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TRENDING NOW: Doggo prank calls pet store
When you work at a pet store you probably aren't expecting a call from a…
How to spot a Taylor Swift ticket scam as fraud reports skyrocket
TORONTO – As Taylor Swift prepares to close out her Eras Tour era in Canada,…
Right whale population grows 4% but extinction remains a threat
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine (AP) — One of the rarest species of whale in the world…
From showgirl feathers to shimmering chandeliers, casino kitsch finds new life
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Crystal chandeliers that once glimmered above a swanky lounge, bright blue…
DNA tests identify 19th-century teenager’s skull found in Illinois home’s wall
ST. CHARLES, Ill. (AP) — Investigators have determined that a skull discovered in the wall…
Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for ‘snowbirds’ on Florida’s Gulf Coast
BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The start of “snowbird” season in Florida is only weeks…
How has climate change shifted the odds of extreme cold? A new tool seeks the answer
Federal environment officials will be able to quickly analyze how climate change is shifting the…
Pizza inadvertently infused with THC sickens dozens in Wisconsin
STOUGHTON, Wis. (AP) — Pizza inadvertently laced with THC has apparently sickened dozens of people…
Majority of Canadians would vote for Kamala Harris in U.S. election: poll
WASHINGTON – If Canadians could vote in the U.S. election, a majority would choose to…
TRENDING NOW: Giant comb prank big hit at hair salon
This hairdresser pranks her clients with a massive, yellow comb. Some of her clients are…
5 million adults are without primary care in Canada: CIHI report
TORONTO – Eight-three per cent of adults in this country have a regular primary-care provider,…
TRENDING NOW: This water bottle prank is good, clean fun
This hilarious clip featuring a senior couple is an oldie but a goodie. She sets…
This wildflower could fight antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis: UBC research
Researchers at the University of British Columbia are using a North American wildflower called bloodroot…
Greens could be tie-breakers on B.C. climate policy
If the BC Greens end up with the balance of power in British Columbia and…
An Alabama judge appoints a mediator in a long-running medical marijuana dispute
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday appointed a mediator in the long-running dispute…
Oil removal work begins on ‘fragile’ Second World War-era wreck in coastal B.C.
An oil salvage operation is underway on the fragile wreckage of a U.S. army transport…
TRENDING NOW: That’s not a coaster it’s a snickerdoodle
It was a simple case of mistaken identity. And there's no rule that says a…
Quebec religion wants Health Canada’s blessing to use magic mushrooms in ceremonies
A Quebec-based religion is taking the minister of mental health and addictions to court, claiming…
What is the recreational drug ‘pink cocaine’?
A recreational drug called “pink cocaine” is getting attention and causing confusion since it doesn't…
TRENDING NOW: The real life ‘Air Bud’
Be warned, you'll probably laugh harder at this video then you should. And you may…
Kelowna’s New Galaxy Zone is Set to Strike!
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Planet Lazer, a well-known Kelowna adventure spot, has some exciting news for Okanagan fun enthusiasts.…
Potential listeria contamination causes frozen waffle recall in Canada, U.S.
An American food manufacturing company has issued a voluntary recall of various frozen waffle products…
Votes won’t be counted for Arkansas medical marijuana ballot measure, court says
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas voters won’t get to weigh in on a ballot…
How many smoke-related deaths from wildfires are linked to climate change every year?
Climate change may be contributing to thousands more wildfire smoke-related deaths every year than in…