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Case of B.C. teen with avian flu shows 'worrisome' mutation of virus

Infectious disease experts say the avian flu case that infected a 13-year-old in British Columbia shows “worrisome” signs that the virus could be mutating to more easily infect humans, but that the treatment approach taken can help inform future case
Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, is dead at 73

Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, is dead at 73

NEW YORK (AP) — Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known for such 1970s teen hits as “One Bad Apple," "Yo-Yo" and “Down By the Lazy River,” has died. He was 73.

Remains found near Michigan music fest site confirmed to be fan missing since 2018

ROTHBURY, Mich. (AP) — The disappearance of a Detroit-area man from a 2018 music festival has been solved with the discovery of human remains in northern Michigan, authorities said Thursday.

Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, is dead at 73

NEW YORK (AP) — Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known for such 1970s teen hits as “One Bad Apple," "Yo-Yo" and “Down By the Lazy River,” has died. He was 73.
Rosita Missoni, matriarch of Italian fashion house that made zigzag knitwear iconic, dies at age 93

Rosita Missoni, matriarch of Italian fashion house that made zigzag knitwear iconic, dies at age 93

ROME (AP) — Rosita Missoni, the matriarch of the iconic Italian fashion house that made colorful zigzag-patterned knitwear high fashion and helped launch Italian ready-to-wear, has died. She was 93.
B.C. research suggests road salt linked to death and deformities in salmon

B.C. research suggests road salt linked to death and deformities in salmon

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found evidence suggesting high levels of road salt in B.C.
What's on the table in 2025? Some predicted trends in food

What's on the table in 2025? Some predicted trends in food

As we tip into the New Year, we food writers are often tasked with putting on paper our predictions for what will be trending.
Hardy Canadians take the plunge in icy New Year's Day tradition

Hardy Canadians take the plunge in icy New Year's Day tradition

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Strong winds and almost freezing temperatures didn't deter hundreds of brave souls from jumping into Lake Ontario in a New Year's Day tradition. Some 750 people took part in the Courage Polar Bear Dip in Oakville., Ont.
With maturity comes baggage in Allan Hawco's new cop role in CBC's 'Saint-Pierre'

With maturity comes baggage in Allan Hawco's new cop role in CBC's 'Saint-Pierre'

TORONTO — After CBC’s “Republic of Doyle” wrapped in 2014, Allan Hawco spent years searching for the next show to create. The star and co-creator of the St. John's, N.L.
A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often

A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often

Mexican airline Aeromexico had the world's best record for on-time arrivals in 2024, according to an annual ranking released Thursday. Delta Air Lines scored the highest among U.S.
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