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Experts call for ice climbers to wear avalanche safety gear in the mountains
BANFF, Alta. - Outdoor experts are hoping that an avalanche that killed three world-class climbers last spring will lead to improved safety in the sport. American Jess Roskelley and Austrians David La...
Dec 22, 2019
'Wexit' should heed pitfalls faced by other separatist movements: experts
CALGARY - Recent secessionist movements in the world offer few encouraging examples to western Canadians who are miffed at the federal government and think they'd be better off living in a s...
Dec 22, 2019
Q&A: Anthony Daniels talks long ride as C-3PO in 'Star Wars'
LOS ANGELES - Anthony Daniels went through a painful experience after not receiving the same amount of public recognition as other co-stars when the first "Star Wars" film was released in 1977. But in...
Dec 22, 2019
Q&A: Sam Mendes on making '1917' in one long take
NEW YORK - After the juggling act of two Bond films, with their cadre of characters and armoury of gadgets, Sam Mendes had something cleaner in mind for his next film. Two main characters. No backstor...
Dec 22, 2019
Inclusive playground opens for Georgia Ave. Elementary students
NANAIMO - Students at Ave. Elementary who struggle with making friends and socializing now have more chances to bond with their classmates. An inclusive playground at the south Nanaimo school recently...
Dec 21, 2019 The newly opened inclusive playground at Georgia Ave. Elementary is helping students come together and learn from one another. (submitted/Dan Dawes)
Palace: Prince Philip in hospital as 'precautionary measure'
LONDON - Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, was admitted to a London hospital Friday "as a precautionary measure," Buckingham Palace said. The palace said the 98-year-old Philip was adm...
Dec 22, 2019
RCMP say boy safe, father in custody after Amber Alert issued in Alberta
BRULE, Alta. - Alberta RCMP say a toddler has been found unharmed and his father is in custody after an Amber Alert was issued early Friday. The alert went out about 2:30 a.m. for the 14-month-ol...
Dec 22, 2019
US economic growth and consumer spending show resilience
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy, which only recently was flashing warning signs of a worrisome slowdown, is finishing the year in stronger shape, thanks to a resilient consumer, a healthy job market and...
Dec 22, 2019
Boeing capsule returns to Earth after aborted space mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Boeing landed its crew capsule in the New Mexico desert Sunday after an aborted flight to the International Space Station that threatened to derail the company's effort to launc...
Dec 22, 2019
Queen Elizabeth II attends church; Philip still in hospital
LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II attended church near her rural retreat Sunday as her husband Prince Philip spent his second night in a London hospital. Palace officials have not provided an update on the ...
Dec 22, 2019