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Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano due to ash, falling rocks and tsunami possibility

Indonesian authorities closed an international airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano due to spreading ash, falling rocks and the possibility of a tsunami.

Whatever happened to the legendary 'lost' continent of Mu?

Despite advances in science and radiocarbon dating, there’s only so far back into the past we can look. That means that great chapters of ancient history will likely always remain a mystery, leaving gaping holes for myth and legend to fill. Enter the long-lost continent of Lemuria, also known as Mu – a vast landmass that, according to believers, ex...

Overnight travel pod drives passengers while they sleep

Designer Peter Stulz of illustration studio Xoio has unveiled an innovative concept called the Swift Pod, a self-driving vehicle that allows passengers to rest up during their travels. The Swift Pod is named after a well-known bird and its ability to fly while asleep. It offers space for two passengers in a hotel-like pod. It allows them to sit upr...

5 Spring 2024 Trends You Can Buy Secondhand

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Check Out Kawasaki's Incredibly Rad, Fishing-Ready Ultra 160LX-S Angler Jet Ski

Who's ready to go fishing?

Catering strike takes bite out of Pearson Airport

Over 800 workers for a prominent catering company that supplies food and drink to several airlines, have hit the picket lines. As Shauna Hunt reports, the union is demanding better pay after years of supporting the company through turbulent times.

Origins of rocks that built the first continents discovered

A new study suggests that three types of coarse-grained rocks could be attributed to the first continents emerging about 3.5 billion years ago. Once the oceans cooled and developed on Earth, that was almost all that was there. The land was restricted to small volcanic islands which have since eroded away. We do know that parts of early continents h...

The Junkyard Discoveries of Doug’s 4-Wheelers in Pella, Iowa

Take a tour down an automotive memory lane

8 hours of sleep for everyone? Factors and tips for healthy night's rest

Often, everyone hears the statement that every person needs to sleep for 8 hours for a healthy sleep. However, it is worth knowing whether this rule is indeed the same for everyone, according to the Instagram account of the medical community Zdorovishi razom (Healthier together). Factors influencing sleep duration Individuality is the key to health...

Want a break from cities? 54 best villages and towns to visit around the world revealed

The spots preserving landscapes, culture, culinary traditions and more.

Avoiding shrinkflation is difficult, but these shoppers have a few tips

MONTREAL — Stefani Balinsky not only brings her list when she goes grocery shopping, she also brings a calculator. Oftentimes Balinsky, a mother of a teenager and a 20-year-old, finds herself standing in the aisles and calculating if she's getting the best deal for every dollar spent. It's her way of fighting back against shrinkflation. She recalle...

Talking 15 Years Of The One Motorcycle Show With Thor Drake

Making the magic happen, one bike and one rider at a time.

‘Friendly’ and ‘walkable’ city named one of the best destinations in the UK

Dreaming of RV life? Now, might be a good time to buy

RV sales took off during the pandemic when people were forced to spend their vacation dollars closer to home. But now sales of new RVs are down as consumers return to air travel, making it a buyer's market.

The world’s 9th biggest country is a rare undiscovered marvel with ‘jaw-dropping’ scenery

Single life brings freedom — and societal challenges

Tommy is in his 40s, and has been single his whole life. In an emotional phone call, he told BC Today host Michelle Eliot about the impact it has on him.

Hacks to make camping in your car as relaxing as possible

Nathan Coleman has some tips for weekend adventurers looking to sleep the night away in their car.

Overspending or undercharging? These can be signs that trauma has shaped your relationship with money

Here's how your mental health can affect your finances, and vice versa

“Safe Settling” Could Be Holding You Back From A Fulfilling Job

If you reflect honestly on your past career moves, how motivated to job hunt were you when your job was unbearable, compared with the times you’ve been unsatisfied yet comfortable? After all, it’s human nature. Freudian theory, according to the pleasure–pain principle, says we’re conditioned to move away from pain and towards pleasure. If something is bang in the middle, we can get stuck. Your job might not set your soul on fire, but it doesn’t...

How Ontario's UP Express schedule changes will impact commuters

Ontario is expected to add an additional 300 weekly GO train trips to routes throughout the GTA. Meanwhile, every second UP Express train will be non-stop between Union Station and Pearson Airport, seven days a week CBC’s Lorrenda Reddekopp dives into how the latest service UP Express changes will impact commuters.

One is 36. The other is 72. Both women love being single

Callers Lisa, 36, and Marie, 72, tell BC Today host Michelle Eliot about the advantages of deciding to stay single.

20 timeless decor ideas for any home

Flip through the gallery for 20 timeless decor ideas for any home, from finding the right furniture to tying your space together with the perfect scent.

The doomed quest of the ‘last great explorer’ to find a mystical city in the Amazon rainforest

10 of the least-visited countries in the world

Is my passport still valid? New rules and prices around soon-to-be expired ID

Double check your passport before you book.

Taking your dog to the beach? Here are some dangers you should be aware of

It's fun to bring dogs to the beach, but it can also be a dangerous place. Here are some tips to keep pets safe in the sun, on the sand, and in the sea.

A beautiful evening to watch sea planes take off near Canada Place in Vancouver

An after work stop to watch the sea planes take off in Vancouver

Spring Home Essentials: Elevating everyday basics

Style expert Samantha Pynn offers creative tips to refresh everyday essentials -with a twist. From luxurious sheets to vibrant towels, colorful dishes, stylish storage baskets, and cozy pillows and throws, she proves that basics don't have to be boring. Get ready to elevate your living spaces with simple yet stylish updates!

Outdoorsy types advised to beware of diehard insect

Neebing, Ont. -- They’re “sneakier” than mosquitos, and undeterred by a bit of cool, pre-winter weather. When it comes to ticks, public health officials are advising hunters, hikers and other outdoorsy types who like to tromp around in the bush during fall to stay alert. Ticks are not just a summer concern. “If you think you don’t have to worry abo...

Calming evening in Belcarra, BC

Calming ocean waves of the incoming tide at the Jug Island Trail in Belcarra, British Columbia, on Saturday evening.

Motorcycles (And Powersports) Are For Everyone, So Don't Be A Jerk

Everyone (including you) has to start somewhere, so why not help a newbie instead of being mean?

From canned food to massage

What are the things we buy (and why we buy more) in wartime

Our top 5 Amazon deals of the week

Looking to shop great deals? Here are our favourite deal items up for grabs this week on Amazon. Save big on Shapermint, Lefant and more coveted brand items.

House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow

WASHINGTON (AP) — House congressional leaders were toiling Thursday on a delicate, bipartisan push toward weekend votes to approve a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as several other national security policies at a critical moment at home and abroad. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson this week set in mo...

You Have to See Renault’s EV Jetski and Snowbike

The French automaker is expanding into both land and water mobility solutions.

How to safely coexist with grizzlies as encounters increase in Canada

A spike in grizzly bear sightings leads to question of how to coexist

Restaurants feeling financial pinch as industry sees drop in employment

A Vancouver restaurant is feeling the financial pinch as the industry shed over 26,000 jobs in March. Grace Ke reports.

Winnipegger denied flight refund even though he bought cancellation insurance

Allianz Global Assistance says disaster at a pre-booked accommodation is not a covered reason under the policy.

Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1: B.C. government

LANGLEY, B.C. — British Columbia Premier David Eby is warning real estate investors and speculators that his government is tilting the rules towards families seeking homes as it tightens the rules on short-term rentals. Eby said Thursday that the rule changes on May 1 will limit short-term rental units to within the principal home of a host, but th...

Reuters: Kremlin clamps down on officials' travel over state secret fears

The Kremlin is tightening rules around foreign travel for Russian officials over fears foreign countries could target them and obtain state secrets, Reuters reported on April 18, citing undisclosed sources. According to sources who spoke to the news agency, even travel to countries with warm relations with Moscow is being restricted. "You can't go ...

Is a cottage a viable 1st home? How the ownership thought process is changing

Should your first property be urban, suburban or rural? Here's what to know about how costs and lifestyle can vary depending on where and what kind of home you buy.

Embroidery artist creating fairytale works wants to broaden definition of art

An embroidery artist who stitches whimsical scenes inspired by classic literature, fairytales and the natural world said she wants to broaden people’s perception of what art is. Gemma Matthews, a mother of four from Nottingham, stitches colourful scenes with figures such as King Arthur and Guinevere, Juliet from Shakespeare’s Romeo And Juliet, and ...

Retirees: Is it time to downsize, even in this real estate market?

Your home is your sanctuary, but it’s also one of your biggest budget items. And after you retire, it may feel like more house than you need. But in this housing market, when a smaller home with upgraded features may be about as expensive as the one you’re selling, is it still smart to downsize? In some cases, downsizing is appropriate, but not nec...

Scientists find about a quarter million invisible nanoplastic particles in a liter of bottled water

The average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics, detected and categorized for the first time by a microscope using dual lasers. (Jan. 8) (AP Video: Mary Conlon)

12 things that will surprise you at European restaurants

When you travel abroad, you expect things to be different. In Europe, the language, food, and landscapes change with each (nearly non-existent) border you cross. However, certain quirks of eating in restaurants on the continent are mostly uniform, regardless of the country.

Meet Judy Tulk, who helped Russian acrobats when they defected to Canada 30 years ago

Join a special reunion between Judy Tulk, former manager of the Cygnus Gymnastic Club, and the former members of the world-famous Moscow Circus who travelled back to St. John’s recently to visit the woman they consider their “mom.” Tulk tells the CBC’s Mark Quinn how the life-long friendship got its start.

What's behind the jump in gas prices?

In 24 hours, prices rose an average of 15 cents per litre in Quebec and Ontario — that's the highest increase in nearly two years.

9 of the wildest urban legends in Disney history – and which ones are true

A giant squirrel, snowmobiling and the arts make Edson, Alta., worth more than just a coffee stop.

Every year thousands of tourists travel Highway 16 from Edmonton to Jasper National Park through Edson, Alta., but locals say it's more than just a pitstop along the way. Here's what there is to do in town.

The rare treasures of a car collection you’ve (probably) never heard of

Inside the terrific car collection of Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani in Qatar