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The Canadian Press
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New seniors advocate report shows growing gap in B.C. long-term care demand, capacity
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s seniors advocate is sounding the alarm over an acute need for…
First Nation leader urges B.C. to maintain DRIPA as Eskay Creek mine deal is signed
VICTORIA — The president of the Tahltan Central Government said British Columbia shouldn’t change its…
Quebec Liberal MNA Gregory Kelley ready to ‘turn the page’ on Pablo Rodriguez era
QUÉBEC — A Quebec Liberal legislature member says he’s ready to turn the page on…
Labs flooded as pipes burst at Montreal mental health hospital institute
MONTREAL — Four labs were damaged after burst pipes sent water pouring through an aging…
Wrestling company bars performer for ICE getup during Edmonton match
EDMONTON — A Canadian wrestler has been dropped from a company after he dressed up…
Liberals agree to hit pause on hate crimes bill and prioritize tougher bail bill
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has agreed to prioritize the passage of its bail legislation…
B.C. Lions extend star quarterback Nathan Rourke through 2028
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have locked up their star quarterback, signing Nathan Rourke to…
Alberta judges urge respect after Smith said she wants to ‘direct’ them
EDMONTON — Alberta’s judges are calling for respect days after Premier Danielle Smith said she…
Mark Critch takes ‘Trump’ to Greenland in timely ’22 Minutes’ sketch
As Mark Critch watched U.S President Donald Trump fixate on annexing Greenland in recent weeks,…
Teenage defender Stefan Kapor named to Canadian U-17 squad for CONCACAF qualifiers
Teenage defender Stefan Kapor, who signed a homegrown player contract with Toronto FC in October,…
Polytechnique Montréal removes beef from cafeteria menus to cut emissions
MONTREAL — A Montreal engineering school says it has removed beef from its cafeterias to…
Cameron Whitcomb ‘grateful’ to go up against Justin Bieber, Tate McRae at Junos
TORONTO — Country newcomer Cameron Whitcomb was lying in bed in his Los Angeles hotel…
Will the online harms bill ban kids from social media? Maybe.
OTTAWA — As other countries move toward banning social media use for some teens, the…
Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld to miss start of season after knee procedure
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps will be without captain Ryan Gauld to start the 2026…
‘I meant what I said’: Carney says he explained his Davos speech to Trump
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he told U.S. President Donald Trump personally…
Majority of Proline bettors backed a New England-Seattle Super Bowl matchup
A majority of Proline bettors saw a Seattle Seahawks-New England Patriots Super Bowl matchup coming.…
Claims process opens for ‘Indian hospitals’ settlement
OTTAWA — The claims process for a landmark “Indian hospitals” settlement opened Tuesday, nearly one…
Judge orders fitness trial for man accused of killing B.C. Mountie in 2022
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ordered a three-day fitness trial for…
Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko to have season-ending hip surgery
VANCOUVER — Another injury-plagued season has ended for Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko. The NHL…
Surrey, B.C., calls for a national state of emergency regarding extortion
SURREY — The council in Surrey, B.C., has passed a motion to urge Ottawa to…
Canada sending Coast Guard vessel to Greenland for opening of new consulate: Anand
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada’s “principled pragmatism” in foreign policy will…
Carney says Holocaust Remembrance Day a time to remember Canadian complicity
OTTAWA — Canadians must reflect on the consequences of ignorance and hatred, Prime MInister Mark…
Former CFL player Chambers preparing young athletes for their next steps
Fourteen years after being selected in the first round of the CFL draft, Shamawd Chambers…
Penguins winger Rust suspended for illegal hit to the head of Canucks’ Boeser
NEW YORK — Pittsburgh Penguins winger Bryan Rust has been suspended three games for an…