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Cirque du Soleil returns to Victoria next year with aerial-ice hybrid

Cirque du Soleil returns to Victoria next year with aerial-ice hybrid

Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal, which combines ice skating and aerial acrobatics, runs May 8–18 at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre.
Think 'brain rot' summed up 2024? Oxford agrees it was the word of the year

Think 'brain rot' summed up 2024? Oxford agrees it was the word of the year

LONDON (AP) — Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “Brain rot” is the Oxford dictionaries’ word of the year.
Vancouver transit braces for Swift impact as parking cost spikes to $150

Vancouver transit braces for Swift impact as parking cost spikes to $150

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver's transit operator is rolling out expanded and extended services to cope with the impact of Taylor Swift fans during the superstar's three-night run at BC Place, as parking and ride-hailing costs soar.
Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote

Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote

Speaker Greg Fergus ruled that MPs must debate and vote on opposition motions and government spending before returning to a Conservative filibuster that has dragged on for two months.
Decision to pause private refugee sponsorships was a 'big surprise' to aid groups

Decision to pause private refugee sponsorships was a 'big surprise' to aid groups

The government says the move is aimed at clearing a backlog of almost a quarter-million refugee claims as of the end of September. More than 90,000 of those come from the private sponsorship program, according to immigration officials.
Delivery scams on the rise amid Canada Post strike, holiday shopping season

Delivery scams on the rise amid Canada Post strike, holiday shopping season

Scams related to parcels and deliveries typically increase this time of year, but the work stoppage at Canada Post has led to even more fraud attempts, says Equifax Canada.
B.C. Premier David Eby vows to seek out new export opportunities in wake of Trump tariff plan

B.C. Premier David Eby vows to seek out new export opportunities in wake of Trump tariff plan

Canada should put up a united front to take on the U.S. trade dispute, Eby says
A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?

A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?

The number of AIDS death last year — an estimated 630,000 — was at its lowest since peaking in 2004, suggesting the world is now at “a historic crossroads” and has a chance to end the epidemic, UNAIDS says.
The benefits disconnect: Why most Canadians don't fully use the perks meant to enhance job satisfaction

The benefits disconnect: Why most Canadians don't fully use the perks meant to enhance job satisfaction

Only half of professionals feel their benefits are clearly communicated, leaving a significant gap in awareness about everything from financial perks to health and wellness options.
Ask Lisi: Try cooking a simple meal with picky-eater granddaughter

Ask Lisi: Try cooking a simple meal with picky-eater granddaughter

Fast food is unhealthy and doesn’t teach good eating habits while choosing recipes, cooking and eating together can be fun and create lasting memories.