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The final frontier: Quebec travel agency to offer trips into space

The final frontier: Quebec travel agency to offer trips into space

LAVAL, Que. - There's another space race underway — only this one isn't nearly as ominous as the Cold War competition between the United States and the Soviet Union in the 1960s to get a man on the moon.
'Body' found on mural in NDP Leader Tom Mulcair's parliamentary office

'Body' found on mural in NDP Leader Tom Mulcair's parliamentary office

OTTAWA - A body has been found in the Parliament Hill office of NDP Leader Tom Mulcair. Authorities say identification has been difficult because of the deteriorated condition of the corpse, which resembled broccoli.
Russian ballerina denies link to Bolshoi acid attack; fears for her safety

Russian ballerina denies link to Bolshoi acid attack; fears for her safety

TORONTO - A renowned Russian ballerina insisted Friday there is no link between the threats that forced her to move to Canada and a vicious acid attack against the artistic director of the famed Bolshoi Theatre.

Atlantic Lottery, Loto-Quebec taking bets on who will win main Oscars

MONTREAL - Filmmakers aren't the only ones hoping to take home some Oscar loot when the fabled golden statues are handed out on Feb. 24.
Busiest year ever ahead for B.C. Ferries ship refits; some work destined for Island

Busiest year ever ahead for B.C. Ferries ship refits; some work destined for Island

B.C. Ferries is heading into its busiest-ever period for major ship refits.
Bus riders booted off mid-trip, Transit cites errors in judgment

Bus riders booted off mid-trip, Transit cites errors in judgment

Bus passengers have been kicked to the curb mid-trip at least twice in the past week, and likely more often than that, because B.C. Transit would not approve overtime, says the union representing Greater Victoria public transit drivers.
‘I woke up to a text that I had lost my job,’ says Best Buy employee

‘I woke up to a text that I had lost my job,’ says Best Buy employee

Customers and staff heading to Victoria’s two Best Buy locations Thursday were met with closed doors and security guards, as Best Buy Canada closed seven Best Buy stores and eight Future Shops.

‘The last thing the bride wants … is a 300-person protest’ from Idle No More movement

The group organizing a bridal show at the Bay Centre this weekend is a strong supporter of the Idle No More movement, but could not risk the event being disrupted by a demonstration, a director of Just Love Animals Society said Thursday.

B.C. gives arts and culture groups $6.25M funding boost

B.C.’s culture minister unveiled a funding boost for arts and culture groups on Thursday, but faced jeers from the film industry for failing to boost tax credits. Bill Bennett announced $6.25 million in new funding for the B.C.

Passions high as U.S. mulls orcas’ fate, but agency taking a scientific tack

Science will trump passion as the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration looks at whether southern resident killer whales should be removed from the endangered species list.