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Earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Java island; at least 14 dead
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - An earthquake shook Indonesia's main island of Java on Monday, killing at least 14 people, damaging dozens of buildings and sending residents into the capital's streets for s...
Nov 21, 2022
B.C. scientists and First Nation create decomposing 'biofoam' packaging from wood
VANCOUVER - Styrofoam can take 500 years to decompose as it bloats landfills around the world, but new packing material called biofoam made of forestry waste can decompose in a matter of weeks, say sc...
Nov 21, 2022
Top intelligence officials to testify on "Freedom Convoy" at Emergencies Act inquiry
OTTAWA - Top intelligence officials are first on the witness list this week at the public inquiry scrutinizing Ottawa's use of the Emergencies Act to end last winter's "Freedom Convoy" protests. The P...
Nov 21, 2022
Canada's battery supply credibility jumps as multi-billion announcements keep coming
OTTAWA - Federal Innovation Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne is selling Canada's battery-supply chain prowess in Asia again this week, but this time he has a new boast in his back pocket. Research ...
Nov 21, 2022
B.C. Premier David Eby to lay out plans to tackle housing affordability crisis
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby is expected to announce his government's plans to take on the housing affordability crisis today. It's one of the issues Eby said he planned to tackle jus...
Nov 21, 2022
Bombers' Collaros makes no excuses, credits Argonauts after Grey Cup loss
REGINA - Quarterback Zach Collaros made no excuses after the Toronto Argonauts upset the two-time defending Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24-23 Sunday in the CFL title game. Collaros, the re...
Nov 21, 2022
Patrons in gay club shooting hit gunman with his own weapon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - As bullets tore through a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people and wounding many more, one patron who'd been partying moments before rushed into action...
Nov 20, 2022
Canadians Sophie de Goede, Emily Tuttosi named to World Rugby's dream team
Canadians Sophie de Goede and Emily Tuttosi have been named to World Rugby's Women's 15s Dream Team of the Year. De Goede, who captained Canada to fourth place at the recent Rugby World Cup in New Zea...
Nov 20, 2022
Argos linebacker Henoc Muamba named Grey Cup MVP and most valuable Canadian
REGINA - Toronto Argonauts linebacker Henoc Muamba was named both the most valuable player and most valuable Canadian of the Grey Cup on Sunday. The 11-year veteran recorded three tackles and an inter...
Nov 20, 2022
Canada drops third consecutive game to U.S. in 4-2 loss in Rivalry Series
SEATTLE - Canada's rough start to the Rivalry Series continues as the United States won 4-2 on Sunday for its third consecutive victory. Hilary Knight scored two goals and notched one assist with Abby...
Nov 20, 2022