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How the giant heads of Easter Island “walked”

We might be getting closer to understanding how those giant heads on Easter Island ended up there — and no, it’s not aliens! Instead they may have “w…

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Bob Rae: "The world is turning upside down"

The veteran politician says we are living through a time of upheaval, but he still has hope, as he leaves his post at the United Nations. "If I fall …

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The literary icon who isn't Indigenous after all

Thomas King was one of Canada's best-known Indigenous writers. But it turns out he is not Indigenous at all. His books, including The Inconvenient In…

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Raccoons: Pests or Pets

For many, the raccoon is a pest, a pesky critter getting into your garbage, your attic, anywhere it doesn't belong. But for some these little trash p…

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What to know about the deadly fire in Hong Kong

Firefighters in Hong Kong battled a deadly blaze for a second day today. At least 65 people are confirmed dead, but there may be hundreds still missi…

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Jim Balsillie's prescription for Canadian business

He built a global company from Waterloo, Ont. and he says more Canadian businesses could do the same, if they didn't keep making the same strategic m…

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How ChatGPT drove this man to psychosis

When Allan Brooks opened ChatGPT to help his son with a simple question, he didn’t expect the conversation to turn dark. But over three weeks, he say…

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Russia holds cards in Ukraine peace deal

As Washington continues to negotiate between Ukraine and Russia, a Ukrainian MP hopes diplomacy can end the war and secure his country's future. But …

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Why Bill McKibben thinks solar energy could save the world

For decades Bill McKibben has been warning the world about the risks of climate change. But his latest book is surprisingly hopeful, even if he does …

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The extortion threats facing B.C’s South Asian community

There’s fear and frustration in Surrey, BC..The city is facing a wave of violent extortion threats that have been gripping the province for the last …

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