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BC teacher who said ‘slut’ in class and didn’t use preferred pronouns, gets reprimanded
A BC teacher who failed to use the preferred pronouns of students, taught kids the…
Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to strike down a key element of the…
AFC Toronto looks to turns nerves into excitement for opening NSL game at BMO Field
TORONTO — After 10 weeks of training, AFC Toronto should be well-drilled for its opening…
Canadiens defenceman David Savard says he plans to retire after NHL playoffs
BROSSARD — David Savard knows his NHL career is coming to a close. But with…
Opening week of Northern Super League gets positive reviews but more hard work awaits
TORONTO — Week 1 of the Northern Super League is done, to positive reviews. Now…
B.C. researchers confirm footprints of three-toed dinosaur with club-like tail
Armoured dinosaurs with clubbed tails once roamed in what is now northeastern British Columbia, a…
Canadian featherweight Gavin Tucker added to UFC 315 card in Montreal in May
Canadian featherweight Gavin (Guv’nor) Tucker has been added to the UFC 315 card in Montreal…
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a person must wait seven years after…
U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities
VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs…
Eby urges Canadians to ‘keep the pressure up’ despite California’s charm campaign
Canadians need to “keep the pressure up” on the United States by buying local and…
Air traffic back to normal at Vancouver’s airport after days of delays
RICHMOND — The agency that provides air traffic control for Canada’s airports says traffic flow…
Sarah McLachlan plots rescheduled ‘Fumbling Towards Ecstasy’ anniversary tour
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan is resurrecting her “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy” anniversary tour. Nearly half a…
Quebec’s move to cut gasoline floor price won’t be felt at the pumps, experts say
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has made a move it hopes will lower the price…
Canadiens finally clinch for playoffs after anxious week: ‘Makes it feel better’
MONTREAL — Kaiden Guhle watched with tremendous stress as the Columbus Blue Jackets rolled to…
Huskies, Cataractes earn semifinal sweeps to reach Western Conference final
HALIFAX — Lucas Veilleux scored twice as Rouyn-Noranda Huskies defeated the Halifax Mooseheads 5-1 on…
B.C. operation by police, regulators finds losses of $4M in assets to crypto fraud
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s securities regulator says a recent two-day operation to identify victims of…
Nav Canada warns to expect flight delays at Vancouver International Airport
RICHMOND — The agency that provides air traffic control for Canada’s airports is warning travellers…
Quebec on verge of declaring measles outbreak over after no new cases in weeks
Quebec’s ministry of health says it’s on the verge of declaring its measles outbreak over,…
After early end to season, Canucks enter off-season with looming questions
VANCOUVER — One year after reaching Game 7 of the second round of the playoffs,…
California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine
Canadians’ boycott of travel to the U.S. is hitting hard on California’s sandy shores, prompting…
First Nation launches challenge of B.C.’s approval to raise Mount Polley mine dam
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia First Nation has filed a legal challenge over the plan…
Canadian Film Day tapping into rising patriotism with record number of screenings
As U.S. president Donald Trump ramps up trade and annexation threats, Sharon Corder and Jack…
Alberta transportation minister wants bike lanes gone, critics say stay in your lane
EDMONTON — Alberta’s transportation minister is calling on the province’s two major cities to remove…
Jets’ Hellebuyck, Blues’ Binnington set for sequel of goalie duel in playoffs
WINNIPEG — If hockey fans enjoyed the duel between the pipes in the 4 Nations…