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In Memphis, history of civil rights can move a traveller to tears

In Memphis, history of civil rights can move a traveller to tears

Tennessee’s music mecca is also home to the National Civil Rights Museum, highlighting black Americans’ long, ­­heart-rending struggle for equality
Helen Chesnut: Drop-in plants can offer surprise summer show

Helen Chesnut: Drop-in plants can offer surprise summer show

A sizeable roster of flowers seed themselves in Helen Chesnut's garden each year — mainly alyssum, calendula, nasturtium, nicandra, peony flowered poppy, borage, larkspur, and snapdragon.
'Really satisfying': UBC students shatter stress one beaker at a time

'Really satisfying': UBC students shatter stress one beaker at a time

UBC students completing their PhD or master's program are invited to pop by the glass-blowing lab and smash away their frustrations.
Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic

Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic

If people breaking into song delights rather than flummoxes you, if elaborate dance numbers in village squares and fantastical nightclubs and emerald-hued cities make perfect sense to you, and especially if you already love “Wicked,” well then, you will likely love this film.
Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy'

Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy'

The Alberta resident was found not guilty on three counts of intimidation and one count of obstructing police himself.
B.C. school bus crash was 'tragic accident,' set off by medical event: police

B.C. school bus crash was 'tragic accident,' set off by medical event: police

RCMP say the driver, who is still recovering from serious injuries, will not face charges.
Uncertainty hangs over COP29 as tense climate finance negotiations down to the wire

Uncertainty hangs over COP29 as tense climate finance negotiations down to the wire

Tense negotiations over how much wealthy countries will pledge to their counterparts in the fight to limit global warming have overrun their Friday deadline, a holdup Canada's environment minister attributed in part to questionable leadership at the
Ask Lisi: neighbourhood website a haven for bullies

Ask Lisi: neighbourhood website a haven for bullies

Unfortunately, there are lots of people on the internet who have nothing better to do than lash out aggressively and angrily just for the sake of it.
Your Good Health: HRT risks outweigh benefits for 80-year-old woman

Your Good Health: HRT risks outweigh benefits for 80-year-old woman

Estrogen is effective for the prevention of osteoporosis but is not as effective as other agents in treating established osteoporosis.
Meta fights CRTC, refuses to publicly release info on news blocking measures

Meta fights CRTC, refuses to publicly release info on news blocking measures

Last year, the company blocked news from Facebook and Instagram in response to the Online News Act, which would have required Meta to compensate media outlets for displaying their content.