U.S. accuses Russia of launching space weapon into orbit
Russian officials derided the claims as 'fake news' as the two countries continue to butt heads at the UN over the issue of space weapons.
World
May 22
Ontario woman who faked pregnancies, lured doulas facing new charges
A 25-year-old Brantford, Ont., woman who pleaded guilty to multiple fraud charges in February is facing new charges for seeking "deceptive pregnancy support," say police.
Crime
May 1
Revamp of downtown Kelowna historic building takes new, smaller shape
The Mark Anthony Group purchased the old Kelowna Courier Building on Water Street and four years knocked down everything but the brick facade.
Canada
May 23
WestJet planning new fare category for travellers willing to forgo carry-on bag
WestJet Airlines has plans to soon introduce a new cheaper fare category that would be available to travellers willing to fly without a carry-on bag.
Consumer
May 22
New Westminster firefighters taking on expanded emergency medical duties
The new designation means firefighters in the city will practice as emergency medical responders instead of simply first responders on calls.
Health
May 7
Steve Buscemi punched in the face in random New York City attack
Steve Buscemi was hospitalized after the attack but his publicist says he's now doing "OK."
Entertainment
May 13
New Music Friday: 9 releases that might make this weekend better (24 May 2024)
Twenty One Pilots take centre stage with this week's New Music Friday along with new releases from Lenny Kravitz, Moby, and more.
Entertainment
5 hours
Taking your dog to the U.S.? New requirements go into effect Aug. 1
B.C. residents who want to take their dogs across the border to the U.S. will have to meet additional requirements starting on Aug. 1.
Canada
May 16
Edmonton Elks running back Kevin Brown aims to take game to new heights in 2024
When asked Tuesday if Brown has the ability to reach another level this season, Elks head coach and general manager Chris Jones said "we're certainly hoping so."
Canada
May 21
Facing 356 unsolved killings, B.C. unveils new gang homicide team
A new gang homicide team has been created to try and address the recent wave of violence across the province and to expand capacity for unsolved cases.
Crime
May 9
U.S. law that could ban TikTok faces new lawsuit from content creators
Attorneys for the creators argued in the lawsuit that the law violates users’ First Amendment rights to free speech, echoing arguments by TikTok in a separate lawsuit.
Tech
May 14
As fake Botox cases prompt alert in U.S., Canada says no new issues reported
A total of 22 people in the U.S. reported adverse effects after receiving Botox injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals, or in non-healthcare settings, the CDC said.
Health
Apr 23
Ground officially breaks on new Guelph Lake Nature Centre
The new one-storey building replaces a small house on the property that had served as the nature centre for 42 years.
Canada
Apr 24
Warning issued after scammers posing as cops defraud New Westminster senior
New Westminster police are warning the public about a group of criminals posing as cops as a part of a credit card scam.
Crime
Apr 11
Alberta to pilot new social studies curriculum after facing blowback
Alberta's government says a new draft social studies curriculum for elementary schools is ready to be tested in classrooms this fall.
Education
Apr 26
Peterborough County takes new approach to family doctor recruitment
The Ontario College of Physicians released a report in late February that estimates there are more than 32,000 people without a family doctor in the Peterborough area.
Health
Apr 16
Shuswap man with history of assaulting sex trade workers faces new, unrelated charges
Court records indicate that Curtis Sagmoen, 43, is facing two counts of possessing ammunition after an incident in Kamloops April 18. he will return to court May 9.
Crime
Apr 22
Okotoks Dawgs begin three-peat quest for WCBL title
Ahead of the start of the new Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) season this weekend, the Okotoks Dawgs want to make history again.
Sports
May 23
7 face charges after New Brunswick cannabis dispensary raids
Seven people have been arrested and are facing charges after three cannabis dispensary busts across New Brunswick earlier this month.
Cannabis
Apr 18
Bursting at the seams: New school in Halifax region already facing overcrowding
Families at Bedford West School, which has classes from pre-primary to Grade 8, are surprised to hear that the newly-built school is already looking to install modular classrooms.
Education
Apr 18