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Easing COVID-19 restrictions too soon could jeopardize vulnerable communities
Federal officials stressed the dangers to long-term care residents and Indigenous communities if COVID-19 restrictions…
Seizure of snake, weapons makes for unforgettable call for Vancouver police
VANCOUVER – Police have seized a boa constrictor and multiple weapons after responding to a…
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit…
Little Richard, flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87
NASHVILLE – Little Richard, the self-proclaimed “architect of rock ‘n’ roll” whose piercing wail, pounding…
Save those hugs you’d give Mom on Mother’s Day: B.C. health minister, top doctor
VICTORIA – British Columbia's health minister and provincial health officer are urging people to save…
Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies from coronavirus at 75
LAS VEGAS – Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy, the duo whose extraordinary magic tricks…
TRENDING NOW: My dad asked what I was doing with my degree
Recent graduates can probably relate to the pressure from parents to turn their post-secondary education…
iN VIDEO: Grit and red wine: Famous war photographer beats virus at 97
NEW YORK – Tony Vaccaro's mother died in childbirth, and at a tender age he…
What’s that behind you? On virus-era TV, home backdrops star
Those who saw conservative commentator Bill Kristol on television one recent night may not remember…
Pandemic causing ‘unprecedented’ threat to beef and pork producers: industry
Canadian livestock groups say producers are suffering since COVID-19 outbreaks have caused closures and slowdowns…
Staggering job losses as COVID-19 deaths climb; wage supports extended
TORONTO – The economic brutality of Canada's anti-pandemic measures was highlighted on Friday with the…
iN VIDEO: White father and son arrested in black man’s fatal U.S. shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. – More than two months after a black man was shot to death…
B.C. finance minister says ‘hard road ahead’ with 250,000 jobs lost in April
VANCOUVER – The retail, food and restaurant sectors are calling for more help in the…
While Air Canada to implement fever scanners, they’re no ‘magic bullet’
Only a few months ago they looked like something out of a sci-fi film, but…
‘Deadpool 2’ production company fined by B.C. agency after woman’s death
VANCOUVER – The production company behind the megahit 'Deadpool 2' has been fined nearly $290,000…
Why did you buy that? Unearthing the roots of consumer choices in the pandemic
Toilet paper. Flour. Gardening supplies. Over the past two months, consumers have flocked from one…
TRENDING NOW: When even the dog is wary of your cough
You know things are getting out of hand when even the dog gives you the…
Mask hygiene: Experts say cloth masks need to be sanitized after each use
Canadians are growing more accustomed to wearing cloth face masks while walking around their neighbourhoods…
Experts warn of increasing car use, loss of transit routes post-COVID crisis
VANCOUVER – Getting around Stanley Park since the pandemic struck is a new experience for…
New Banksy art unveiled at hospital to thank doctors, nurses
LONDON – A new work by the elusive street artist Banksy, honouring health workers, has…
TRENDING NOW: This ‘Star Wars’ fan had some time on his hands
No big deal. David DeRasmo just programmed Alexa to make droid noises and play the…
Astronomers find closest black hole to Earth, hints of more
Meet your new but shy galactic neighbour: A black hole left over from the death…
As the pandemic makes delivery work more dangerous, should you tip more?
Every day around 5 p.m., Daniel Yoon straps on a mask, gloves and a backpack…
Canadian forces members killed in helicopter crash honoured in emotional ramp ceremony
TRENTON, Ont. – A nation already struggling with the emotions of a pandemic lockdown, a…