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COVID-19 Outbreak at Canadian Mink Farm Infects Eight People
Minks are susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, with reports of infection in the animal also occurring in Denmark and the Netherlands.
'Violent,' Hungry Bear Attacks Child in Alaska
The bear charged at the child in "a predatory manner," state officials said.
Murder Hornets Could Spread 'Rapidly' Throughout Western North America
The hornets represent a significant threat to Western honeybees, which have no innate defence against them.
Murder Hornets Could Spread Across U.S. and Establish Permanent Presence
Experts say that if the invasive hornets do become established in the United States, the biggest threat they pose is to honeybees.
What is a Murder Hornet? Dangerous Killer Asian Giant Hornets Threaten Bees
Asian giant hornets are known to be capable of killing people with some regularity, including up to 50 per year in Japan, but they're more dangerous to honey bee populations, with the capability to kill 40 bees in a minute.
Asian Giant Hornets Discovered in Washington for First Time
"People should avoid swatting at the hornets, which may cause these insects to sting," the Washington State Department of Agriculture said.
Canadian Police: Teenage Killers Planned More Murders Before Suicides
Police in British Columbia, Canada say that two young men believed responsibile for three murders this summer had planned to kill more victims, before turning guns on themselves, according to a report released Friday.
Cable Cars Plummet to the Ground Near Vancouver, Police Suspect Vandalism
"At this time the location is a crime scene, and we need to make sure it's safe," officers said of the Sea to Sky Gondola, a tourist attraction in Squamish, British Columbia.
Man Survives Brutal Bear Attack by Stabbing It in the Neck With Knife
"It was so much pain and weirdness, I could feel the hot blood. I'm being rag-dolled, suspended by my flank by a bear carrying me, Colin Dowler said.
Pot Shortage Sends Legal Canadian Users to Black Market
Licensing issues and postal strikes have presented obstacles for the country's fledgling cannabis industry.
Ontario Fire Map Shows Where Wildfires Are Burning
Almost 40 fires continued burning in Ontario, Canada, this week.
Seth Rogen Voices Vancouver's Public Transit System
TransLink said the idea for using Seth Rogen's voice on public transport announcements came from social media, specifically from a tweet.
Slashed American Student Sues Canadian University
An Oregon woman is suing a Canadian university for a 2016 dorm room attack by an engineering student from Saudi Arabia who claimed to be motivated to strike after reading the Quran.
Couple With Stuffed Toy As Lawyer Lose Custody
They also told the court the stuffed lion was transmitting to them the word of God.
Man Wins Lottery on Birthday and Retirement Day
People normally retire after winning the lottery. This man did the opposite.
Climbers in Canada Call Poland for Help After Avalanche
The pair were climbing Whitehorn Mountain in British Columbia.
Sharks, Dolphins Are Turning Up in Strange Places
For the first time, researcher have found bottlenose dolphins in Canadian waters.
Pet Pig Adopted From SPCA Killed and Eaten by Owners
Three-year-old Molly the pig's new owners Snapchatted themselves cooking and seasoning the pet.
International Weed Celebration A Deadly Day For Drivers
People are 12 percent more likely to die in a car accident after 4:20 pm on April 20.
Human Foot Found in the Salish Sea, British Columbia
More than a dozen feet have been discovered in the area.