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Gene therapy eyedrops restored a boy's sight. Similar treatments could help millions

Gene therapy eyedrops restored a boy's sight. Similar treatments could help millions

MIAMI (AP) — Dr. Alfonso Sabater pulled up two photos of Antonio Vento Carvajal’s eyes. One showed cloudy scars covering both eyeballs. The other, taken after months of gene therapy given through eyedrops, revealed no scarring on either eye.
Calls for residential school abuse records to be re-examined for names of deceased

Calls for residential school abuse records to be re-examined for names of deceased

Geraldine Shingoose was shocked when she opened a report probing what should be done to protect potential unmarked grave sites at former residential schools for Indigenous children.
First Nation spends day in ceremony to launch dig for potential unmarked graves

First Nation spends day in ceremony to launch dig for potential unmarked graves

MINEGOZIIBE ANISHINABE — Before the sun broke through the sky Monday morning, members of a Manitoba First Nation planned to start a critical month-long search in a good way.
Man flees from U.S. police, crashes in B.C. after speeding across border

Man flees from U.S. police, crashes in B.C. after speeding across border

Mounties in Surrey, B.C., say a driver who fled from authorities in the U.S., sped through the Peace Arch border crossing and crashed in British Columbia is now in custody.
Fast-growing fire near Kamloops, B.C., prompts evacuation alerts and orders

Fast-growing fire near Kamloops, B.C., prompts evacuation alerts and orders

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A fast-moving wildfire that has prompted evacuation orders and alerts in and around the Kamloops area expanded rapidly to 18 square kilometres in size on Sunday as it moved closer to the city limits.
Prince George man awarded for bringing mental health program to work

Prince George man awarded for bringing mental health program to work

Mark Wilson helped bring the Buddy Up Program to Finning Canada
Why are manholes in the middle of busy roads?

Why are manholes in the middle of busy roads?

City explains why utility access points on roads sometimes positioned right in the path of oncoming traffic
Two children among four missing after record-breaking Nova Scotia downpours

Two children among four missing after record-breaking Nova Scotia downpours

HALIFAX — Two children were among four people reported missing Saturday after a long procession of intense thunderstorms dumped record amounts of rain across a wide swath of Nova Scotia, washing away roads and bridges amid widespread flooding.
Memorial for fallen B.C. wildfire fighter held in Revelstoke

Memorial for fallen B.C. wildfire fighter held in Revelstoke

Family, friends and fellow firefighters paid tribute to a 19-year-old woman killed while battling wildfires in British Columbia earlier this month, describing her as hard-working, reliable and positive.
Local inventor sees wind turbine as practical power solution

Local inventor sees wind turbine as practical power solution

Farmers, off-grid residents in remote areas could benefit from green innovation made in Prince George