Five bison are dead after two vehicles hit them in a national park east of Edmonton early Thursday morning, Parks Canada says. RCMP are investigating the incident, which killed three bison and injured two others so severely they had to be euthanized. It is the most calamitous collision the park has recorded, according to Dale Kirkland, superintendent … Read more
Does signing up for Disney’s popular streaming service mean you have agreed to never sue the entertainment giant over anything, forever? That is what Disney argues in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a 42-year-old New York doctor whose family claims had a fatal allergic reaction after eating at an Irish pub in Disney Springs in … Read more
Former Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP Chuck Strahl has died at the age of 67, according to his family. Strahl died after a battle with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, according to a family statement that his son, Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl, posted to social media. “Our loss is deep and profound,” his family said. “Our dad was … Read more
A 10-year-old girl from Swift Current, Sask., who attracted millions of followers while sharing her health story online has died. Bella Thomson, who went by Bella Brave on social media, was born with several rare health conditions. Her mother, Kyla Thomson, confirmed to CBC Saskatchewan that Bella died on Sunday after being placed in a … Read more
American actor Shannen Doherty, best known for her role as high school student Brenda Walsh on hit 1990s television drama Beverly Hills, 90210, has died after years of living with cancer, U.S. media outlets reported on Sunday. She was 53. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On … Read more
Rick Cluff, one of British Columbia’s most loved radio personalities, has died. Cluff passed away following a short battle with cancer days after marking his 74th birthday. A consummate broadcaster, Cluff brought his friendly voice and big personality to CBC Vancouver in 1997 and helped turn The Early Edition into the No. 1-rated morning show in … Read more
Steve Albini, an alternative-rock pioneer and legendary producer who shaped the musical landscape through his work with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and more, has died. He was 61. Brian Fox, an engineer at Albini’s studio, Electrical Audio Recording, said Wednesday that Albini died after a heart attack Tuesday night. In addition to his work … Read more
Plans are now underway to airlift a stranded killer whale calf out of a remote tidal lagoon off northern Vancouver Island in an effort to reunite the young orca with its extended family. Fisheries Department and First Nations officials say the plans involve placing the two-year-old calf into a sling, lifting it out of the … Read more
Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actor who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists and rebounded after a near-fatal car accident, died Tuesday. She was 91. Rivera’s death was announced by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, who said she died in New York after a … Read more
