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Vancouver Goldeneyes forward Sarah Nurse eager to defend Olympic gold with Canada
VANCOUVER — Sarah Nurse realized early in the Professional Women’s Hockey League season that she…
Timeline of B.C.’s three-year drug decriminalization pilot project
British Columbia’s three-year pilot project that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs…
For Chinese media, Carney’s visit appears to be small potatoes compared to Trudeau’s
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China appears to have been greeted by Chinese media…
Canadian men to host Uzbekistan in June 1 friendly in Edmonton ahead of World Cup
The Canadian men’s soccer team is returning to Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium, although this time it’s…
B.C. settles prison solitary confinement lawsuit for $60 million
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has settled a class-action lawsuit for up to $60…
Nick Taylor ready to defend Sony Open crown at Hawaii’s Waiʻalae Country Club
Waiʻalae Country Club has become a home away from home for Canada’s Nick Taylor. The…
Vernon chiropractor gets to serve sexual assault jail sentence in his $1.2M home
The chiropractor has a lengthy history of sexual misconduct.
Vancouver FC removes interim tag, names Martin Nash head coach through 2027
LANGLEY — Martin Nash is officially the head coach of Vancouver FC. The Canadian Premier…
Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to reset Canada-China relationship in Beijing
BEIJING — Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in Beijing on Wednesday for the first visit…
Business groups urge Alberta to scrap new wine levy
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CALGARY — Industry groups are urging the Alberta government to repeal a new tax on…
Quebec Premier François Legault to resign, won’t lead his party into fall election
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault announced on Wednesday he would resign after more than…
Homicide probe after man found with fatal gunshot wounds along Surrey, B.C., roadway
SURREY — Homicide investigators have been called to Surrey, B.C., after a man was found…
Canadians Emma Regan, Nichelle Prince join NWSL expansion teams in Denver, Boston
Denver Summit FC, one of two expansion teams kicking off NWSL play this year, has…
Canada’s Alexis Guimond wins para ski gold at World Cup stop in Austria
SAALBACH — Canadian para skier Alexis Guimond won gold in the men’s standing downhill race…
This medical device is a chronic pain game-changer
Spinal cord stimulators can significantly improve patients’ lives. BC doesn’t fund nearly enough of them, experts say.
Devils GM is ‘working the phones daily’ as Dougie Hamilton and Ondrej Palat trade rumors swirl
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — With trade rumors swirling around the underachieving New Jersey Devils, general…
Police link another shooting in Surrey, B.C., to extortion
SURREY — A shooting overnight in the Newton neighbourhood of Surrey, B.C., has been linked…
High temperature records fall across B.C. in wake of atmospheric river
VANCOUVER — The recent atmospheric river weather event that brought flood warnings and evacuation orders…
Ex-journalists lament closure of Ming Pao, Canada’s last Chinese-language daily paper
VANCOUVER — British Columbia legislator Teresa Wat says she cried upon hearing of the impending…
Why an Ontario couple is leading a court battle to change MAID in B.C.
OTTAWA — Gaye and Jim O’Neill have spent countless hours thinking about their daughter’s final…
‘Absolute legend’: American NHLers reflect with Patrick Kane on the brink of history
Jack Hughes looked around the room. USA Hockey was holding a summer orientation session for…
The Okanagan has table and wine grapes — where are the local raisins?
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"Grapes require consistent, dry heat for a period of weeks to dry on the vine or on trays without developing mold or rot."
Senators leaning on wily veterans to set the tone, ignite energy
OTTAWA — While goal scorers grab the headlines, it’s often the players without a point…
Blue Jackets play the Canucks after Coyle’s 2-goal showing
Vancouver Canucks (16-25-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (20-19-7, in the Metropolitan…