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Humans fly farther than ever in Moon mission milestone

A Canadian astronaut is part of a historic return to deep space, as humans once again circle the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Jeremy Hansen is among four crew members aboard Artemis II, marking the first time a Canadian ha

Vince Brzostowski · 2026-04-14

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Mission RCMP arrest ‘French Fry Felon’ after tip jar thefts

A man dubbed the “French Fry Felon” by police was arrested in Mission, British Columbia after allegedly hiding inside a fast food restaurant overnight and stealing from tip jars. Mission RCMP detailed the incidents in a public update releas

Vince Brzostowski · 2026-03-27

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Even the groundhog stayed in as storm cancels Groundhog Day event

A major winter storm on the East Coast disrupted one of Canada’s best-known Groundhog Day traditions this year, keeping Shubenacadie Sam out of public view on Feb. 2. Officials at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park cancelled the annual Groundhog Da

Vince Brzostowski · 2026-02-12

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The Most Unusual 911 Calls in Canada in 2025

Every year, police services and emergency communications centres across Canada issue reminders about what 911 is meant for. Fires. Medical emergencies. Crimes in progress. Situations where seconds matter and someone’s safety is genuinely at

Vince Brzostowski · 2026-01-17

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Police say stolen bus was driven well but still a crime

HAMILTON, ON. A 36 year old man managed to pull off what police are calling both “comical” and “serious” after he slid behind the wheel of an empty Hamilton Street Railway bus and drove off like he was simply covering a colleague’s shift. T

Vince Brzostowski · 2025-12-05

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Blue Jays Get Sky Support from Halifax Pilot’s Flight Path Tribute

On October 15, when the Blue Jays needed a lift, Halifax pilot Dimitri Neonakis gave them one, literally. As Toronto’s playoff run took flight, Neonakis took to the skies for a two-and-a-half-hour flight that traced a 354-mile flight path i

Vince Brzostowski · 2025-10-25

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Runaway Rescue Dog Survives 9 Days Loose at YVR Before Safe Capture

After nine days on the run at Vancouver International Airport, Tommy the rescue dog is finally safe. The 8-month-old pup had just arrived from Korea when he escaped from his crate at YVR and disappeared into one of the busiest and noisiest

Vince Brzostowski · 2025-10-25

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Vancouver Island Shoreline Collapses Under Moxy truck hauling logs

A moxy truck plunged into Nitinaht Lake after the shoreline collapsed beneath it during a fish habitat restoration project on August 26. The dramatic moment, captured on drone footage, showed the articulated vehicle tip into the water and s

Vince Brzostowski · 2025-09-28

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BC Ferries Meets Baywatch, Prince George Meets Barbie

BC Ferries doesn’t usually do sequels, but the first week of September 2025 staged a back-to-back drama that had passengers clutching their Tim Hortons cups a little tighter. On September 3, a passenger went overboard from the Spirit of Bri

Vince Brzostowski · 2025-09-11

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Tiny Dog Defends Home from Hungry Bear

A five-pound Pomeranian named Scout has gone viral after turning into an unlikely guard dog, chasing a black bear out of his West Vancouver home earlier this month. The rare encounter happened on Aug. 4 and was captured on Kayla Kleine’s ho

Vince Brzostowski · 2025-08-16