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Fact File: COVID-19 fuelled drop in life expectancy, contrary to podcast claims
In September, a clip from a January 2024 episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast…
Meet Maple the Moose, Canada’s mascot for the FIFA 2026 World Cup
Move over Bullwinkle. Maple the Moose is here. FIFA announced Thursday that Maple, a red-clad…
Photo Gallery: Ostrich farm granted stay on cull
The mother and daughter at the centre of a movement to save their flock of…
PM’s adviser says India committed to co-operating with police investigations
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s national security adviser says India has “absolutely” committed to…
More pickets by B.C.’s public sector workers at liquor stores to pressure for talks
VICTORIA — The union representing public sector workers in British Columbia is putting more pressure…
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn to undergo surgery for a collapsed lung
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn will undergo surgery for a collapsed…
B.C. fugitive, gangland killer arrested in Qatar: police
SURREY — A gangland killer who escaped from a British Columbia jail in 2022 has…
TRENDING NOW: Hey, who squished the cat?
How's he even breathing?
Seychelles holds early voting as many in the nation worry about a drug crisis and environment
VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — Early voting started Thursday across Seychelles as concerns over a drug…
Curling hub network expands to B.C., Saskatchewan, Ontario, another in Alberta
Curling Canada is expanding regional high-performance training hubs to Victoria, Okotoks, Alta., Moose Jaw, Sask.,…
In the news today: PBO’s fiscal update, factors fuelling inflation, student job cuts
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada’s Diallo, Shapovalov, Andreescu lose as tennis season starts Asian swing
TOKYO — Canada’s Gabriel Diallo pushed second-seeded Taylor Fritz to a third-set tiebreak, but ultimately…
Brian White’s late goal gives Whitecaps a draw with Portland
VANCOUVER — Forward Brian White says with everything going on, it’s a great time to…
Canucks’ Hoglander scores before exiting in 3-1 pre-season win over Flames
ABBOTSFORD — Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Hoglander scored the opener but later exited in a…
Brian White scores in 88th and Whitecaps extend unbeaten streak to 7 with 1-1 draw versus Timbers
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brian White scored in the 88th minute for his 15th…
Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong…
Seattle Kraken defeat Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in NHL pre-season
EDMONTON — Luke Morrison and Ben Meyers had a goal and an assist each as…
Interim stay of cull order turns despair to joy on B.C. ostrich farm
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The mother and daughter at the centre of a movement…
Possible medieval artifacts found in B.C. thrift store, donated for study
VANCOUVER — Sandy Parker has come across some interesting donations in her 11 years as…
Jobs Minister Kahlon says B.C. will try to capture rising federal military spending
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon says the province is joining federal efforts…
Cancer patients in Kelowna can participate in new trial to reduce treatment strain
Doctors in B.C. are working on a new cancer treatment method and patients in Kelowna…
India’s new top envoy in Canada starts term as signs emerge of a thaw in relations
OTTAWA — India’s new high commissioner to Canada officially started his job on Wednesday at…
Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin takes leave of absence after father’s death
EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin is taking a leave of absence after his…