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At long last, the world’s largest cruise ship is set to embark on its maiden voyage. The Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, over the weekend and is gearing up to welcome passengers aboard its first sail to the Caribbean on Mar. 4. The world’s largest cruise ship is finally

A cargo ship carrying thousands of luxury cars continues to burn in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, but reports say the fire might soon flame out. Last week, the Portuguese navy responded to calls of distress from the Felicity Ace after a fire broke out on one of its cargo decks and quickly spread. The

Queen Elizabeth II postponed two virtual audiences as she continued to experience cold-like symptoms from COVID-19, Buckingham Palace said Thursday. It was the second time this week that Elizabeth, 95, had cancelled virtual sessions. However, she spoke by telephone with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday in what was seen as an encouraging sign

Blaire Wortley just wanted to make a connection. Instead, she found herself uncovering a online dating scam involving a man police say swindled more than $25,000 from dozens of victims. Calgary police said the man, 36-year-old Bryan Christopher Syryda, was reported to CPS back in 2020 after several people at that time alleged to have

NOTE: The embedded video content below contains language that might not be suitable for all audiences. Please watch at your own discretion. In celebration of Black History Month, TikTok is spotlighting the contributions of its Black creators by amplifying their talents through the second annual Black TikTok Trailblazers list. On that list is Toronto rapper

If twin brothers marry twin sisters and both couples have babies, what does that make their offspring? Cousins? Siblings? Both? It’s a bit of a brain tickler, for sure, and one that’s playing out in the United States. Read more: 6 misconceptions about having twins Identical twins Briana and Brittany, 35, met identical twins Josh

Many British Columbians are concerned someone in their household will suffer job loss lose and be unable to provide for the family. This is most evident in the western provinces with two-in-five people expressing this concern. More than half of Canadians feel like they are being outpaced by the rising cost of living, the new poll

Queen Elizabeth II offered her support Saturday to have the Duchess of Cornwall become Queen Camilla — using a special Platinum Jubilee message to make a significant decision in shaping the future of the British monarchy. In remarks delivered on the eve of the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne, the monarch expressed

By now, you have probably figured out your favourite word to use when starting a game of Wordle. However, thanks to science and TikTok, we also have some contenders for the worst word to play first. TikTok user @crvlwanek, whose name is Chris, created an entire computer script to figure out what the best and

In a world first, Swiss researchers have enabled three paraplegic patients to stand and walk again, using a nerve-stimulating device that’s controlled by touchscreen tablet. The device, revealed this week, uses electronic implants and artificial intelligence software to help paraplegic patients gain back their autonomy — and researchers have found it works well on those

The Queen has adapted to the expansion of liberal democracies while respecting ancient royal customs to create a magic dust that has left an enduring influence on Canada as she marks her Platinum Jubilee, experts say. Prof. Andrew Heard of Simon Fraser University’s political science department said the Queen has been influential by showing Canadians

Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said on Thursday, the second time that the heir to the British throne has contracted the disease. Charles, 73, had been due to attend an event in the southwestern English town of Winchester to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of his mother Queen Elizabeth

By William James and Michael Holden Reuters Posted February 14, 2022 9:45 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Camilla, the wife of British heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles, has tested positive for coronavirus. “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating,”

Sick of COVID-19 mandates and the pressure to become vaccinated, German, Austrian and Swiss citizens have been making their way to one of the poorest parts of Paraguay to seek refuge in a 4,000-acre gated colony. The colony, known as El Paraíso Verde, or the Green Paradise, advertises itself as a safe haven from “socialist

If financial anxiety is causing friction between you and your partner this Valentine’s Day, you’re likely not alone. Experts say money tensions can run deep in a relationship and, if left unaddressed, can lead to long-term dissatisfaction and frustration — beyond just who takes the bill after dinner. Financial therapy is one emerging concept for

Wednesday will mark Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The statutory holiday asks the country to reflect on Canada’s bleak history of mistreatment of Indigenous Peoples and the lasting intergenerational trauma of residential schools. The bill to create the statutory holiday as a response to one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94

Fall may be approaching, but the inaugural season of Bachelor in Paradise Canada promises to heat things up. The show, an offshoot of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, features singles from the franchise in a more “relaxed” environment as they continue to search for love. It can get messy, as we’ve seen in the American

Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista revealed in an emotional Instagram post that she’s been left “permanently deformed” by a cosmetic procedure meant to decrease fat cells in the body. The St Catharines, Ont.-born Evangelista, 56, claimed that the procedure, known as CoolSculpting, did the opposite of what was intended, instead increasing her fat cells, causing her

La Biscuiterie de Montreal owner Marie-Claude Charlebois has been up close and personal with all the federal leaders this campaign — their tasty twins, that is. Charlebois, along with her partner and graphic designer, Elitza Koroueva, specialize in making personalized maple sugar cookies for companies and events. Their latest cookies feature all five major federal

Billie Eilish went full glam in a huge peach ball gown at the pandemic-delayed Met Gala on Monday night, while fellow host of the evening Amanda Gorman was breathtaking in cobalt blue custom Vera Wang with a diamond laurel wreath in her hair. Billie Eilish attends The 2021 Met Gala on September 13, 2021 in

In New Brunswick, Riverview’s Fire & Rescue Department is a small force. Made up of 23 full-time members, it couldn’t afford to send manpower to New York City in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. “I guarantee you any one of us would’ve went if we had the opportunity to help,” says Capt. Dwight Robertson.

As protests against a domestic COVID-19 vaccine passport got heated in British Columbia, some Canadian restauranteurs say there are concerns about enforcing the new requirement. Meeru Dhalwala, the chef and co-owner of Indian restaurant Vij’s in Vancouver, said she is expecting some “difficult” customers, as she saw during the previous waves of the pandemic concerning

Jagmeet Singh was barely out of his teens when he took his little brother in. A biology student at the University of Western Ontario, Singh insisted on looking after Gurratan, then 15, following a nearly violent confrontation with their father that prompted a police call to their farmhouse in Windsor, Ont. The change was a

A teen on an epic global journey stopped in Montreal Wednesday morning. Zara Rutherford, a 19-year-old Belgian-British pilot, is trying to become the youngest woman to ever fly around the world all alone. She hopes to inspire a new generation of girls to get interested in aviation while doing it, and is gradually accomplishing that

An Ontario groom surprised his new wife with a holographic visit from a bridesmaid who was unable to travel to the wedding due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Jeff Gallant and Brittany Smith Gallant tied the knot at an outdoor ceremony in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., on Aug. 14. Bridesmaid Sarah Redington lives in London, England, but was

Jamie Spears has agreed to step down from his long time role as conservator of his daughter Britney Spears‘ estate, the pop star’s attorney said on Thursday. Read more: Britney Spears’ lawyer wants her father off conservatorship immediately “We are pleased that Mr. Spears and his lawyer have today conceded in a filing that he

In 1926, Henry Ford, the man at the helm of the Ford Motor Company, shut down his seven-day automotive factories for two days a week — giving rise to the foundation of the five-day workweek in North America. Ford touted it as a way to increase productivity, by giving the people on the assembly line

It’s been 40 years since Lady Diana Spencer — later known as the beloved Princess Diana — and Prince Charles wed at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England, on July 29, 1981. Arguably, the pomp, the pageantry and the outright luxuriousness of it all hasn’t been matched since, even as the pair’s sons, Princes William

Prince Harry is writing what his publisher is calling an “intimate and heartfelt memoir.” Random House expects to release the book, currently untitled, late in 2022. “I’m writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become,” the Duke of Sussex, 36, said in a statement Monday. “I’ve worn

By Staff The Associated Press Posted July 15, 2021 9:46 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s second Netflix project will focus on a 12-year-old girl’s adventures in an animated series. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Productions announced Wednesday that