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Sexual innuendo and befriending student gets BC teacher suspended
He invited the student to his home, served them food and gave them a hug.
‘Unique and difficult:’ BC jury finds university professor guilty of sexual assault, but judge not convinced
In part, the judge pointed the finger at Crown prosecutors.
How can Canada better support working parents?
In a recent report, researchers with the Vanier Institute of the Family found Canada lags behind similar countries in supporting working parents with flexible work arrangements and parental leave hours.
Whyte’s overtime field goal earns Lions 41-38 victory over Ticats
HAMILTON — It wasn’t perfect but for Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions, it was…
Akshay Bhatia shoots career-best 62 to lead in Memphis. Scheffler is 5 back
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Akshay Bhatia had a blazing finish to get his PGA Tour…
NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receives key to hometown of Hamilton, Ontario
HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) — NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of…
Wildfires decline in B.C. with rain, cooler weather, but heat forecasted to return
Crews fighting an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island are building helipads to improve access to…
Poilievre says of B.C. Premier Eby that ‘one man can’t block’ pipeline proposal
CALGARY — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canadians, including British Columbians, want a new oil…
B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit
British Columbia is weighed down by rapidly growing debt despite a lower-than-forecasted deficit for 2024,…
Murderer who reportedly kissed prison manager allowed to return to minimum security
The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered a man convicted of first-degree murder to be moved…
July was slightly cooler than the last 2 years, but extreme weather impacts continue, scientists say
ROME (AP) — The world experienced its third-warmest July on record this year, the European…
Canada Super 60 cricket league set to debut in October at B.C. Place Stadium
VANCOUVER — The Canada Super 60 cricket league will debut Oct. 8 to 13 at…
B.C. restaurant owned by Bollywood star Kapil Sharma shot at a second time in a month
SURREY — Police say a restaurant in British Columbia linked to a prominent Indian comedian…
Family ‘heartbroken’ after B.C. mother and baby killed by falling tree
COMOX — The family of a young mother and her five-month-old son killed by a…
Canada coach makes three changes for final tune-up game ahead of Rugby World Cup
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made three changes to his lineup for Saturday’s test match…
Rain gives reprieve in B.C. fire fight before challenging days ahead: fire service
Light rain and higher humidity have briefly tempered wildfire activity in British Columbia, with some…
Premier Ford warns Trump could reopen CUSMA trade pact in the fall
OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump could choose…
First Nation disappointed as B.C. court rejects challenge to Mount Polley dam level
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a First Nation’s bid to stop a…
Two climbers, one of them injured, plucked off sheer mountain face in B.C.
NORTH VANCOUVER — Members of three search and rescue groups combined efforts to save two…
Immigration lawyers say rising number of CSIS security screenings causing delays
OTTAWA — The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says it’s dealing with a growing number of…
Road to CFL hasn’t been an easy one for Lions receiver Ayden Eberhardt
Resiliency has led Ayden Eberhardt to where he’s at. The 27-year-old American receiver is enjoying…
Amazon’s bid to overturn B.C. labour ruling on workers’ unionization rejected
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Labour Relations Board has rejected a bid by e-commerce giant Amazon…
Josh Allen’s NFL success not a surprise to former teammate Eberhardt
Ayden Eberhardt isn’t the least bit surprised that Josh Allen has developed into one of…
Veteran quarterbacks Collaros, Adams poised to return to their respective teams
The Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers should have their offensive leaders back when they…