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Spanish eruption's end brings 'emotional relief,' rebuilding
MADRID (AP) - Authorities on one of Spain's Canary Islands declared a volcanic eruption that started in September officially finished Saturday following 10 days of no lava flows, seismic activity or s...
Dec 25, 2021
Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars
The world's largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies and scour the universe for hints of life. NASA's J...
Dec 25, 2021
B.C. pushes for black market cannabis to go legal, faces criticism from craft growers
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has convinced many illegal cannabis growers to begin selling legally in an effort to squeeze out illicit marijuana from the marketplace, but the efforts hav...
Dec 25, 2021
B.C. pushes for black market cannabis to go legal, faces criticism from craft growers
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has convinced many illegal cannabis growers to begin selling legally in an effort to squeeze out illicit marijuana from the marketplace, but the efforts hav...
Dec 25, 2021
Turkey dinners and cancelled plans: Canadians weigh danger of COVID-19 over holidays
Christmas Day for many Canadians this year means fewer people gathered around a twinkling tree tearing open presents, but others say COVID-19 hasn't changed their holiday plans. Several provinces have...
Dec 25, 2021
Police thank resident for turning in $9,000, money returned to business owner
VICTORIA - Police are thanking a Good Samaritan who found an envelope containing $9,000 in downtown Victoria on Tuesday and turned it in. City police say in a news release that the money was immediate...
Dec 24, 2021
Spanish king's annual speech warns against virus complacency
MADRID (AP) - Citizens should remain cautious as the coronavirus can still inflict widespread damage, Spain's King Felipe VI said during an annual speech - as infections in the country climbed to a ye...
Dec 24, 2021
William Nylander becomes 13th Leafs player placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocol
Toronto forward William Nylander has entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, giving the Maple Leafs 13 players sidelined due to novel coronavirus concerns. Nylander joins a growing list of Leafs in the l...
Dec 24, 2021
'You have to be aware:' scrooge-like scammers eager to steal your holiday cash and identity
NANAIMO - Winter holiday season is prime time for thieves and fraudsters who're all too happy to play the role of Grinch.Sue Labine, supervisor with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, said counterfeit me...
Dec 24, 2021
Steinauer named Ticats president of football ops, will retain head coach duties
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have named Orlondo Steniauer as the team's president of football operations. Steniauer will retain his role as Ticats head coach while heading up the team's football...
Dec 24, 2021
