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Rare white orca spotted off B.C. coast, far from California home

Rare white orca spotted off B.C. coast, far from California home

The young orca, dubbed Frosty, and her pod spotted about 2,000 kilometres from usual home base in Southern California.
Moderna says vaccine facility in Montreal suburb could be operational by end of 2024

Moderna says vaccine facility in Montreal suburb could be operational by end of 2024

Moderna says new Quebec factory will be able to produce 100 million doses of mRNA vaccines a year.
Photos: Students can slide right out of this Vancouver school's second floor

Photos: Students can slide right out of this Vancouver school's second floor

Youngsters were the ones behind the concept of slides popping out the side of school's second floor.
City of Iqaluit declares emergency due to water shortage

City of Iqaluit declares emergency due to water shortage

Nunavut capital says lack of precipitation this summer and 40-year low flows in Apex River have created emergency.
Bridge collapses, causes indefinite road closure in Northern Alberta county

Bridge collapses, causes indefinite road closure in Northern Alberta county

Cause of bridge collapse unknown, but replacement won't be installed until 2023 at the earliest.
Vancouver man arrested, charged months after machete stranger attack

Vancouver man arrested, charged months after machete stranger attack

Two people loading luggage into a taxi suffered significant injuries after being attacked by a stranger with a machete.
Oilers' superfan Ben Stelter, 6, remembered

Oilers' superfan Ben Stelter, 6, remembered

Oilers captain Connor McDavid said the relationship he developed with Ben over the course of the year is something he will not forget.
Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead and one injured

Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead and one injured

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has been called in to investigate after fatal shooting in Northern Alberta town.
Paddling to exorcism: Abuse allegations spark new regulations at Saskatchewan schools

Paddling to exorcism: Abuse allegations spark new regulations at Saskatchewan schools

Saskatchewan is stepping in to supervise three independent schools after a proposed class-action lawsuit was filed against former teachers, pastors and church elders for alleged abuse of students.
No on-site physician coverage for 48 hours at Northern Alberta health centre

No on-site physician coverage for 48 hours at Northern Alberta health centre

NDP labour critic calls on provincial government to address disruptions at more than 30 healthcare centres across the province.
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