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Harrison Ford won’t face any penalties over runway incident
LOS ANGELES – Harrison Ford will not face any penalties over mistakenly landing on a…
1 dead, 14 sickened in New Zealand typhoid fever outbreak
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – An outbreak of typhoid fever among a church community in New…
Flood-stricken city in Colombia mourns as death toll climbs
MOCOA, Colombia – Lines of people quietly walked the streets of Mocoa, followed by hearses…
6 Iranian migrants pulled from sinking boat in Channel
PARIS – French maritime authorities have rescued six Iranian migrants whose fishing boat was sinking…
Alberta’s Wildrose and PCs at odds over gay-straight alliances in schools
EDMONTON – Alberta’s two conservative parties, working on a deal to join forces, are at…
Manitoba premier says he’ll take prime minister’s word over research facility
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he’s now ready to move ahead with a…
Optics on Bombardier executive raises tests Liberals’ promises to middle class
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau refused Monday to denounce Bombardier for enriching its executives even as…
Younger sister of Tina Fontaine now missing, struggling with tragedy: family
WINNIPEG – The sister of a Manitoba teen who became one of the poster children…
Police: Officer shot man who tried to get inside patrol car
PENDLETON, S.C. – Authorities say a South Carolina police officer shot and killed a man…
No seats change hands in byelections, but Tories, NDP come on strong in Ontario
OTTAWA – Upstart Conservative and New Democrat candidates gave their heavily favoured Liberal rivals a…
Bikepacking adds a dose of fun to backpacking
PHOENIX – Backpacking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with the added bonus…
Building your own bocce ball court
John Paul Vyborny and his family discovered bocce ball while vacationing in the Bahamas many…
Take it outside: Backyards are for fun and games
Volleyball courts. Sand pits. Splash pools. Giant movie screens. You don’t have to be a…
Eclectic Al Fresco: Outdoor decor gets free-spirited
There are those who prefer perfectly matched furniture and a monochromatic colour scheme in decor.…
Justin Timberlake, Eddie Vedder to lead Pilgrimage Festival
NASHVILLE – Justin Timberlake will headline the next Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival and he’s…
Meningitis epidemic kills 336 children in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian and international health officials say a meningitis epidemic has killed 336…
6 Venezuelans arrested for taking bribes to give Syrians IDs
CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelan authorities say they’ve arrested six officials for taking bribes to issue…
Ask Brianna: Can I start a business if I have student debt?
“Ask Brianna” is a Q&A column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out.…
Authorities hunt for body of Basque militant killed in 1980
LABRIT, France – French authorities are searching for the remains of a Basque militant who…
US factory orders up 1 per cent in February
WASHINGTON – Orders to U.S. factories rose in February amid a surge in demand for…
Report: Man attacks tourist with Parkinson’s in car mix-up
ORLANDO, Fla. – Authorities say a 21-year-old Florida man attack a 66-year-old tourist with Parkinson’s…
Georgia officials hope to repair interstate bridge by June
ATLANTA – Georgia transportation officials hope to finish rebuilding a key interstate bridge by mid-June…
Greek police seek robber from bungled Athens break-in
ATHENS, Greece – Greek police are seeking an armed robber who hid in a wardrobe…
France raises concern over a journalist arrested in Libya
PARIS – The French Foreign ministry said Tuesday it is monitoring with concern the situation…