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University of B.C. acquires rare book of Shakespeare's first collection of plays
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia has acquired a nearly 400-year-old copy of William Shakespeare's first collection of plays in a single volume, which is known to have preserved 36 of his...
Jan 12, 2022
Aritzia beats expectations as third-quarter profits more than double on revenue boost
VANCOUVER - Aritzia Inc. handily beat expectations as its net profit more than doubled on a big boost in revenues in the third quarter of its fiscal year. The Vancouver-based clothing retailer says it...
Jan 12, 2022
Senators taking extra week off, extend adjournment to Feb. 8
OTTAWA - Canada's Senate is taking an additional week off before resuming work in Ottawa. After consulting with the leadership of the various groups in the upper house, Senate Speaker George Furey say...
Jan 12, 2022
Sea-to-Sky at highest risk of avalanches as storms hit southern B.C.
VANCOUVER - Avalanche Canada is warning of a high risk of avalanches across the South Coast, the effect of a series of atmospheric rivers bringing heavy rain to the region. The organization says the S...
Jan 12, 2022
A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that while he supports measures to encourage vaccination, he needs more details before taking a stance on Quebec's co...
Jan 12, 2022
1/6 panel requests interview from GOP leader Kevin McCarthy
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection requested an interview and records from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday, shifting their investigation to...
Jan 12, 2022
Five to watch: Canada boasts Paralympic stars on the ice and snow
The dust has barely settled on the Tokyo Paralympics, and the Winter Paralympics in Beijing are just 50 days from opening. The Canadian team captured 28 medals -- eight gold, four silver and 16 bronze...
Jan 12, 2022
Forge FC confirms signing of two former Pacific FC attackers
Forge FC has confirmed the signing of forward Terran Campbell and midfielder Alessandro Hojabrpour, who helped Pacific FC to the Canadian Premier League title last month. In a departure from normal pr...
Jan 12, 2022
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP involves investigation of person falling through ice, bear spray and break in
Kamloops RCMP responded to about 281 calls from midnight Friday (Jan. 7) to 9 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 10). Below are some highlights from those reports. Man arrested for theft following bear spray incide...
Jan 12, 2022
'Nothing he couldn't do:' 101-year-old Metis veteran remembered for enduring legacy
A 101-year-old Metis veteran is being remembered for his powerful legacy, quiet strength and infinite kindness. Louis Roy died Tuesday at a long-term care home in the northern Saskatchewan village of ...
Jan 12, 2022
