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The Canadian Press
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Vancouver Island logging protesters hit out at arson ‘insinuation’
VICTORIA — A group protesting old-growth logging on Vancouver Island is hitting out at an…
London Drugs shuts Downtown Eastside store, citing safety and operational conditions
VANCOUVER — Retail giant London Drugs says it is shutting down its location in Vancouver’s…
Teenager found dead after house fire in Langley, B.C.
LANGLEY — Police in Langley, B.C., say a 15-year-old has died in a house fire…
Civil case against estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is dismissed
VANCOUVER — The lawsuit brought by a British Columbia man against the estate of acclaimed…
Ottawa says 25 banned guns were collected and destroyed in buyback pilot program
OTTAWA — The federal government says 25 banned firearms were collected and destroyed during a…
Man receives suspended sentence for defacing National Holocaust Monument
OTTAWA — A man who pleaded guilty after defacing Canada’s National Holocaust Monument has received…
Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival to return after deadly SUV attack, focus on healing
VANCOUVER — The chair of Filipino BC said holding a 2026 Lapu Lapu Day festival…
Oilers place forward Adam Henrique on injured reserve, expected back after Olympics
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have placed forward Adam Henrique on injured reserve, the NHL…
Propane-leaking Zamboni set off chain reaction blast in Alberta arena: officials
TABER, ALBERTA, CANADA — Officials in the southern Alberta town of Taber say it was…
Carney to host Canada’s premiers in Ottawa
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada’s premiers in Ottawa later this…
Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders earn top grades in CFLPA report cards
TORONTO — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, among the CFL’s top teams last season, have earned the…
Fontaine, Thénault finish fourth as Canada held off podium at World Cup aerials event
LAC-BEAUPORT — Miha Fontaine and Marion Thénault finished a distant fourth in their respective events…
B.C. Mountie should be fired or ordered to quit over behaviour in group chats: lawyer
A British Columbia RCMP officer who has been found to have committed discreditable conduct over…
Five things to know as Canada’s figure skaters vie for Olympic spots at nationals
GATINEAU — Olympic spots are on the line this week at the 2026 Canadian National…
Yukon officials outline power concerns after cold snap tested grid capacity
Officials in charge of Yukon’s power grid say rotating blackouts are a “last resort,” and…
Former envoy says Ottawa is ‘parroting’ Trump’s anti-democratic approach to Venezuela
OTTAWA — Canada’s former ambassador to Venezuela says Ottawa is “parroting” Washington’s anti-democratic line by…
Venezuelans in Canada share mixed emotions in wake of Maduro’s capture
TORONTO — Venezuelans in Canada are dealing with a mix of emotions after the United…
Carney heads to China next week for first visit by a prime minister in eight years
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with President Xi Jinping in Beijing next…
Quebec residences get training to become more inclusive and safe for LGBTQ+ seniors
MONTREAL — A Quebec foundation is hoping to train 10,000 people on making seniors residences…
NDP leadership candidates sprint to final fundraising, membership deadlines
OTTAWA — NDP leadership candidates are entering the final sprint to sign up members and…
Big streamers challenging financial disclosure rules in CRTC Cancon decision
OTTAWA — Large foreign streaming companies are fighting a requirement by the federal broadcast regulator…
Winnipeg Jets push back ski goggle giveaway after Swiss ski resort fire
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets are postponing a ski-related promotion in the wake of a…
B.C. skip Taylor Reese-Hansen’s breakout season will include Scotties debut
When Taylor Reese-Hansen was asked to provide a life goal for her yearbook entry in…
Woman, 90, is fourth Quebec senior to die after being found outside in past month
MONTREAL — Quebec’s coroner is investigating the case of a 90-year-old woman who died after…