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Zoroastrians confront depletion of their ancient faith
July 01, 2022 - 6:06 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Among the world’s present-day religions, Zoroastrianism, founded more than 3,000 years ago, is one of the most ancient and historically influential. Yet even though its adherents maintain vibrant communities on four continents, they acknowledge their numbers are dauntingly small — perhaps 125,000 worldwide.
Couples wed as Swiss same-sex marriage law takes effect
July 01, 2022 - 6:23 AM

GENEVA (AP) — Lesbian and gay couples in Switzerland rejoiced as they legally tied the knot Friday when the rich Alpine nation formally joined many other western European countries in allowing same-sex marriage, with some saying better late than never.
In Canada Day message, Trudeau says Canadian flag represents promise of a better life
July 01, 2022 - 5:35 AM

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Canadians to recommit to the country’s values, including respect, hope and kindness, in his official Canada Day message.
COVID cases up by more than 30% in Britain last week
July 01, 2022 - 5:34 AM

LONDON (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases across Britain has surged by more than 30% in the last week, new data showed Friday, with cases largely driven by the super infectious omicron variants.
'Summer of recovery': Pandemic-stricken tourism industry sees signs of optimism
July 01, 2022 - 5:00 AM

TORONTO - Canada Day has kicked off the unofficial start of summer, and the tourism sector is hopeful the first season in three years largely free of COVID-19 restrictions will marshal a much-needed boost for a pandemic-stricken industry.
Celebrations and protests planned for first in-person Canada Day in Ottawa in years
July 01, 2022 - 3:00 AM

OTTAWA - Both celebrations and protests are set to take place throughout downtown Ottawa for Canada Day.
After two pandemic years, a summer travel bounce - and chaos
July 01, 2022 - 1:45 AM

JERUSALEM (AP) — At a tourism conference in Phuket last month, Thailand’s prime minister looked out at attendees and posed a question with a predictable answer.
After 'Freedom Convoy,' Canadian flag has taken on new meaning for some this year
June 30, 2022 - 8:49 PM

OTTAWA - Puneet Luthra has always taken advantage of the Canadian flags his local MP's office gives away so he can raise one at his Toronto home.
4 Atlantic City casinos reach deal with union, avert strike
June 30, 2022 - 8:26 PM

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The main union for Atlantic City casino workers reached agreements on new contracts with four casinos on Thursday, providing for what one worker called “big raises” and labor peace that will avoid a strike on Fourth of July weekend, one of the casinos’ busiest of the year.
CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
June 30, 2022 - 5:50 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday.
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All hands were on deck to catch this little boat on its river escape in Kamloops
An empty pedal boat could be seen floating down the North Thompson River this past weekend all the way from the Dunes area in Westsyde to the sandbar near McArthur Island Park. The little boat got loose from its tether on a riverfront

South Okanagan wine producer looking for love on new reality TV show
A 25-year-old Okanagan wine producer is looking for love and hoping to find it on reality TV. Farming for Love , a new series airing on CTV, will see Canadian farmers searching for their soulmates through challenges, one-on-one dates and t

Canopy Growth to exchange C$255.4M in notes for shares and a bit of cash
SMITHS FALLS, Ont. - Canopy Growth Corp. has signed two deals to exchange C$262.7 million of its debt for shares and a little bit of cash. Under the agreements with a limited number of noteholders, the cannabis company will acquire the 4.25

Vernon looks for regulations after Airbnb 'party house' fined $15K
The City of Vernon has banned a property owner from renting their "party house" as a short-term rental and come to an out-of-court settlement for $15,000. According to the City of Vernon, the property on Sun Peaks Drive had receiv

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Lifestyle News

Zoroastrians confront depletion of their ancient faith

Couples wed as Swiss same-sex marriage law takes effect

In Canada Day message, Trudeau says Canadian flag represents promise of a better life

COVID cases up by more than 30% in Britain last week

'Summer of recovery': Pandemic-stricken tourism industry sees signs of optimism

Celebrations and protests planned for first in-person Canada Day in Ottawa in years

After two pandemic years, a summer travel bounce - and chaos

After 'Freedom Convoy,' Canadian flag has taken on new meaning for some this year

4 Atlantic City casinos reach deal with union, avert strike

CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death

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