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Father and son charged with sexual exploitation, assault of teenage girls in Calgary

Police say they found a 13-year-old girl in April who had previously been reported missing

Jun 3, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Urban sprawl on wooded lands presents unique challenges when fires spread: experts

A fast-moving wildfire near Halifax destroyed an estimated 150 homes, forced about 16,000 people from their homes in subdivisions

Jun 3, 2023 5:02 PM Read more >

Healthcare workers see rise in IUD interest 2 months into B.C. making contraception free

Waits for IUD insertion double since April 1; still calls for better access in rural B.C.

Jun 3, 2023 4:56 PM Read more >

U.S. defense secretary says Washington won’t stand for ‘coercion and bullying’ from China

The U.S. has been expanding its own activities around the Indo-Pacific to counter sweeping territorial claims from China

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Cardinal performs rite to restore Vatican altar desecrated by man’s naked protest

Polish man approached the basilica’s high altar at closing time, undressed and jumped up on the marble altar

Jun 3, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Sailors off to the races at Van Isle 360

International yacht race started June 3 in Nanaimo

Jun 3, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Canadian towns and cities try creative ways to recruit lifeguards amid shortage

Pool and beach staffing can be somewhat challenging at the best of times

Jun 3, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

ICBC rolls out new discount for vehicles driven under 10,000 km a year

Insurance corporation says savings could be between 10 and 15%

Jun 3, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Inuit, environmental groups praise cruises for agreeing to avoid Eclipse Sound

Thousands of narwhal migrate through there each summer

Jun 3, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

B.C. giving $4.5 million to upgrade children’s hospice facility

Health Minister Adrian Dix says the funding will go toward structural repairs

Jun 3, 2023 12:18 PM Read more >