someone broke into her car earlier this month, Meenakshi Mannoe considered calling…
Academy awards ceremony delayed because of COVID-19 pandemic
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of…
Senator calls for RCMP boss to resign, says Lucki doesn’t understand racism
OTTAWA – RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki should resign or be removed to ensure the national…
Concerns raised as people crowd rare white grizzly in Banff and Yoho parks
BANFF, Alta. – A wildlife photographer says he's worried about a rare white grizzly living…
Zero-tolerance: Canada’s top Indigenous leader calls for systemic change for policing
OTTAWA – The only way to overcome racism in Canada's policing agencies is to impose…