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B.C. diver finds horseshoe crab: 'I knew immediately it wasn't supposed to be here'
VANCOUVER - A scuba diver cleaning part of the sea floor in a Vancouver inlet came across an animal that an expert says is a long way from home. The unusual find has been identified as a horseshoe cra...
Feb 22, 2023

China, Russia targeting Canada's artificial intelligence know-how, CSIS warns
OTTAWA - Canada's spy service warns that adversaries will turn to espionage and foreign interference tactics to target the country's increasingly important artificial-intelligence sector. The Canadian...
Feb 22, 2023

Here's what you need to know to get a head start on filing your 2022 taxes
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency kicked off its tax season this week by urging Canadians to file their taxes on time - and reminding them that they may be owed money. The filing deadline of April 30...
Feb 22, 2023

Chief Poundmaker's pipe, saddle bag returning from Royal Ontario Museum to family
TORONTO - Artifacts belonging to a 19th century Plains Cree chief who was known as a peacekeeper are expected to be returned to his descendants in a repatriation ceremony at the Royal Ontario Museum. ...
Feb 22, 2023

'You're not the only one': Vancouver's Black population rising fast, census shows
VANCOUVER - Lenya Wilks says she felt like the "only Black person in Surrey" when she first moved to the city east of Vancouver last year. But the Black population in the region is growing fast and re...
Feb 22, 2023

Ukrainian newcomers assess options in Canada year after war at home
TORONTO - Yuliia Kleban remembers waking up to a message from her manager on Feb. 24, 2022, telling her Russia had started invading her country. A few minutes later, Kleban heard air-raid sirens go of...
Feb 22, 2023

Quebec legislature holds hearings today on violent, sexual hazing in hockey
Quebec's legislature is holding hearings today on violence in hockey hazing rituals and the possibility that similar practices exist in other sports. The legislature is studying the issue after a rece...
Feb 22, 2023

Bell scores five in remarkable night as Stars top Terriers
It was a magical night at the Access Communications Centre Tuesday, and one North Stars fans won't soon forget.Forward Kian Bell scored five goals, to bring his total to 49 on the year in just 44 game...
Feb 22, 2023

Silvernagle loses to Team Canada, eliminated from playoff contention
A tough Tuesday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts means Saskatchewan won't qualify for the playoffs.Team Silvernagle - comprising skip Robyn Silvernagle, third Kelly Schafer, second Sherry Just and...
Feb 22, 2023

McDavid hits 800-point milestone in Oilers' 4-2 comeback win over Flyers
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist to cross the 800-point mark as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a four-game skid with a 4-2 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. L...
Feb 21, 2023