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World News: Taiwan seeks 'new phase' of China ties in reshuffle

World News: Taiwan seeks 'new phase' of China ties in reshuffle

Taipei - Taiwan replaced its China affairs chief Friday, promoting a minister associated with pro-independence politics in what it said was a bid to forge a "new phase" in relations with rival Beijing.
Touching these tiny golden eggs might alleviate your stress

Touching these tiny golden eggs might alleviate your stress

Another wild one from the wonderful world of local Kickstarter campaigns. “We’ve lost the ability to hone into our own thoughts, ideas, and reflections of what we really want, think and believe in.
CRA to launch in-person tax payments at Canada Post locations with Payment Source

CRA to launch in-person tax payments at Canada Post locations with Payment Source

This year, Canadians can make tax payments at more than 6,000 Canada Post locations across the country, thanks to the collaboration between Payment Source and Canada Revenue Agency.
Book club: Lady Sherlock

Book club: Lady Sherlock

Sherry Thomas’ Lady Sherlock series is everything I didn’t know I wanted. I’ve been a Sherlock Holmes fan since childhood. I’ve read all the stories and watched, if not every small and big screen rendition, a large number of them.
Women come together to support each other in business

Women come together to support each other in business

Women are coming together in huge numbers to support one another. Whether it’s speaking out about sexual misconduct, gender inequality or simply lifting each other up when life gets tough, many women are working together to change the status quo.
This giant indoor carnival returns to Vancouver for Spring Break 2018

This giant indoor carnival returns to Vancouver for Spring Break 2018

An indoor amusement park in the heart of Vancouver sounds pretty dreamy…and it’s actually happening.
Richmond RCMP gets San Francisco nod

Richmond RCMP gets San Francisco nod

San Francisco DA clamping down on Chinese gold scammers, just as Richmond did earlier this year
Nearly all B.C. residents participate in 'second-hand economy': Kijiji

Nearly all B.C. residents participate in 'second-hand economy': Kijiji

According to a recent report from Kijiji, British Columbians contributed $4.1 billion to the second-hand economy last year, making up 1.55 per cent of the annual GDP.
Inside China: Rainbow grilled cheese toast is the latest food craze

Inside China: Rainbow grilled cheese toast is the latest food craze

One more menu item has been added to the rainbow-themed food trend besides cupcakes, bagels and ice creams —the rainbow grilled cheese toast. Rainbow cheese toast has become the latest craze in China.
World News: Large vessels are fishing 55 per cent of world's oceans

World News: Large vessels are fishing 55 per cent of world's oceans

Miami - More than half the world's oceans are being fished by large commercial vessels, particularly from China, according to the first view from space of global fishing practices published Thursday.