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FILE - A Qatar airways plane lands at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany, as the sun rises on Sept. 25, 2023. Twelve people were injured when a Qatar Airways plane flying from Doha to Dublin on Sunday May 26, 2024 hit turbulence, airport authorities said. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

12 people injured after Qatar Airways plane hits turbulence on way to Dublin

Qatar Airways described the injuries as ‘minor’

FILE - A Qatar airways plane lands at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany, as the sun rises on Sept. 25, 2023. Twelve people were injured when a Qatar Airways plane flying from Doha to Dublin on Sunday May 26, 2024 hit turbulence, airport authorities said. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)
FILE - Composers Richard M. Sherman, left, who, along with his brother Robert, wrote the song “It’s a Small World” for the Disneyland ride of the same name, and Michael Giacchino, right, who composed the driving music for Disneyland’s newly-redesigned “Space Mountain” ride, work in a sound room at Walt Disney Imagineering offices in Glendale, Calif., July 5, 2005. Sherman, one half of the prolific, award-winning pair of brothers who helped form millions of childhoods by penning classic Disney tunes, died Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was 95. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

Richard M. Sherman, who fueled Disney charm in ‘Mary Poppins,’ dies at 95

Sherman also penned songs for ‘The Jungle Book’ and ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’

FILE - Composers Richard M. Sherman, left, who, along with his brother Robert, wrote the song “It’s a Small World” for the Disneyland ride of the same name, and Michael Giacchino, right, who composed the driving music for Disneyland’s newly-redesigned “Space Mountain” ride, work in a sound room at Walt Disney Imagineering offices in Glendale, Calif., July 5, 2005. Sherman, one half of the prolific, award-winning pair of brothers who helped form millions of childhoods by penning classic Disney tunes, died Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was 95. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)
Police use water cannon to disperse demonstrators during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, and calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, May 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Hamas rocket attack sets off sirens in Tel Aviv for first time in months

Attack thought to be first long-range rocket attack from Gaza since January

Police use water cannon to disperse demonstrators during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, and calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, May 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
A panel of United Nations experts say Canada is failing to ensure equitable justice, citing trial delays and problems with initiatives meant to lower the rate of Indigenous people behind bars. A Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) sign is seen in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Canada lacks proper oversight, safeguards for people behind bars: UN experts

Experts say Canada has issues with trial delays, number of Indigenous inmates

A panel of United Nations experts say Canada is failing to ensure equitable justice, citing trial delays and problems with initiatives meant to lower the rate of Indigenous people behind bars. A Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) sign is seen in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to France next month for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Trudeau and the Prime Minister of France Edouard Philippe take part in a wreath laying as part of the D-Day 75th Anniversary Canadian National Commemorative Ceremony at Juno Beach in Courseulles-sur-Mer, France, Thursday, June 6, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to France next month for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Trudeau and the Prime Minister of France Edouard Philippe take part in a wreath laying as part of the D-Day 75th Anniversary Canadian National Commemorative Ceremony at Juno Beach in Courseulles-sur-Mer, France, Thursday, June 6, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Chris Hemsworth, fourth right, Liam Hemsworth, right, and Gabriella Brooks, second right, pose for photographers upon arrival at the UK Premiere of the film ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ in London, Friday, May 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

‘Furiosa,’ ‘Garfield’ lead slowest Memorial Day box office in decades

Earnings the lowest in 29 years, aside from during the COVID-19 pandemic

Chris Hemsworth, fourth right, Liam Hemsworth, right, and Gabriella Brooks, second right, pose for photographers upon arrival at the UK Premiere of the film ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ in London, Friday, May 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. Mounties are investigating a report of a plane crash in the remote back country of Squamish, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Plane crash reported in the remote outskirts of Squamish, B.C.

Police say they can’t confirm if anyone was killed or injured so far

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. Mounties are investigating a report of a plane crash in the remote back country of Squamish, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The mother, centre, relatives and friends of Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, also known around the world by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, arrive at a hospital after he was shot in Mansa, Punjab state, India, Sunday, May 29, 2022. On the day of his second death anniversary this week, Canadian fans of the rapper say they will be thinking about his transformation into a political icon after his killing because his music made references to Indian politics and the Sikh faith that remain relevant today.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP

‘Bigger than just music:’ Canadians remember Punjabi rapper 2 years after killing

Sidhu Moose Wala was ambushed while in India. Police blame his death on an inter-gang rivalry

The mother, centre, relatives and friends of Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, also known around the world by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, arrive at a hospital after he was shot in Mansa, Punjab state, India, Sunday, May 29, 2022. On the day of his second death anniversary this week, Canadian fans of the rapper say they will be thinking about his transformation into a political icon after his killing because his music made references to Indian politics and the Sikh faith that remain relevant today.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP
People rally on Parliament Hill on an International Day of Action to Search the Landfills, in Ottawa, on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. The remains of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran and another woman named as Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe, or Buffalo Woman, killed by an alleged serial killer, are believed to be in a landfill north of Winnipeg. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Who is Buffalo Woman? Serial killer trial hears of efforts to identify victim

The unknown woman was last seen outside a Winnipeg Salvation Army in March 2022

People rally on Parliament Hill on an International Day of Action to Search the Landfills, in Ottawa, on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. The remains of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran and another woman named as Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe, or Buffalo Woman, killed by an alleged serial killer, are believed to be in a landfill north of Winnipeg. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
RCMP escort evacuees from Fort McMurray, Alberta past wildfires that were still burning out of control Saturday, May 7, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Leaders must disaster-proof Canada’s hospitals against climate change: experts

Floods, fires, heat waves all increase emergency needs, while also threatening services

RCMP escort evacuees from Fort McMurray, Alberta past wildfires that were still burning out of control Saturday, May 7, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Canada’s Brandon Tanev celebrates with teammates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the semi final match between Canada and Switzerland at the Ice Hockey World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, Saturday, May 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Canada’s Brandon Tanev celebrates with teammates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the semi final match between Canada and Switzerland at the Ice Hockey World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, Saturday, May 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
The west flank of the Parker Lake wildfire, designated G90267 by the B.C. Wildfire Service, is seen from the air looking east in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service

Mayor says it’s not safe for Fort Nelson wildfire evacuees to return early

People trying to get back early could create highway lineups that hinder health-care workers: mayor

The west flank of the Parker Lake wildfire, designated G90267 by the B.C. Wildfire Service, is seen from the air looking east in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service
This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a black-legged tick. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-CDC via AP

As Canada warms, infectious disease risks spread north

Canada becoming increasingly friendly to diseases such as malaria, dengue and Zika virus

This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a black-legged tick. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-CDC via AP
The late Leeland Alexander seen here as part of the bike trail building crew at Xat’sull First Nation. (Photo submitted)

Sister seeks justice in stabbing death of her brother in Lillooet

Leeland Alexander was from Xat’sull First Nations

The late Leeland Alexander seen here as part of the bike trail building crew at Xat’sull First Nation. (Photo submitted)
(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

UBC Okanagan vice-chancellor offers to meet with pro-Palestinian encampment

The encampment on UBC’s Okanagan campus is demanding that the university divests from companies complicit in ‘Palestinian genocide’

(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Hydrogen-powered vehicles could become more common on B.C. roads, especially in Nanaimo, which is one of three cities selected to produce hydrogen for a provincewide hydrogen fuel production and distribution network. (Photo submitted)

B.C. partnering on provincewide hydrogen refuelling network

Nanaimo, Burnaby, Prince George, North Vancouver tabbed for HTEC’s H2 Gateway project facilities

Hydrogen-powered vehicles could become more common on B.C. roads, especially in Nanaimo, which is one of three cities selected to produce hydrogen for a provincewide hydrogen fuel production and distribution network. (Photo submitted)
BC Wildfire Service is responding to a fire east of Spences Bridge that was discovered on the afternoon of May 24. (Photo credit: Matt Torgerson/Facebook)

BC Wildfire Service sending crews to fire near Spences Bridge in B.C. Interior

Fire, estimated at 10 hectares, is burning on opposite side of Thompson River from Trans-Canada Hwy.

BC Wildfire Service is responding to a fire east of Spences Bridge that was discovered on the afternoon of May 24. (Photo credit: Matt Torgerson/Facebook)
Baylie McKnight of the Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Society BC , was nominated for a Coast Mental Health, Courage to Come Back Award on May 23. (Coast Mental Health/Contributed)

Victoria woman changing the stigma around Borderline Personality Disorder

Baylie McKnight was diagnosed with BPD when she was 18 years old

Baylie McKnight of the Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Society BC , was nominated for a Coast Mental Health, Courage to Come Back Award on May 23. (Coast Mental Health/Contributed)
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is probing the RCMP’s response to a December 2023 incident in Lumby, after which a woman was found deceased on April 14. (File Photo)

Police watchdog investigating leadup to death of North Okanagan woman

The IIO says woman was found deceased on April 14, the same date that RCMP found remains of Tatjana Stefanski

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is probing the RCMP’s response to a December 2023 incident in Lumby, after which a woman was found deceased on April 14. (File Photo)
B.C. United Leader Kevin Falcon said Conservative Party of B.C. John Rustad walked away from what Falcon called a “generous” non-competition framework to prevent the B.C. NDP from forming government after this fall’s provincial election. (Black Press Media file photo)

BREAKING: B.C. United says B.C. Conservatives walked away from talks

B.C. United Leader Kevin Falcon said his party had proposed a generous “non-competition framework”

B.C. United Leader Kevin Falcon said Conservative Party of B.C. John Rustad walked away from what Falcon called a “generous” non-competition framework to prevent the B.C. NDP from forming government after this fall’s provincial election. (Black Press Media file photo)