Corné van Hoepen
Corné van Hoepen is a writer based in Vancouver, B.C. with previous reporting appearing in Global News and the National Post
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'Warm Buttered Yams and Dijon Ketchup': Toronto Animal Services wants you to adopt these good dogs with bad names
Toronto Animal Service is using an ingenious solution in hopes of easing crowded shelters and landing dogs into loving homes.
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'Never felt so magical:' B.C. 'octopus whisperer's' close-knit bond with species lands her spot in James Cameron docuseries
A B.C. woman has formed a tightly-knit bond with a sea species cloaked in mystery and misunderstanding dwelling off Canada's west coast.
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'Love at first sight': Toronto Zoo's white leopard Jita pregnant for first time
The Toronto Zoo announced Friday "there might be a little snow in the spring forecast this year," going on to say that 3-year-old snow leopard Jita is pregnant for the first time.
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'Once in a lifetime': The moment the solar eclipse turned Kingston, Ont. dark
Kingston, Ont. was one of the major Canadian cities that witnessed the total solar eclipse, plunging the city into several minutes of darkness
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Solar eclipse 2024 in Canada: 'Once in a lifetime' event features stunning photos, disappointment, and a Guinness World Record that topples China
It was surely a day to remember, from stunning photos and videos, to crowds gathering across key cities in Canada to witness the rare celestial event.
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In photos: Solar Eclipse 2024 across North America
The day Canadians have marked on their calendars has finally come, as we get ready to witness a total solar eclipse. We put together a roundup of snapshots as Canada marks this special event.
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Solar eclipse 2024: Snapshots of previous solar eclipses from Canada and beyond
North Americans are in for a celestial treat on April 8 as a total solar eclipse will plunge a swath of the continent into minutes of darkness for millions of people.
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Solar eclipse 2024 in Canada: Everything to know for April 8 — timing, path of totality, safety warnings and more
North Americans are in for a celestial treat on April 8 as a total solar eclipse will plunge a swath of the continent into minutes of darkness for millions of people. We brought your top questions to an expert, and we have answers.
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Unlikely friendships: This cheetah-tortoise duo are inseparable and will melt your heart
One of the world's most unlikely friendships between the world's fastest land mammal and world's slowest reptile is capturing the hearts of visitors attending a Florida conservation centre and social media users alike.
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'Today is the end of the eve for a giant': Brian Mulroney's state funeral honoured a former leader and family man
PM Justin Trudeau, Wayne Gretzky among family and friends gathered to honour the life of Canada's 18th prime minister.
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Brian Mulroney lying in state in Ottawa as Canadians pay their respects to the former prime minister, wife and children
Follow along as Canadians pay their last respects to Brian Mulroney, Canada's 18th prime minister, at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa on March 19 and 20, 2024.
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Unlikely friendships: World's fastest and slowest animals are inseparable duo
Visitors attending Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation in Florida are in for a surprise as they come across what may be one of the unlikeliest of friendships between a tortoise named Penzie and a cheetah named Tuesday. Penzie, a long-time resident at the wildlife conservation centre enjoyed her own space until Tuesday was born at the centre in 2018, and park facilitator Christine Janks thought it would make a great visual for guests to have them share a space as the two species are known to typically ignore each other. "They sleep together, and generally, they are inseparable," Janks said.
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Unsung hero: New Zealander runs 8,000 km across Canada unsupported, raising over $100,000 for childhood cancer
Three-hundred and five days and nearly 8,000 kms later, New Zealander Jon Nabbs has accomplished what less than a handful of Canadians have done — run across Canada from coast-to-coast unsupported.
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Leafs superfan completes two-item bucket list: Beat cancer and attend first game
Jean Mooney had just two things on her bucket list: Beat cancer and attend a Toronto Maple Leafs home game.
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Barenaked Ladies lyric swap goes viral for tackling Canada housing crisis: 'If I had 10 million dollars'
A cover of Barenaked Ladies 1988 hit 'If I had $1000000' with a timely lyric swap is going viral for hitting a little close to home with many Canadians.
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Brian Mulroney dead at 84: Trudeau, Harper, Zelenskyy pay tribute as state funeral plans underway for controversial prime minister
History will always remember Brian Mulroney, for both his impact on Canada and the world.
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Brian Mulroney's life and legacy in photos
Brian Mulroney — who, as Canada's 18th prime minister, steered the country through a tumultuous period in national and world affairs but left office deeply unpopular — has died. He was 84.
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Beyond the frontlines: Two years of Ukraine-Russia conflict in photos
February 24 marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion on Ukraine.
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In photos: Can't-miss moments of Super Bowl 2024 Las Vegas
Super Bowl 2024 held audiences captive from the moment Reba McEntire opened the game with her rendition of the national anthem to the nail-biting finale which saw the teams enter the 2nd-ever overtime in NHL history.
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Stanley Cup on the TTC, NHL star Tomas Kaberle 'a great surprise' for Monday morning Toronto commuters
Toronto commuters had an opportunity to get up close and personal with the NHL Stanley Cup ahead of the All-Star Game set to take place at the beginning of Feb.