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A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo’s David raises questions about freedom of expression
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since…
From berries to sage, Anona Kampe teaches syilx Okanagan plant knowledge
Only take what you need, and use what you take. And whatever you don’t use,…
Financial mythbusting 101: Don’t get stuck on financial advice that doesn’t ring true
TORONTO – Finance tips and advice that worked decades ago aren't always relevant in today's…
Does your dog understand when you say ‘fetch the ball’? A new study in Hungary says yes
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Many dog owners believe their pets understand and respond not only…
Is this real? AI ramps up risk of April Fools’ Day foul-ups for corporate brands
Rebranding as “Voltswagen.” Shutting down Trader Joe’s. Emailing confirmation of a $750 food delivery. The…
Three youths arrested in stabbing death of teenager in Prince George, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Mounties in Prince George say three youths were arrested after a…
TRENDING NOW: Fierce lemming tries to scare skier away
This lemming has the heart of a lion. This skier was encroaching on this lemming's…
B.C. First Nation, Catholic Church announce ‘Sacred Covenant’ to be signed on Easter
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Vancouver's Catholic archdiocese is marking Easter with a commitment towards reconciliation with…
Don’t let the new car smell go to your head when borrowing to buy a car
OTTAWA – The thrill of driving a new car off a dealer's lot is appealing,…
‘Oppenheimer’ finally premieres in Japan to mixed reactions and high emotions
TOKYO (AP) — “Oppenheimer” finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated…
A Paris exhibit shows how the Olympics mirror society, from Nazi propaganda to fighting inequalities
PARIS (AP) — More than a sporting competition, the Olympics are also a powerful political…
Killer whale rescue team puts boats back in lagoon in effort to entice calf to ocean
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – A flotilla of up to 10 vessels, taking advantage of the best…
It’s a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this…
TRENDING NOW: Dog and toddler figure out how backyard slide works
Just a couple buddies showing each other how this playhouse works. The dog is a…
Schooling the fine art of Indigenous food sovereignty on BC coast
Joshua Charleson throws back the lid of an enormous cooler to reveal a cache of…
Driving along … and the roadway vanishes beneath you. What’s it like to survive a bridge collapse?
You're driving along, and without warning, the roadway drops from beneath you. There are a…
TRENDING NOW: Yoga with puppies
You might be thinking yoga with puppies is an awesome idea. I guess it depends…
‘Renters matter’: Trudeau promises renter bill of rights and protection fund
VANCOUVER – A federal government announcement that rental history could be used on a credit…
Indigenous nation gives stranded BC killer whale calf name: Brave Little Hunter
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – A marine scientist says he expects rescue efforts to help coax a…
How EU deforestation laws are reordering the world of coffee
BUON MA THUOT, Vietnam (AP) — Le Van Tam is no stranger to how the…
TRENDING NOW: Dog invades cat’s house
Talk about a sturdy cat house. Or maybe a dog house with a cat weather…
Five ways to fix emergency healthcare in BC
Medical students at the University of British Columbia have come up with five recommendations to…
Lawsuit accuses BC natural gas utility of deceiving consumers over environmental impact
VANCOUVER – An environmental group is suing British Columbia natural gas utility FortisBC, accusing it…
Orca stranded off Vancouver Island was pregnant; effort to save other calf turns on rising tide
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – A necropsy on the killer whale that died after being stranded off…