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New role for Sophie de Goede as Canada hosts the U.S. in final home World Cup tune-up
Star forward Sophie de Goede returns to the starting lineup Friday as the second-ranked Canadian…
Here are some facts about the massive Russian quake and the tsunami it sent to B.C.
When one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia’s coast on Tuesday, it…
Report: Homeless population in Metro Vancouver rising, especially those unsheltered
VANCOUVER — A new federally funded report shows the homeless population in Metro Vancouver has…
Put down your phone while supervising kids in the water, Lifesaving Society urges
TORONTO — As Canada heads into a long weekend, the Lifesaving Society is urging parents…
Roughriders quarterback Harris, Stampeders defensive back Webb earn July CFL honours
TORONTO — Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and Calgary Stampeders defensive back Damon Webb earned…
Proline players were firmly behind streaking Toronto Blue Jays last week
They’ve cooled down, but last week Proline players were firmly behind the Toronto Blue Jays.…
Canada earns relay bronze at world swimming championship as McIntosh eyes third gold
SINGAPORE — Canada claimed a mixed relay bronze medal and Summer McIntosh put herself in…
Calgary Stampeders place starter Vernon Adams Jr. on one-game injured list
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders will be without starting quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. when they…
Hudson’s Bay asks court to force landlords to let B.C. billionaire take over leases
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay has solidified its faith in a controversial deal to sell leases…
Gull pierced by a barbecue skewer is released in B.C. after wildlife centre’s care
WHITE ROCK — A gull that was skewered with a discarded wooden barbecue stick that…
B.C. city has ‘increased concerns’ on safety for MAGA singer Sean Feucht’s show
A British Columbia city said it has “increased concerns” about public safety over an upcoming…
B.C. sea cucumber poacher gets six-year sentence for ‘ravaging the ocean’
A British Columbia judge has sentenced a man with the longest record of Fisheries Act…
‘Canada will win’ race to bring LNG to Asian markets, B.C. Premier David Eby says
KITAMAAT VILLAGE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says Canadian values will help the country…
Seniors advocate says B.C. will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036
VICTORIA — British Columbia will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036 with…
Canadian O’Neill homers again as Orioles rout Blue Jays 16-4 in the opener of a doubleheader
BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler O’Neill, of Maple Ridge, B.C., homered for a fourth straight game,…
Vancouver airport hijack suspect in brief B.C. court appearance, lawyer to seek bail
RICHMOND — The man accused of allegedly hijacking a plane that triggered a security incident…
Carney, Mitchell named top defensive, offensive players in CFL’s honour roll.
TORONTO — Malik Carney of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Bo Levi Mitchell of the Hamilton…
Homicide team investigates suspicious death at B.C. nursing home
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case of a suspicious death at…
Grizzly attack in B.C. likely ‘defensive’, bears to be spared, investigators say
British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly attack on a couple in the province’s…
B.C. Interior facing temperatures up to 38 C as heat warnings issued across province
Temperatures in parts of the British Columbia Interior are expected to reach 38 Celsius, with…
Canada’s Masse finishes fourth in 100m backstroke at world swimming championships
SINGAPORE — Kylie Masse found herself in a familiar, and frustrating, spot at the world…
Toronto Argonauts sign veteran Canadians Jordan Herdman-Reed, Felix Garand-Gauthier
TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed veteran Canadians Jordan Herdman-Reed and Felix Garand-Gauthier on Tuesday.…
Katrina Chen’s kids’ book tells of gender-based violence. It’s a story she knows well
BURNABY — Former British Columbia legislator Katrina Chen sits on a couch in her Burnaby…
Edmonton police warn extortions, arsons targeting South Asian businesses resurging
EDMONTON — Edmonton police warned a crowded town hall on Monday night that extortions and…