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CF Montreal profits from Philadelphia Union transfer deal for forward Milan Iloski
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Union acquired striker Milan Iloski from Denmark’s FC Nordsjælland on Tuesday…
Carney toured Canadian Navy facility as B.C. visit continued Monday
NANOOSE BAY — Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his visit to British Columbia on Monday…
In the news today: Carney scheduled to visit B.C. Interior Tuesday
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko advances to NBO semifinals in Montreal
MONTREAL — Two days after ousting top seed Coco Gauff in 62 minutes, there was…
Canadian teenager Mboko reaches semifinals in Montreal and will face Rybakina
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko advanced to her first career WTA Tour semifinal…
Harbour Cruises vessel ran aground off Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Harbour Cruises says one passenger was injured after its “flagship” sightseeing vessel ran…
Police received ‘multiple’ calls before Ladysmith, B.C., crash sent two to hospital
LADYSMITH — Police on Vancouver Island say they’ve arrested a driver after a head-on crash…
Prime Minister Mark Carney attends Vancouver Pride parade after meeting with premier
VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised attendees at Vancouver’s Pride parade Sunday after meeting…
Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists say they have at last solved the mystery of what killed…
Langley RCMP appeal for footage, witnesses after fatal B.C. highway crash
LANGLEY — Police in Langley, B.C., say a motorcyclist has died after a crash on…
Canadian researchers solve 12-year mystery of sea star wasting disease
A team led by researchers in British Columbia has solved the mystery of a gruesome…
Doctors, lawyers, artists and First Nations leaders named to the Order of B.C.
VICTORIA — Doctors, athletes, artists and First Nations and business leaders are all among the…
Tauson upsets 2nd-seeded Wimbledon champion Swiatek to reach Montreal quarterfinals
MONTREAL (AP) — Clara Tauson of Denmark upset second-seeded Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek of Poland…
Keys, Osaka among winners advancing to NBO quarterfinals in Montreal
MONTREAL — Iga Swiatek’s National Bank Open has come to an end in the fourth…
‘Decades of memories’: crews prioritize homes in Vancouver Island wildfire fight
The more than 80-year-old cabin by Cameron Lake holds memories of six generations. It was…
Mboko’s enjoying her breakthrough under NBO spotlight
MONTREAL — What a difference a week can make. Last Sunday, as Victoria Mboko was…
Forecasters predict Prairie wildfire smoke could cause hazy skies across Canada
Wildfire smoke from the Prairies was forecast Sunday to fill many of the skies from…
Canada’s Victoria Mboko stuns No. 1 seed Coco Gauff to reach NBO quarterfinals
MONTREAL — Even Victoria Mboko couldn’t believe what she achieved. It was billed as the…
Jerome Blake breaks national championship meet record to win men’s 200 title
OTTAWA — Jerome Blake broke the Canadian track and field championship record running 19.95 seconds…
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko upsets top-seeded Coco Gauff to reach Montreal quarterfinals
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko upset top-seeded Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday…
Ledecky wins 800-metre freestyle at world swim championship, McIntosh takes bronze
SINGAPORE — A must-see race at the world swimming championship lived up to its billing.…
Katzberg puts the hammer down with easy win in Canadian championships
OTTAWA — Ethan Katzberg, the reigning Olympic and world champion in men’s hammer throw, added…
Allen scores first NSL goal to help Tides net 1-1 tie with Roses
HALIFAX — Amanda Allen struck in the 73rd minute for the host Halifax Tides in…
Wildfire grows, evacuation order expands to nearly 400 properties on Vancouver Island
Nearly 400 properties on Vancouver Island, as well as a provincial park, have been ordered…