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Hate crimes unit joins probe of international student's assault in Kelowna, B.C.
KELOWNA, B.C. - RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., confirm the BC Hate Crimes Team has joined an investigation into an attack on an international student in the city. A statement from the Kelowna detachment says ...
Mar 21, 2023
Edmonton zoo says 47-year-old Asian elephant Lucy is too sick to be moved
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Valley Zoo is releasing medical information about an elephant in its care named Lucy after animal rights groups protested for years that she should be moved to a sanctuary. The...
Mar 21, 2023
B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia pharmacist has been disciplined for claiming to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and falsifying provincial health records to hide his unvaccinated status. The College of P...
Mar 21, 2023
Ottawa needs 'made-in-Canada' response to U.S. Inflation Reduction Act: climate group
OTTAWA - As the federal government readies its spring budget, a climate group is urging Ottawa to pursue a "made-in-Canada" response to U.S. clean energy incentives. The Canadian Climate Institute pub...
Mar 21, 2023
HUNTER: Spring cleaning, social media style
THE SPRING EQUINOX, also known as the vernal equinox, came yesterday, March 20 at 2:24pm in the northern hemisphere. This is the moment the sun's rays shine directly down on the equator equally on bot...
Mar 21, 2023
Strong earthquake rattles Pakistan, residents flee homes
ISLAMABAD (AP) - A strong earthquake has rattled Pakistan's capital Islamabad and other parts of the country. Residents in the capital Tuesday fled their homes as walls started swaying and the quake w...
Mar 21, 2023
N.W.T. diamond mine reports spill of 450M litres of wastewater
YELLOWKNIFE - The Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories says 450 million litres of wastewater spilled due to a broken pipeline. The spill took place on Feb. 7 but wasn't reported until late...
Mar 21, 2023
Woodbine Entertainment hires longtime trainer Dan Vella as Horse People Liaison
TORONTO - Woodbine Entertainment has hired longtime trainer Dan Vella as its Horse People Liaison. Vella will assume his new position April 1. He'll serve as point of contact for owners and trainers r...
Mar 21, 2023
Breakthrough season continues for St. Louis City SC's Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert
Centre back Kyle Hiebert, who has helped expansion St. Louis City SC to a record 4-0-0 start in Major League Soccer, has been called up by Canada coach John Herdman for upcoming CONCACAF Nations Leagu...
Mar 21, 2023
Halifax high school student charged with attempted murder after school stabbings
HALIFAX - A 15-year-old student has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after two staff members at a Halifax high school were stabbed on Monday. Halifax Regional Police issued a statement...
Mar 21, 2023
