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TRENDING NOW: Santa actually delivers presents from a parachute
Santa on his way to deliver gifts via parachute. Some people think he uses a…
Evictions ‘catastrophic’ for B.C. seniors who lose affordable homes: seniors advocate
VICTORIA – British Columbia seniors who face eviction from long-term, affordable rental housing face "catastrophic"…
How 2023 became the year of unions in BC
British Columbia’s unions expanded at a rate not seen in almost two decades in 2023…
Edmunds testers seek out the fastest charging electric vehicles
How much range an electric vehicle has is a primary consideration for many EV shoppers…
The bathroom’s an ideal place for many houseplants. Some are even happy in the shower
The term bathroom décor often conjures thoughts of decorative shelving, a framed print or perhaps…
Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing is revived to show another side of life before eruption
POMPEII, Italy (AP) — A new project inside the Pompeii archaeological site is reviving ancient…
Time to replace your car? How to tell when repair bills are no longer worth it
TORONTO – Deciding whether to fix your aging car again or trade it in for…
University researchers confirm fire-generated tornado over B.C. lake in viral video
LONDON, Ont. – Researchers at Western University say they've confirmed that a fire-generated tornado occurred…
BC oysters: Unsung climate heroes for your holiday buffet
There are moments when Steve Pocock questions the wisdom of his chosen profession as a…
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of use…
TRENDING NOW: Bird wants to help with the paperwork
This little guy just wants to help with some important documents. Things take a turn…
Eby to target abuse after talking to dad of sextortion victim Carson Cleland, 12
VICTORIA – Premier David Eby says he had a heartbreaking phone call with the father…
Social housing wait-list grows 27 per cent in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Data from Metro Vancouver show the queue for social housing in the region…
Rising prices, shrinking libraries: How streaming TV is shaking down in Canada
TORONTO – Streaming television forever changed how Canadians watch their favourite shows, offering a seemingly…
Health authorities warn of rise in strep infections among B.C. children
VANCOUVER – Health authorities in British Columbia are warning the public about higher levels of…
Ukraine lawmakers vote to legalize medical cannabis and help ease stress from the war with Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s parliament voted Tuesday to legalize medical marijuana, after the war…
Is Canada’s fleet of water bombers fit for climate-change fuelled wildfires?
TORONTO – They're an easily recognizable part of Canada's fight against wildfires, playing a key…
TRENDING NOW: Drive-thru or horse-thru?
People try to go through the drive-thru on bikes, skateboards and other non-motorized transport, in…
Top prize in Spain’s ‘El Gordo’ Christmas lottery goes to tickets with the number 88008
MADRID (AP) — Lucky holders of 20-euro tickets with the number 88008 will be celebrating…
The high costs of wildfires in 2023: For homeowners the struggles carry on for months
HALIFAX – Seven months after a wildfire left a charred, 1,000-hectare scar on the western…
Now you see it, now you don’t: Banksy stop sign taken from London street soon after it appears
LONDON (AP) — The elusive artist Banksy displayed his latest work on a London street…
The checkered history of the poinsettia’s namesake and the flower’s origins get new attention
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long…
Eby to target abuse after talking to dad of sextortion victim Carson Cleland, 12
VICTORIA – Premier David Eby says he had a heartbreaking phone call with the father…
Republican proposal to legalize medical cannabis in Wisconsin coming soon
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical…