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Furless raccoon, dubbed 'Rufus', rescued and given refuge in Nova Scotia shelter

Furless raccoon, dubbed 'Rufus', rescued and given refuge in Nova Scotia shelter

HALIFAX — A rare bald raccoon is in the care of a Nova Scotia shelter, where staff hope she'll grow her fur coat – including a bandit-like, black streak across her eyes.

Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
B.C. 911 dispatch service 'functioning as normal' following unplanned outage

B.C. 911 dispatch service 'functioning as normal' following unplanned outage

VANCOUVER — The dispatch service that handles most of British Columbia's 911 calls says its lines are again operating as normal after an "unplanned outage" Saturday morning.
Trudeau says job of prime minister "crazy," but he's determined to continue

Trudeau says job of prime minister "crazy," but he's determined to continue

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed to continue on as head of government in an interview with Radio-Canada on Friday despite what he described as the personal challenges that come with the position.
Abbotsford, B.C., police arrest 50-year-old man for woman's death

Abbotsford, B.C., police arrest 50-year-old man for woman's death

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police in Abbotsford say a man has been arrested in the death of a woman after officers responded to a report of an assault at a home in the city Friday night. They say that patrol officers received the call around 10:50 p.m.
Marielle Thompson leads Canadian sweep of medals in women's World Cup ski-cross event

Marielle Thompson leads Canadian sweep of medals in women's World Cup ski-cross event

VEYSONNAZ, Switzerland — Marielle Thompson led a Canadian sweep of the medals in a women's World Cup ski-cross event Saturday. Thompson, of Whistler, B.C., registered the victory. Brittany Phelan, of Mont-Tremblant, Que.
Despite hours of negotiations, armed man killed by police in eastend Calgary standoff

Despite hours of negotiations, armed man killed by police in eastend Calgary standoff

A 30-hour armed standoff with Calgary police that forced some residents of a southeast neighbourhood out of their homes came to an end on Friday night after officers shot a man dead.
'It's bittersweet': Video rental store to shut its doors after 40 years in business

'It's bittersweet': Video rental store to shut its doors after 40 years in business

WINNIPEG — Glen Fuhl is quick to say he's not passionate about movies.
Some doctors sneak education into their online content to drown out misinformation

Some doctors sneak education into their online content to drown out misinformation

TORONTO — When Dr. Siobhan Deshauer makes online videos, her primary goal is to demystify medicine. Her secondary goal? "I call it 'smuggling in education,'" said the physician and YouTuber, who boasts nearly a million subscribers on the platform.

WHL roundup: Halaburda nets winner as Giants beat Blazers 3-1

LANGLEY, B.C. — Ty Halaburda's goal at 15:39 of the third period snapped a 1-1 tie and lifted the Vancouver Giants to a thrilling 3-1 Western Hockey League victory over the visiting Kamloops Blazers on Friday.