‘Disturbing’ scenes, record overdoses, as powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply

VANCOUVER — Last weekend, frontline health workers in Trail, B.C., reported “disturbing” scenes to Dr. Karin Goodison, medical health officer with Interior Health. She said workers were finding about 20

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Elderly woman injured after being struck by a vehicle in Whitby

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An elderly woman has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Whitby. Durham police were called

Forget landscaping. Solar farms are now using ‘lamb-scaping’

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As is the case for many things in farming, solar grazing started as an experiment for Chris Moore and Lyndsey

Iran supreme leader signals upcoming crackdown on protesters ‘ruining their own streets’ for Trump

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Protests in Iran raged Friday night in the Islamic Republic, online videos purported to

Ottawa musician turns to crowdfunding to cover U.S. tour visa costs

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The award-winning blues musician JW-Jones was stressed when he found out his work visa wouldn’t be approved in time for

Canada condemns Russia’s use of hypersonic missile as escalation in Ukraine war

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is joining European leaders in condemning Russia’s use of a powerful hypersonic missile on

Flu has peaked in Canada while cases remain high but ‘stable or decreased’: PHAC

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TORONTO — The flu season likely peaked in Canada over the holidays at the highest rate the country has seen

2 kite surfers rescued from waters at Cherry Beach

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Emergency crews rescued two kite surfers in distress at Cherry Beach on Friday. Crews were called to Cherry Beach Clarke

Alberta’s Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals

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EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to further speed up its approval process for major projects,

Military to aid Manitoba First Nation hit by power outage, frozen pipes

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PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. — The federal government has agreed to send in military help to a northern Manitoba First