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Artist Norval Morrisseau's estate wants dismissal of lawsuit alleging sexual assault
September 10, 2025 - 9:30 AM

VANCOUVER — The estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted a fellow painter, saying the accuser is engaged in a "defamation campaign" that began after being denied a bid to be promoted as Morrisseau's "artistic successor."
Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip implanted into two quadriplegic Canadian patients
September 05, 2025 - 12:03 PM

TORONTO — Two Canadian patients with spinal cord injuries have received Neuralink brain implants that have allowed them to control a computer with their thoughts.
Lawsuit alleges 2006 sexual assault by acclaimed Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau
September 05, 2025 - 11:18 AM

VANCOUVER — The estate of acclaimed Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is being sued in British Columbia by a fellow painter who says Morrisseau sexually assaulted him in 2006.
They had to navigate the health-care system growing up. Now they're students at Canada's newest med school
September 03, 2025 - 2:30 PM

TORONTO — Toronto Metropolitan University opened Canada's newest medical school this week, with 94 students who administrators believe reflect the diversity needed among this country's future doctors.
'Just shoot me': Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack
August 26, 2025 - 1:00 AM

KYIV — A 23-year-old Calgary man who has been fighting for Ukraine faces a painful recovery after receiving burns to nearly 30 per cent of his body in a Russian drone strike on Canada Day.
Electoral reform, dinosaurs and 'spite': the 'Longest Ballot' protest, explained
July 29, 2025 - 1:56 PM

OTTAWA — More than 200 candidates are running in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection, though only a handful have the support of official parties. Most of the rest are linked to a protest movement that's looking to change the way elections are conducted in the country.
People with disabilities concerned proposed Liberal bill will increase federal taxes
June 19, 2025 - 1:00 AM

HALIFAX — Advocacy groups are asking the federal Liberal government to adjust its proposed tax bill to ensure people with disabilities don't end up paying more to the Canada Revenue Agency.
In the news today: Carney to meet Trump this morning at G7 in Alberta
June 16, 2025 - 1:15 AM

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'Elbows up': Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary
June 15, 2025 - 9:19 PM

CALGARY — Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta.
Family in B.C. festival tragedy celebrates small victories on long road to recovery
May 15, 2025 - 12:02 PM

VANCOUVER - Even the smallest victories are being celebrated by Roland Nulada and his family, after he suffered devastating injuries in the Lapu Lapu festival attack in Vancouver last month.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
Rent prices are slowly but steadily trending downwards in Kelowna, and the huge volume of condos might help speed up that descent into affordability. Kelowna’s average asking price to rent a one-bedroom apartment is $1,953, down 1.3 p

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Artist Norval Morrisseau's estate wants dismissal of lawsuit alleging sexual assault

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip implanted into two quadriplegic Canadian patients

Lawsuit alleges 2006 sexual assault by acclaimed Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau

They had to navigate the health-care system growing up. Now they're students at Canada's newest med school

'Just shoot me': Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack

Electoral reform, dinosaurs and 'spite': the 'Longest Ballot' protest, explained

People with disabilities concerned proposed Liberal bill will increase federal taxes

In the news today: Carney to meet Trump this morning at G7 in Alberta

'Elbows up': Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary

Family in B.C. festival tragedy celebrates small victories on long road to recovery

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