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New analysis indicates higher lethality of avian flu at B.C. ostrich farm: CFIA vet
An affidavit by Canada’s deputy chief veterinarian says new analysis has confirmed ostriches at a…
NATO scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drones in Poland, raising fears of war spillover
WOHYN, Poland (AP) — Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland in what European officials described…
South Africa to open new inquest into the 1977 death in custody of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa will open a new inquest into the 1977 death in…
$65,000 donation to help UBCO with research on wildfire monitoring cameras
The money is going to help researchers work on new technology to monitor and respond to wildfires more efficiently with a network of cameras around the backcountry.
Alleged murder plotters face B.C. court, in case stemming from jailbreak probe
VANCOUVER — A man accused of helping gangland killer Rabih Alkhalil break out of a…
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Utah college event; shooter in custody, FBI says
OREM, Utah (AP) — The person suspected of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk on…
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The Latest: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is fatally shot in Utah and a suspect is on the loose
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was…
Zohran Mamdani has a new goal as he runs for NYC mayor: cheaper World Cup tickets
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic…
Astros put RHP Luis Garcia on 15-day IL, recall Nick Hernandez from Triple-A
TORONTO (AP) — The Houston Astros placed Luis Garcia on the 15-day injured list Wednesday…
Vancouver’s Leah John within reach of LPGA Tour card as Epson Tour season winds down
Vancouver’s Leah John isn’t 100 per cent sure what it will take to reach the…
Drake may have surprised himself with his memories of ‘Degrassi,’ say doc makers
TORONTO — Getting Drake to participate in a new Degrassi documentary was not easy. But…
Packers and Commanders enter Thursday night matchup looking to build off season-opening wins
Washington (1-0) at Green Bay (1-0) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, Amazon Prime Video BetMGM NFL…
One of three suspects charged after 44 migrants found near border in Quebec gets bail
MONTREAL — One of three men charged with human smuggling after 44 migrants were found…
Anand says Canada is ‘evaluating the relationship with Israel’ after Qatar strike
OTTAWA — Canada is “evaluating the relationship with Israel”, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said…
Halifax activists urge CBC to cancel livestream of Canada vs. Israel tennis matches
HALIFAX — Halifax activists are calling on the CBC to cancel its planned livestream of…
Trump offers ambiguous initial response to Russian drone incursion into Poland’s airspace
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered an ambiguous initial response to Russia’s…
Robinson, Falcons are looking to generate more offensive balance behind Penix against Vikings
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga, (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are hoping to generate better support for…
Citing illness, Canadian rider Mike Woods pulls out of his swansong race in Montreal
Citing illness, Canadian rider Mike Woods has pulled out of Sunday’s Grand Prix Cycliste de…
Carney says temporary foreign worker program needs a ‘focused approach’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday the temporary foreign worker program needs a…
PM Carney calls for heightened pressure on Russia after drone incursion into Poland
OTTAWA — Canada’s defence minister won’t say whether Canada played a role in taking down…
Study estimates 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke caused 82,000 premature deaths globally
VANCOUVER — Smoke from record-breaking Canadian wildfires in 2023 caused an estimated 5,400 acute deaths…
David Bowie archive opens in London chronicling five decades of icon’s restless creativity
LONDON (AP) — When David Bowie died in 2016, he left a vast musical legacy…
Banksy mural of a judge beating a protester is scrubbed from London court
LONDON (AP) — The verdict on Banksy’s artwork on a courthouse wall of a judge…