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By Rhythm Sachdeva, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story     Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Cannabis consumers or ‘stoners’ are often associated with characteristics of laziness and a lack of motivation, especially in mainstream media. Think Jesse Pinkman from Breaking Bad or “The Dude” in The Big Lebowski. But a new study suggests

By Evan Sobol, Lezla Gooden and Christian Colón Click here for updates on this story     CONNECTICUT (WFSB) — State health officials reported the first human case of West Nile virus in Connecticut this year. The Department of Public Health said a man from New Haven County contracted the virus. He is between the age of

By Shoshana Stahl Click here for updates on this story     ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — A toy giveaway in north St. Louis County brought smiles to kids’ faces on Saturday. The North County Police Cooperative partnered with STL Youth Sports Outreach to hold a “Christmas in September” event. Xaviera Stokes brought her three kids to

By Samiar Nefzi Click here for updates on this story     HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Organizers of the annual North Carolina Apple Festival said Saturday, Sept. 3 that so far, thousands have taken to the streets of downtown Hendersonville for the event. The 76th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival kicked off Friday, Sept. 2. More

By Taylor Johnson Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — It was a busy Saturday in the kitchen for District Fish and Pasta House, due in part to Black Restaurant Week. It’s a time when many Black-owned restaurants get some extra exposure. “Last year was good, but this year is

By Drew Marine Click here for updates on this story     PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — A lengthy study by Portland Fire and Rescue highlighted just how understaffed they are to serve the growing city population. Study recommendations included such things as add 16 full-time positions, fully staff Engine 23 with two more crew members and add

By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story     FLAT ROCK, North Carolina (WLOS) — This weekend, the seventh annual “Art in Bloom” is happening at The Gallery at Flat Rock. The gallery pairs 20 professional floral designers with 20 artists. The designers study the artists’ work and then create floral interpretations based on

By Sawyer Buccy Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA (WGCL) — A Marine just finished hiking the Appalachian Trail. He hiked in honor of his fellow Marines who died of suicide and used his trip to fundraise, giving the money to organizations combatting suicide rates among veterans. Kevin Maksudovski says he has lost

By Rhythm Sachdeva Click here for updates on this story     Sept. 3, 2022 (CTV Network) — A new survey found that more than half of Canadians are nervous about being able to afford their mortgage payments as interest rates rise. But many are still not budgeting for them. Only 39 per cent of Canadians include

By Michael Lee Click here for updates on this story     Sept. 3, 2022 (CTV Network) — Labour productivity rose for the first time in two years during the second quarter of 2022 as pandemic restrictions eased across much of the country, according to a recent report from Statistics Canada. Released on Friday, StatCan said the

By Shanteya Hudson, Christopher Fenton Click here for updates on this story     JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County (WLOS) — A local group finds ways to comfort families impacted by the fatal stabbing at Northside High School in Jacksonville—as they make their way back into the community for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Thursday as some

By Mary Alice Royse Click here for updates on this story     GALLATIN, Tennessee (WSMV) — The Animal Rescue Corps said goodbye Saturday to the final group of beagles they have been caring for from the Envigo breeding facility as they continue their journey to California into loving homes. Over the past two weeks, ARC members

By James Felton, Stephen Borowy Click here for updates on this story     SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — Days after her body was discovered in an abandoned lot, friends of 10-year-old Na’mylah Turner Moore have created a monument in her memory. “I really miss her,” said Sky-larr Watkins, who said Na’mylah was her best friend. Na’mylah was

By Ayah Galal Click here for updates on this story     HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A push to improve financial literacy in the capital city is getting help from the federal government. A new grant is going to assist the Hartford Public Library teach smart financial habits to immigrant communities. This is a nearly $500,000 grant

By Jeffrey Lindblom Click here for updates on this story     CASCADE LOCKS, Oregon (KPTV) — It has been five years since the Eagle Creek Fire burned roughly 50,000 acres near the Columbia River. Some people lost their homes and others were evacuated. For some people living in Cascade Locks, like Jerry Eekhoff, five years ago

By Paulina Aguilar Click here for updates on this story     PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — A woman in southeast Portland is asking the public to help look for a driver, after she was involved in a hit-and-run on Southeast Stephens Street and Southeast 122nd. Just before 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, Jesica Brown was riding her scooter

By Megan DeLaire , CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story     Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — As southern Pakistan grapples with deadly flooding along the Indus River, residents of another country with a lengthy history of floods may be wondering if it could happen here. With three coasts, nearly 900,000 lakes and more

By Melissa Lopez-Martinez, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story     Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — While conversing in small talk can sometimes seem trivial or mundane, one study suggests it can help people improve their future interactions with one another, especially in a team setting. The U.K. study conducted by the University of

By WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — The city of Milwaukee on Friday, Sept. 2, launched its 2022-23 dockless scooter pilot study. It’s the third pilow study that allows scooter companies to offer the public rentals in a program managed by the Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW). According

By Ariel Mallory Click here for updates on this story     BAY MINETTE, Alabama (WALA) — A peaceful protest was held outside the Baldwin County courthouse Thursday evening. This comes almost two weeks after Otis French Jr. was killed in an officer-involved shooting. According to investigators, French was shot by a Bay Minette police officer after