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Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers

Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers

When it comes to cinematography, a giant Pacific octopus that borrowed a camera from two divers earns a solid "10 out of 10." Underwater videographer John Roney said he and his longtime diving buddy Chris Mullen went out on Aug.
Pistachios in your pantry? What experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall

Pistachios in your pantry? What experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall

TORONTO — Pistachios have been the subject of a series of recalls linked to a salmonella outbreak, and while some health officials say that doesn’t mean people should avoid all pistachio products, others say toss the nut.
Pay hike for military members 'long overdue,' says expert

Pay hike for military members 'long overdue,' says expert

OTTAWA — The federal government's decision to boost entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces members is being praised by expert observers as long overdue.
RCMP union pushes for change to help force attract talent from U.S., other countries

RCMP union pushes for change to help force attract talent from U.S., other countries

OTTAWA — The union representing front-line RCMP members wants the force to ease requirements for foreign applicants to help attract experienced police officers from agencies like the U.S.
Pride festivals: breaking the isolation of LGBTQ+ people in rural areas

Pride festivals: breaking the isolation of LGBTQ+ people in rural areas

MONTREAL — Pascal Lessard and his partner bought their farm in 2019. They live in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec. It's a rural area south of Quebec City.
B.C. First Nation wins rights, title along Fraser River's south arm in Lower Mainland

B.C. First Nation wins rights, title along Fraser River's south arm in Lower Mainland

VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island First Nation has won back fishing rights and title for part of the land its ancestors used as a summer home in the Lower Mainland, despite opposition by two other Indigenous communities. A B.C.
U.S. in final decision to hike Canadian softwood duties, tells officers to collect

U.S. in final decision to hike Canadian softwood duties, tells officers to collect

The U.S. Department of Commerce says it has made a final decision to more than double countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports, a move business groups in British Columbia say will harm communities on both sides of the border.
Baklava pastries containing pistachios recalled due to salmonella

Baklava pastries containing pistachios recalled due to salmonella

TORONTO — Baklava pastries containing pistachios are being recalled over salmonella concerns. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall notice for some Andalos brand pastries distributed in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec and sold online.
Canada's 2025 wildfire season now second-worst on record, fuelled by Prairies blazes

Canada's 2025 wildfire season now second-worst on record, fuelled by Prairies blazes

TORONTO — Canada's 2025 wildfire season is now the second-worst on record.
Carney announces 20% increase in military starting pay

Carney announces 20% increase in military starting pay

TRENTON, ONT. — Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists, Prime Minister Mark Carney said at CFB Trenton on Friday.