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Singer Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s disease and cancer diagnoses'I do not consider Parkinson's a gift or a blessing. It is neither. It is difficult, frustrating, and sometimes frightening,' the 'You're So Vain' singer said in a statement.EntertainmentJul 27
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Michael J. Fox, actor and advocate, promoted within Order of CanadaMichael J. Fox, who is already a member of the Order of Canada, is being promoted to a companion in a ceremony hosted by Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour.CanadaOct 2
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‘Saved by the Bell’ actor Dennis Haskins cause of death revealed: reportDennis Haskins played Principal Richard Belding on the hit sitcom, 'Saved by the Bell,' which ran from 1989 to 1993 and followed a group of students at the fictitious Bayside High.EntertainmentOct 7
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Billy Joel reveals he can’t perform or drive amid brain disorder diagnosis'They have to test me further to see if I can go back and do performing again, which I would like to be able to do,' Billy Joel said.EntertainmentOct 16
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Strong advance voting turnout in Kelowna as municipal election approachesWith 37 candidates vying for council seats and several incumbents stepping aside, the race is also expected to bring significant change to council.PoliticsOct 14
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Nobel prize in medicine goes to U.S., German scientists for brain researchThe Nobel Assembly of Sweden's Karolinska Institute said the trio of scientists had been selected for their "discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics."HealthOct 5
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Sons of B.C. man killed by stray bullet say their father’s death has shattered themOn Tuesday, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said Mr. Chang Yong Cho was struck inside his home on Aug. 30 and was found deceased later that day.CrimeSep 9
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2026 Emmy Awards winners list: ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ dominate'Widow's Bay' stormed the Emmy Awards on Monday night, breaking a record for a comedy series with 14 awards including best comedy series.EntertainmentSep 14
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Billy Joel says he underwent brain surgery following his diagnosis'I just want people to know, don't worry about me. I'm not going anywhere. I'm here. I'm still here,' the 77-year-old singer said.EntertainmentSep 10
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Christine Sinclair, Michael J. Fox among new Order of Canada appointeesCanadian soccer star Christine Sinclair, Michael J. Fox, and the father of Nickelodeon's neon green slime are among those newly appointed or promoted within the Order of Canada.CanadaJun 26
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No Doubt guitarist reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis ahead of Vegas showsNo Doubt is set to play 18 shows at The Sphere in Las Vegas between May and June.EntertainmentApr 13
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Alberta’s plan to curb MAID access worries ALS, Parkinson’s advocatesAlberta's move could unintentionally disadvantage people with neurological diseases like ALS by limiting MAID based on predictability of death, rather than severity of suffering.HealthApr 14
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Fires, drought and water woes to begin B.C.’s wildfire seasonA cluster of wildfires are burning in British Columbia, marking the beginning of a season that has some officials planning for how to conserve water.CanadaApr 28
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Terry Crews’ wife Rebecca reveals secret battle with Parkinson’s diagnosisRebecca King-Crews revealed she has been living with Parkinson's for the past decade, with her first symptoms appearing around 2012 as numbness in her left foot during a workout.EntertainmentApr 6
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Metro Vancouver moving straight to Stage 2 water restrictions on May 1Officials say it is unprecedented this early in the year to move to Stage 2, but with a dry forecast and a low snowpack, it is necessary.WeatherApr 24
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‘It’s just sad:’ Kelowna residents disappointed after city removes swath of treesFor now, the chainsaws have quieted, but for many who live nearby, the debate over what’s been lost and what comes next is far from over.CanadaMar 23
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Bob Barker’s rep speaks out on ‘Price Is Right’ on-set harassment allegationsFormer models have come forward alleging a culture of sexual harassment on the 'Price Is Right' set.EntertainmentMar 19
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Jack Osbourne names newborn baby girl Ozzy in honour of late fatherJack and his wife Aree Gearhart announced that they welcomed a baby girl, seven months after his father died at the age of 76.EntertainmentMar 12
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, U.S. civil rights leader, dead at 84Jackson led a lifetime of crusades in the U.S. and abroad, advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues from voting rights to education and health care.U.S. NewsFeb 17
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Couple pleads for life-changing Parkinson’s treatment to be made available Alberta-wideAdvanced Parkinson's disease patients in Calgary have had access since 2024 to a treatment called Vyalev, which an Edmonton couple is desperate to be made available province-wide.HealthJan 26