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B.C. Ombudsperson flags hour-long waits for income, disability calls to be answered
British Columbia’s ombudsperson says people calling the government with questions about income and disability assistance…
Cyclist dead in probable hit-and-run in Richmond, B.C., police say
RICHMOND — Police are investigating the death of a cyclist whose body was found along…
Kelowna driver spotted with crack pipe tells police he was ‘only’ smoking pot
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“Perhaps he didn’t realize it’s illegal to be impaired by any drugs while driving- including cannabis."
Montréal Victoire’s Roque suspended one game by PWHL for illegal check to the head
TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League has suspended Montréal Victoire forward Abby Roque one…
iN DISCUSSION: Okanagan winter inversion recipe for the blues
"There have always been homeless people with mental illness or drug addiction or both but now I expect to see some sort of confrontation whenever I am out in public."
iN NUMBERS: Weed, yes, but few British Columbians support more legalization
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British Columbians are pretty clear: No more tinkering with legalization of harder drugs.
Walz and the Richmond Spiders host conference foe La Salle
La Salle Explorers (5-12, 1-3 A-10) at Richmond Spiders (12-5, 2-2 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Wednesday,…
B.C. home sales and prices both down about 6% last month, amid Lower Mainland slump
VANCOUVER — British Columbia home sales fell by almost 6 per cent last month on…
Mboko battles into Adelaide quarterfinals with marathon win over Kalinskaya
ADELAIDE — Canada’s Victoria Mboko advanced to the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International tennis tournament…
The Latest: Iran eases some communications restrictions as activists say death toll spikes to 2,000
Iran eased some restrictions on its people and, for the first time in days, allowed…
Scott Adams, whose comic strip ‘Dilbert’ ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68
Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip “Dilbert” captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers…
Kamloops cops look for suspects in a pair of arsons
“Video footage from both incidents indicates the same alleged suspects may be responsible for both fires.”
Canadian midfielder Emma Regan leaves the NSL’s AFC Toronto to join a NWSL team
TORONTO — Midfielder Emma Regan’s breakthrough year with Canada and AFC Toronto has led to…
How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens can’t help but think about the future of winter sports as…
Forget arcade, this Kamloops man has a vision for a ‘barcade’
"It’s about the movie posters, the old movies, retro toys and video games, like you’re actually back in the era.”
Seton Hall’s series of comebacks has the Pirates back in the AP Top 25 to enter the week
Seton Hall hasn’t made things easy in returning to The Associated Press men’s college basketball…
Canadiens’ Carrier celebrates rare offensive outburst in 6-3 win over Canucks
MONTREAL — Alexandre Carrier is not best known for his offensive prowess on the ice.…
Dockery and the La Salle Explorers visit conference foe Richmond
La Salle Explorers (5-12, 1-3 A-10) at Richmond Spiders (12-5, 2-2 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Wednesday,…
Doogan leads Richmond against Dayton after 48-point showing
Richmond Spiders (14-4, 4-1 A-10) at Dayton Flyers (9-7, 2-3 A-10) Dayton, Ohio; Wednesday, 7…
Senators bring losing streak into home matchup against the Canucks
Vancouver Canucks (16-24-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (20-19-5, in the Atlantic Division)…
Canadiens take on the Capitals after Carrier’s 2-goal performance
Montreal Canadiens (26-14-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (23-17-6, in the Metropolitan Division)…
‘We cannot listen to our loved ones’ voices’: Canadians with family in Iran fear the worst
OTTAWA — It has been nine agonizing days since Toronto resident Foad Farhani was able…
Kraken rally from 2 goals down and beat Rangers 4-2
NEW YORK (AP) — Shane Wright scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and…
NHL roundup: Kraken rally from two goals down to beat Rangers 4-2
NEW YORK (AP) — Shane Wright scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and…