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Human Interest

Two UBC students hitchhike across Canada, spending a total of $10

VANCOUVER — A travel fund of only $150 may not sound like enough to spend much more than a day …

Blind goat missing from Alberta animal sanctuary found safe and sound

WETASKIWIN, Alta. — Volunteers with an animal sanctuary south of Edmonton are celebrating the safe return of a blind goat …

Entomologist says Asian lady beetles have more bite than traditional ladybugs

WINNIPEG — Ladybugs are usually thought of as one of the cuter insects, but there’s a new type emerging in …

‘A really good aura:’ Calgary office tower dog friendly to attract tenants

CALGARY — Man’s best friend is moving on up — to the 16th floor of a downtown Calgary office building. …

Syrian chocolatier celebrates factory opening with Nova Scotia town

ANTIGONISH, N.S.—A Syrian refugee said he and his family are giving back to the Nova Scotia town that helped turn …

Toronto imam warns of “fake news” after photo used in anti Muslim article

MONTREAL—A Toronto-area imam is warning of the dangers of what he calls “fake news” after his photo was used in …

Japan Princess engaged to college love; wedding next year

TOKYO — Japanese Emperor Akihito’s oldest grandchild, Princess Mako, says she is getting married to her university classmate who won …

Princes William and Harry speak candidly about Diana’s death

LONDON—Princes William and Harry have spoken candidly about the death of their mother, Princess Diana, in an interview marking 20 …

Indonesia clinic gives relief to Muslims with tattoo regrets

TANGERANG, Indonesia — Each staccato rat-a-tat-tat of the laser firing an intense beam at the elaborate red, green and black …

Wayward Bullock’s oriole to fly home to B.C. on Air Canada flight

OTTAWA— A Bullock’s oriole that landed in eastern Ontario in 2015 will finally be flying home to British Columbia  by …

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