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Former US diplomat Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday, still active in global affairs

Former US diplomat Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday, still active in global affairs

Born in Germany in 1923, Kissinger remains known for his key role in American foreign policy
Spring flood risks highlight lack of insurance for Canadian homeowners: experts

Spring flood risks highlight lack of insurance for Canadian homeowners: experts

Severe weather caused $3.1B in insured damage in Canada in 2022, with hurricane Fiona costing $800M
Avalanche in northern Pakistan kills 11 members of nomadic tribe

Avalanche in northern Pakistan kills 11 members of nomadic tribe

The avalanche struck the nomads in the Chambeli area of Shounter Pass
B.C. extends reach of property tax aimed at turning empty houses into rental homes

B.C. extends reach of property tax aimed at turning empty houses into rental homes

Finance Ministry says speculation tax now includes the North Cowichan, Duncan, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Lions Bay and Squamish
UBC faculty of medicine mourns loss of colleague who died climbing Mount Everest

UBC faculty of medicine mourns loss of colleague who died climbing Mount Everest

Colleague said he died due to a ‘respiratory event’ while descending the mountain
Quebec toddler dies after falling into grain mixer in farm accident

Quebec toddler dies after falling into grain mixer in farm accident

Officials say the accident happened at a family farm north of Montreal
Maps take drivers on unwanted detours into rugged terrain on way to B.C. resort

Maps take drivers on unwanted detours into rugged terrain on way to B.C. resort

Chase RCMP receive 2 calls in less than a week about vehicles lost on snowy roads
‘Pop or pilsner’: Vernon apartment’s beer vending machine causes concern

‘Pop or pilsner’: Vernon apartment’s beer vending machine causes concern

Concerned tenant says anyone can access the vending machine, no matter their age
VIDEO: Youth attendance increases for Esquimalt candlelight tribute

VIDEO: Youth attendance increases for Esquimalt candlelight tribute

‘We have to help teach the junior members of our community to remember the sacrifices that were made’
Saanich suspect smashes bus window with sword, arrested in Colwood

Saanich suspect smashes bus window with sword, arrested in Colwood

A suspect also had a replica handgun, headed to court Friday (May 26)