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Second abandoned sea otter pup rescued in B.C. in less than a month

Second abandoned sea otter pup rescued in B.C. in less than a month

VANCOUVER — There's been a ruckus at the Vancouver Aquarium's animal hospital these days as two orphaned sea otter pups call out from opposite ends of the room. The patients were each abandoned near Tofino, B.C.
'They were barricaded': Defence begins case in trial for Freedom Convoy organizer

'They were barricaded': Defence begins case in trial for Freedom Convoy organizer

OTTAWA — The defence for Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King is arguing that protesters were trapped within downtown Ottawa when police moved to end the three-week demonstration in 2022.
U.S. eases border rules for dogs from Canada as Liberals try to secure exemption

U.S. eases border rules for dogs from Canada as Liberals try to secure exemption

OTTAWA — After much hounding by federal officials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is giving Canadian dogs a slightly longer leash when it comes to new rules aimed at controlling the spread of rabies.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses federal effort to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses federal effort to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Biden administration's push to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug won an endorsement Wednesday from Kentucky Gov.
Rolling Vancouver Whitecaps buoyed by return of Ali Ahmed and Sam Adekugbe

Rolling Vancouver Whitecaps buoyed by return of Ali Ahmed and Sam Adekugbe

VANCOUVER — Ali Ahmed wasn't about to let distance and time zones keep him from cheering for his teammates.
As Gaza’s doctors struggle to save lives, many lose their own in Israeli airstrikes

As Gaza’s doctors struggle to save lives, many lose their own in Israeli airstrikes

BEIRUT (AP) — Dr. Hassan Hamdan was one of the few trained plastic surgeons in Gaza, a specialist in wound reconstruction.
'Pervasive environmental issue': Microplastics levels high in Toronto-caught fish

'Pervasive environmental issue': Microplastics levels high in Toronto-caught fish

TORONTO — Fillets from fish caught along Toronto's waterfront have up to 12 times more microplastics per serving than some common store-bought alternatives, newly published research suggests.
Don't work in bed, and other tips for creating a peaceful sleep zone in a studio apartment

Don't work in bed, and other tips for creating a peaceful sleep zone in a studio apartment

There's a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a nice studio or other small apartment during the day.
Just 15 per cent of Ontarians say they're affected by the ongoing LCBO strike: poll

Just 15 per cent of Ontarians say they're affected by the ongoing LCBO strike: poll

A new poll suggests that just 15 per cent of Ontarians are personally affected by the LCBO's ongoing strike, as the provincial government expands access to alcohol at other retailers.

European Commission didn't provide enough information about COVID-19 vaccine deals, EU court says

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission did not allow the public enough access to information about COVID-19 vaccine purchase agreements it secured with pharmaceutical companies during the pandemic, the EU general court said Wednesday.