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Canadian musician Matthew Good cancels U.S. shows due to Trump administration
Canadian musician Matthew Good says he’s cancelling his U.S. tour dates because of President Donald…
Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy, survey finds
MONTREAL — A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest…
A London music festival cancels its final night after ELO’s Jeff Lynne pulls out
LONDON (AP) — A two-week-long music festival in central London has cancelled its final night…
A Berlin doctor goes on trial, accused of murdering 15 patients
BERLIN (AP) — A German doctor went on trial in Berlin Monday, accused of murdering…
US aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa, with global impact
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Just a week had remained before scientists in South Africa were to…
Scrutiny for supervised drug consumption site in Victoria’s ‘Downtown Eastside’
VICTORIA — The value of a supervised consumption site in the heart of Victoria’s most…
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he never meant to insult Toronto’s Rogers Stadium
TORONTO — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he didn’t mean to insult Toronto’s newest concert…
‘The Salt Path’ is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it’s mired in controversy
LONDON (AP) — “The Salt Path” is a memoir of resilience and courage that captured…
David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, has died
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a…
Cyclist struck while training with Mountie for B.C. fundraiser dies of injuries
PRINCE GEORGE — One of two cyclists who was struck in a hit and run…
Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine doses
The federal government on Saturday dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing…
Some Ontario doctors can treat family members as regulatory college relaxes rules amid shortage
TORONTO — The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is relaxing its policy against…
B.C. girl’s mother ‘disgusted’ as minister says rare-disease funds are denied
The mother of a nine-year-old British Columbia girl with a rare and deadly disease says…
Justin Bieber delves into fame, faith, fatherhood with highly anticipated ‘Swag’
A reflective Justin Bieber is baring his soul on a surprise album that has the…
Pride Toronto must return to its political roots, advocates say as sponsors leave
TORONTO — As a major funding shortfall looms over Pride Toronto, some prominent LGBTQ+ advocates…
Corus to stop distributing Nickelodeon, four other kids’ entertainment channels
Corus Entertainment Inc. plans to wind down five kids’ channels later this summer as the…
Justin Bieber releases ‘Swag,’ his long-awaited seventh album: Hear the best songs
NEW YORK (AP) — Never say never! Justin Bieber surprised fans Friday by releasing “Swag,”…
Moulin Rouge’s red windmill sails restored and turning again
PARIS (AP) — The iconic red windmill sails of Paris’ Moulin Rouge cabaret are turning…
Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to 2 further charges over London nightclub assault case
LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty to two further…
Northern Arizona resident dies from plague
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, health…
Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries, UN agency says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over…
Giveon’s ‘Beloved’ highlights the universal commonality of love and romance struggles
NEW YORK (AP) — Giveon has been on a quest for musical and personal growth…
Bullet holes riddle windows of Indian star Kapil Sharma’s Surrey, B.C., restaurant
Police in British Columbia are investigating after shots were fired at a restaurant linked to…
Ten British Columbians in hospital with the measles, as disease spreads in north
VICTORIA — Ten people are hospitalized with measles in British Columbia, with one active, contagious…