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Judge optimistic about improvements at Chicago-area ICE facility with alleged ‘inhumane’ conditions
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge expressed optimism Friday at the government’s progress in making…
Tragically Hip fully completely on board for Boi-1da’s World Cup music project
"I'm very excited to work with all these people … I can't wait for everyone to hear it."
THOMPSON: America is still a democracy despite Trump
"The results of last Tuesday’s off-year elections in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City, Pennsylvania, Georgia and California are unmistakable evidence that Americans are getting weary of Donald Trump."
Review: Zelda setting elevates hack-and-slash gameplay of ‘Age of Imprisonment’
It deftly expands on the source material's narrative and uses some of its trademark gameplay features to spice up the relentless combat.
Give caterpillars a ‘soft landing’ under your trees. The ecosystem will thank you
“But those caterpillars drop from the tree and they pupate in the ground. And how we landscape under those trees determines whether or not those caterpillars will survive.”
Vintage Hudson’s Bay blankets, more paintings headed for online auction
Some of them are almost 100-year-old point blankets with HBC's classic green, red, yellow and indigo motif, while others are slightly more recent and feature scarlet, lavender, wild cranberry, rose, empire blue and gold hues.
Prince Harry apologizes to Canada over ‘Hat Gate.’ Duke sorry for wearing Dodgers cap
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry went to Toronto for events marking the end of World…
CFIA employees face harassment and death threats after BC ostrich cull
"In the current climate, any CFIA employee who is publicly identified immediately becomes the target of harassment, including death threats, from individuals opposed to the CFIA's eradication policy in British Columbia at the ostrich farm.”
Mexico and France announce plan to boost economic and cultural ties after leaders meet
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and France announced plans Friday to boost their economic partnership…
James Watson helped crack DNA’s code, sparking medical advances and ethical debates
On a foggy Saturday morning in 1953, a tall, skinny 24-year-old man fiddled with shapes…
BC gov’t fined $760,000 for fatal wildfire ATV crash and crew entrapped by fire
The incidents date back to the 2023 wildfife season.
‘No credible evidence’ of gun at Kamloops high school after lockdown
Police are keeping a presence in the area of the school due to threatening social media posts.
Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino hired as third base coach of the Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Baltimore Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino was hired Friday as third…
Family of Ottawa mass murder victims calls on immigration department for help
OTTAWA — The brother and father of an Ottawa man whose wife and four children…
Canadian company Premier Tech ends association with Israel-based cycling team
RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP — Canadian company Premier Tech is ending its association with an Israel-based cycling team…
iN PHOTOS: Farm animals love donated pumpkins in Okanagan, Kamloops
“Most of our animals eat pumpkins and it’s quite funny to watch them."
Name of founding Hells Angels member appears on Montreal-area tombstone
MONTREAL — The name of a founding member of the Hells Angels in Canada has…
Bills aim to extend winning streak against Dolphins in Sunday’s AFC East matchup
Buffalo (6-2) at Miami (2-7) Sunday, 1 p.m., EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Bills by…
Carney tells business crowd a new pipeline project is ‘going to happen’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney came close to telling a Bay Street audience Friday…
B.C. RCMP trio violated code of conduct with racist, sexist messages: adjudicator
An RCMP adjudicator has found three B.C constables failed to treat people with respect and…
B.C. government workers voting through to Thursday on tentative agreement
BURNABY — Members of the British Columbia General Employees’ Union have begun voting on the…
‘It’s time we get going:’ captain Connor McDavid wants more urgency from Oilers
EDMONTON — Connor McDavid says it’s time for the Edmonton Oilers to get their act…
Poilievre lays out market-first opposition to Carney’s federal budget in speech
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre needled Prime Minister Mark Carney over the size of…