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A volcano in Iceland is erupting again, spewing lava and cutting heat and hot water supplies
February 09, 2024 - 12:52 AM

GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Thursday for the third time since December, sending jets of lava into the sky, triggering the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and cutting heat and hot water to thousands of people.
Women's tech collective Toast launches with aim to diversify hiring, reduce wage gaps
January 18, 2023 - 7:00 AM

TORONTO - When Marissa McNeelands was hiring a senior artificial intelligence product manager last year, she asked recruiters to suggest an equal number of male and female candidates.
Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA
November 07, 2021 - 9:05 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yoga studio owner David Gross felt relieved after Los Angeles passed a vaccine mandate that is among the strictest in the country, a measure that took effect Monday that requires proof of shots for everyone entering a wide variety of businesses from restaurants to shopping malls and theaters to nail and hair salons.
Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA
November 07, 2021 - 7:53 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yoga studio owner David Gross felt relieved after Los Angeles passed a vaccine mandate that is among the strictest in the country, a measure taking effect Monday that requires proof of shots for everyone entering a wide variety of businesses from restaurants to shopping malls and theaters to nail and hair salons.
Los Angeles OKs one of strictest US vaccination mandates
October 06, 2021 - 5:46 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles leaders on Wednesday approved one of the nation's strictest vaccine mandates — a sweeping measure that requires the shots for everyone entering bars, restaurants, nail salons, gyms or even a Lakers game.
1st post-pandemic cruise ship from US sails away
June 26, 2021 - 4:08 PM

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The first cruise ship to leave a U.S. port since the coronavirus pandemic brought the industry to a 15-month standstill sailed away on Saturday with nearly all vaccinated passengers on board.
1st cruise ship to sail from US as industry seeks comeback
June 25, 2021 - 8:56 AM

MIAMI (AP) — The first cruise ship to board passengers at a U.S. port in 15 months is set to sail Saturday from the industry’s South Florida hub in a symbolic stride toward normalcy that will be watched closely by health experts as vaccines curb the coronavirus' spread in the country.
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
June 21, 2021 - 1:00 AM

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
June 18, 2021 - 1:00 AM

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
June 16, 2021 - 11:00 PM

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
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Kelowna winery says accountant took almost a half-million dollars
The owners of a Kelowna winery and golf course allege their former controller took nearly $450,000 in just 30 months on the job. The Turton Group, which owns The View winery as well as Orchard Greens golf course and a rental business, is su

No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens
BERLIN (AP) — You can get drunk at Bavaria's world-famous Oktoberfest, but don't get high. The southern German state will ban smoking cannabis at public festivals, inside beer gardens, and even at the Oktoberfest, the world

B.C. home sales slide almost 10 per cent in March despite mortgage rate drop
VANCOUVER - Home sales in British Columbia fell by almost 10 per cent in March compared with the same period last year, in a slowdown an analyst says could be buyers waiting for lower interest rates. The B.C. Real Estate Association says th

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A volcano in Iceland is erupting again, spewing lava and cutting heat and hot water supplies

Women's tech collective Toast launches with aim to diversify hiring, reduce wage gaps

Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA

Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA

Los Angeles OKs one of strictest US vaccination mandates

1st post-pandemic cruise ship from US sails away

1st cruise ship to sail from US as industry seeks comeback

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

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