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Top draft pick Cooper Flagg flying at Dallas Mavericks training camp
BURNABY — When Cooper Flagg stepped on the court Tuesday, he found himself shooting baskets…
Anand taking two different approaches to building ‘bridges’ with China, India
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is off to India and China in the…
One man dead after early-morning shooting in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver are investigating a fatal shooting in the city’s Strathcona neighbourhood.…
Quebec Chinese community members want answers after RCMP ends ‘police station’ probe
MONTREAL — Chinese Montrealers say they have been left with many questions after the RCMP…
B.C. public service workers to rally in Vancouver after contract talks break down
VANCOUVER — The union representing 34,000 public sector workers in British Columbia says members of…
Trump hits Canadian lumber producers with additional 10 per cent tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued new tariffs that could add further pressure on Canadian…
Bombito returns to Canada’s roster for October men’s soccer friendlies
Canada coach Jesse Marsch is welcoming back a key player for the present and future…
Starmer argues for inclusive patriotism and accuses Farage of trying to divide Britain
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday accused hard-right politician Nigel Farage…
Two charged in July death of grizzly bear on Texada Island in B.C.
TEXADA ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Two people have been charged with the killing of…
‘Tried to maintain hope’: NHL stars poised for Olympic return in 2026 after long wait
Sidney Crosby always held out hope. The two-time Olympic gold medallist also tried to keep…
Talks off before they began, BCGEU leader says of negotiations with B.C. government
VICTORIA — The head of the union representing British Columbia’s 34,000 public sector workers says…
Ottawa lists the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity, as India ties deepen
OTTAWA — The India-based Bishnoi gang, accused last year by the RCMP of orchestrating a…
Vancouver vs. Vancouver: Whitecaps, VFC to battle in Canadian Championship final
VANCOUVER — History will be made when the Canadian Championship final is played on Wednesday.…
In the news today: Truth and Reconciliation Day marked by events
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
NHL pre-season roundup: Wolf shines as Flames beat Kraken 2-1 in shootout
SEATTLE — Matvei Gridin and Morgan Frost scored in the shootout and netminder Dustin Wolf…
From drones to police presence, Utah campus where Kirk was shot lacked key public safety tools
The Utah college where conservative leader Charlie Kirk was assassinated lacked several key public safety…
Cities, housing groups want B.C. to launch permanent housing roundtable
Standing in a boardroom at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Shawn Bouchard, vice-president of Quadra Homes…
B.C. First Nations want meeting with Carney about salmon, need for open-net farm ban
VANCOUVER — First Nations in British Columbia are calling for a meeting with Prime Minister…
Legal challenges claim B.C. natural gas pipeline hasn’t been ‘substantially started’
VANCOUVER — Two legal challenges filed in British Columbia claim a liquefied natural gas pipeline…
Campbell not a ‘saviour’ but a much-needed conduit for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell said his appointment as British Columbia’s new point-person to improve…
Vernon man claims sex was consensual, but judge disagrees
The victim sent messages saying she was glad she didn't go to bed with him.
Ve Oh Lay Acres Winery is Raising the Bar on Alcohol-Free Wine
Business Spotlight
Summerland’s Ve Oh Lay Acres Winery & Farm is crafting exciting new wine varietals with…
Fake nurse pleads guilty to fraud, assault after botched Botox injections
Her only medical training came from a Lower Mainland doctor's "Botox parties."
Mounties investigating after dog shot in Nanaimo. B.C.
NANAIMO — Mounties in Nanaimo, B.C., are investigating after a dog was shot following what…