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The Canadian Press
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Lions quarterback taking aim at Grey Cup win in 2026, not making CFL awards history
Nathan Rourke has the opportunity to accomplish something this season that’s never been done in…
FIFA’s World Cup stadium code bans vuvuzelas, says body paint isn’t clothing
VANCOUVER — Fans attending FIFA World Cup matches will have to leave their vuvuzelas at…
Three more grey whales found dead on B.C. coast after four discovered in April
VANCOUVER — Fisheries Department officials say the bodies of three more grey whales were found…
Minister won’t say when he ordered audit of Indigenous languages office
OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage Minister Marc Miller won’t say when his department ordered a financial…
Jury sees graphic photos of victim in B.C. murder trial
KAMLOOPS — The judge in the B.C. Supreme Court murder trial of Vitali Stefanski warned…
WHO calls for travel restrictions on Ebola-affected countries to be lifted, days after Canada’s comes in effect
TORONTO — The World Health Organization is calling on countries to remove any travel restrictions…
Canada’s Davies says ‘anything is possible’ as recovery continues ahead of World Cup
MONTREAL — Alphonso Davies stood before the FIFA Congress in Russia in 2018 and shared…
Ottawa to extend steel tariff quotas, remission program for 1 year
OTTAWA — The federal government plans to extend measures to support the domestic steel and…
Mary Simon says serving as Governor General was the ‘honour of a lifetime’
OTTAWA — It was the “honour of a lifetime” to serve as the representative of…
Activists call on feds to put pressure on Israel over treatment of Gaza aid flotilla
OTTAWA — Canadian activists detained by Israel last month while taking part in an aid…
Liberals say they won’t split off controversial section of ‘lawful access’ bill
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has rejected a Conservative call to hive off…
Conservative MP says First Nations votes will be critical in Alberta referendum
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Conservative members of Parliament are set to spend…
Rental companies criticize Quebec oversight after fatal bouncy castle incident
MONTREAL — The death of a three-year-old girl after a bouncy castle was lifted into…
Sceptres sign Fast, Kirk to three-year contract ahead of PWHL expansion process
TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres have re-signed defender Renata Fast and goaltender Raygan Kirk to…
Groups call on Ottawa to reverse course on environmental policy
OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s largest environmental groups were on Parliament Hill Wednesday urging the…
‘I’m destroyed today’: Auger-Aliassime rues missed opportunity at French Open
PARIS — A French Open quarterfinal match that began with so much promise ended in…
Canadian striker Oluwaseyi grateful for journey that’s led to FIFA World Cup
CHARLOTTE — Even in tough moments, Tani Oluwaseyi remains thankful. So thankful that the 26-year-old…
Canadian pancreatic cancer specialists expect to open clinical trials on pill that doubled survival time
TORONTO — Oncologists say they’re working to quickly get Canadian patients with pancreatic cancer into…
Workers at iconic B.C. hotel serve strike notice ahead of FIFA World Cup’s arrival
VICTORIA — Workers at a renowned British Columbia hotel have served strike notice in what…
Global Energy Show kicking off in Calgary next week against backdrop of oil shock
CALGARY — Premiers, energy ministers, CEOs and a throng of international visitors are poised to…
Penticton, B.C., joins province’s ‘forever chemicals’ class-action lawsuit
VICTORIA — The B.C. city of Penticton will be representing municipalities in a class-action lawsuit…
TV deal, new rules, playoff expansion define CFL commissioner Johnston’s first year
TORONTO — Stewart Johnston has wasted no time putting his stamp on the CFL. Since…
B.C. Securities Commission hands out first whistleblower award
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Securities Commission says it has paid out $25,000 in its…
Six arrested after chaotic B.C. chase involving dogs, helicopter, emergency team
NANAIMO — Police on Vancouver Island say three men and three women have been arrested…