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Vancouver festival attack suspect faces 31 more charges as he is ruled fit for trial
VANCOUVER — The suspect in the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival attack has been declared…
New analysis indicates higher lethality of avian flu at B.C. ostrich farm: CFIA vet
An affidavit by Canada’s deputy chief veterinarian says new analysis has confirmed ostriches at a…
South Africa to open new inquest into the 1977 death in custody of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa will open a new inquest into the 1977 death in…
$65,000 donation to help UBCO with research on wildfire monitoring cameras
The money is going to help researchers work on new technology to monitor and respond to wildfires more efficiently with a network of cameras around the backcountry.
Alleged murder plotters face B.C. court, in case stemming from jailbreak probe
VANCOUVER — A man accused of helping gangland killer Rabih Alkhalil break out of a…
TRENDING NOW: Mom and dad try a video selfie
They tried and failed... to stop laughing.
Vancouver’s Leah John within reach of LPGA Tour card as Epson Tour season winds down
Vancouver’s Leah John isn’t 100 per cent sure what it will take to reach the…
Study estimates 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke caused 82,000 premature deaths globally
VANCOUVER — Smoke from record-breaking Canadian wildfires in 2023 caused an estimated 5,400 acute deaths…
Giant fish delighting customers at Salmon Arm pet store for 30 years
“Pacu has fans all over the place, he’s definitely a local celebrity.”
B.C. truck driver fired after allegedly driving impaired and crashing into ditch
SURREY — A British Columbia dump truck driver has been fired after allegedly driving impaired…
Mining experts see little industry shakeup after Teck-Anglo American merger
Top executives at Vancouver miner Teck Resources Ltd. and London-based global heavyweight Anglo American PLC…
Quinn and Jack Hughes acknowledge they’d like to play together in the NHL
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vancouver Canucks executive Jim Rutherford made waves in May when he…
Quinn Hughes on brother Jack’s desire to play together one day: ‘Him being authentic’
LAS VEGAS — Jack Hughes kicked a potential hornet’s nest earlier this week. The New…
Keeping Elks’ Rankin in check a stiff test for Argonauts’ defence
The Toronto Argonauts’ defence faces a stiff challenge Saturday afternoon. Toronto (4-8) hosts the Edmonton…
How much have fossil fuel giants contributed to heat waves such as B.C.’s heat dome?
Planet-warming emissions from a group of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers have significantly ramped…
Artist Norval Morrisseau’s estate wants dismissal of lawsuit alleging sexual assault
VANCOUVER — The estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit…
Mild fall with fewer storms could end with abrupt wintry switch: Weather Network
The dramatic start to Canada’s fall weather will give way to mild temperatures in the…
In the news today: Liberal caucus meets, first federal budget coming soon, TIFF day 7
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia wants asylum. The US wants to deport him. What to know
Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces an uncertain future. The Trump administration wants to deport him to…
Pelley: MLSE explored all options before having Argos play 3 home games abroad in ’26
TORONTO — Keith Pelley says Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment examined all options before deciding…
Safety board investigates after second train derailment in B.C. within a week
CALGARY — The Transportation Safety Board is investigating a derailment in British Columbia involving a…
Stakusic, Marino win opening-round singles matches at Guadalajara Open
GUADALAJARA — Canadian wild card Marina Stakusic survived a wild opening-round women’s singles match to…
Eby doubles down on foreign worker program criticism as B.C. approvals drop sharply
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is doubling down on his criticism of the…
Kamloops eyes massive transit expansion as TRU enrolment falls
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"I think we have to be nimble. TRU is very concerned about the drop in students."