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Lights back on for almost all BC Hydro customers who lost power in strong winds

Lights back on for almost all BC Hydro customers who lost power in strong winds

British Columbia's Crown utility says crews have restored power to 95 per cent of some 290,000 businesses and homes that were in the dark at some point Monday as strong winds battered coastal areas and parts of the central Interior.
Wait-listed Taylor Swift fans get another chance to buy tickets to Toronto concerts

Wait-listed Taylor Swift fans get another chance to buy tickets to Toronto concerts

TORONTO — Some Taylor Swift fans who were unable to buy tickets to her Toronto shows are getting another shot at seeing the pop star. Ticketmaster says a limited number of tickets were released for the otherwise sold-out dates.
Major Drilling buys South American drilling contractor, boosting rig count

Major Drilling buys South American drilling contractor, boosting rig count

MONCTON, N.B. — Major Drilling Group International Inc. has signed a deal to buy South American specialty drilling contractor Explomin Perforaciones in a deal worth up to US$85 million.
Book Review: 'The Name of This Band is R.E.M.' is a vivid journey through the rock band's history

Book Review: 'The Name of This Band is R.E.M.' is a vivid journey through the rock band's history

The best way to read “The Name of This Band is R.E.M.” is with a pair of headphones and a collection of the band's albums on streaming services or CDs. Opt for the cassettes or vinyl if you want to go old school.
How to help your tropical plants survive the winter blues

How to help your tropical plants survive the winter blues

Nothing conjures up the feeling of the tropics like giant, lush-leaved plants. Here's how to take care of your tropical houseplants.
The church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris shines in an immersive light show

The church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris shines in an immersive light show

The walls of Saint-Sulpice church are coming alive with 360-degree video projections, sparkling cutting-edge technology and actors, all telling the story of the church and its place in French history.
Dutch police arrest a suspect in a botched art heist of Andy Warhol screenprints

Dutch police arrest a suspect in a botched art heist of Andy Warhol screenprints

Police did not say if the missing artworks were recovered in the string of raids.
Electric and gas utility Fortis reports $420M Q3 profit, up from $394M a year ago

Electric and gas utility Fortis reports $420M Q3 profit, up from $394M a year ago

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Fortis Inc. reported a third-quarter profit of $420 million, up from $394 million in the same quarter last year. The electric and gas utility says the profit amounted to 85 cents per share for the quarter ended Sept.
Thomson Reuters reports Q3 profit down from year ago as revenue rises

Thomson Reuters reports Q3 profit down from year ago as revenue rises

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters reported its third-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as its revenue rose eight per cent. The company, which keeps its books in U.S.
Prince William walks nature trails near South Africa's Table Mountain to promote conservation

Prince William walks nature trails near South Africa's Table Mountain to promote conservation

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince William went on an early-morning nature walk near South Africa's Table Mountain on Tuesday to promote the work of conservation rangers in a unique urban national park.