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8 dead, others hurt after ‘Ride the Ducks’ tourist boat reportedly capsizes near Branson, Mo.

Weather is believed to have caused the boat to capsize. Source: Globalnews

‘This is your life, you only have one of them to live’: Halifax woman shares her journey of transitioning

Rae O'Neil posts on social networking websites and also blogs about her experiences of settling into her new gender identity. Source: ...

‘The shame is ours’: Senate report chronicles forced adoptions in post-war Canada

Some 600,000 Canadian babies were labelled "illegitimate" between 1945 and 1971, and it's estimated that between 300,000 and ...

Mill Woods Sobeys briefly evacuated after pepper spray used in robbery attempt

A Sobeys grocery store in Edmonton's Mill Woods neighbourhood was forced to briefly close on Thursday afternoon after ...

Kelowna Fire Department quickly extinguishes grass fire near cemetery

The Kelowna Fire Department put out a grass fire near the cemetery this afternoon. Source: Globalnews

Police investigating fatal shooting in Oliver

A 58-year-old man was fatally shot in Oliver on Tuesday. Source: Globalnews

Customer takes axe to modem at Ontario Bell store after claiming poor service

A long-time Bell customer, frustrated with the telecommunications company, used an axe to smash a modem this week ...

First Nations seek injunction against work on Site C dam with lawsuit pending

The First Nation wants construction frozen until a court case opposing the project can be heard. Source: Globalnews

TDSB trustee, community pushing to change ‘the narrative’ about Jane and Finch neighbourhood

A day after controversial comments were made by a Progressive Conservative MPP with respect to Toronto's Jane and ...

Being aware of the invasive plant known as wild parsnip

It may not be the most recognizable plant, but wild parsnip can cause severe burns, blisters and sometimes ...