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Kevin Koe skipping a three-man curling team at PointsBet Invitational
CALGARY — Kevin Koe will skip a three-man curling team for now. The four-time Canadian…
Critics see drug debate tainted by politicization in B.C. election campaign
VANCOUVER — When NDP Leader David Eby announced this month that the province would open…
Violent attack on girl captured on video in Kelowna, B.C., RCMP investigating
KELOWNA, B.C. — Police in Kelowna, B.C., say they’re investigating a violent attack on a…
Kris Mallette named Team CHL head coach for inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge
TORONTO — Kelowna Rockets bench boss Kris Mallette will be the head coach of Team…
Three of five aggressors arrested after violent B.C. youth swarming: police
KELOWNA, B.C. — Police say they have identified five attackers in a violent youth swarming…
WHL roundup: Parascak scores twice to spur Cougars to 5-2 win over Rocket
KELOWNA, B.C. — Terik Parascak scored twice for the Prince George Cougars in a 5-2…
Former Brier champ Menard returns to elite men’s curling, PointsBet could be revamped
CALGARY — Jean-Michel Menard is back on the Canadian men’s curling stage. The first francophone…
30 tonnes of chemicals seized in B.C. destined for drug production: RCMP
ENDERBY, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia say they’ve seized more than 30 tonnes of…
Five arrested, released on ‘strict conditions’ after B.C. youth assault: RCMP
KELOWNA, B.C. — Police say they have now arrested and subsequently released all five primary…
Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract worth US$1.25…
Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard found not guilty of sexual assault
Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard was found not guilty Friday of sexually assaulting a young woman…
Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders gibe over taxes and communism
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial…
Eby promises $75 million rural health loan forgiveness plan at Okanagan campaign stop
VERNON, B.C. — NDP Leader David Eby is promising a $75-million loan forgiveness program to…
In the news today: Canadian events set to mark Oct. 7 anniversary
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Yukon’s remote fresh waters are producing NHL-calibre talent in Dylan Cozens and Gavin McKenna
WHITEHORSE, Yukon (AP) — Buffalo Sabres centre Dylan Cozens had just finished a gruelling summer…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also…
Canada coach Kingsley Jones names 32-man roster for November tour to Romania
Lucas Rumball will captain a 32-man roster, which includes four uncapped players, for Canada’s rugby…
Journeyman Kirkland ‘absolutely living the dream’ with Calgary Flames
CALGARY — As the Calgary Flames continue to defy expectations, delivering their latest victory on…
Crucial B.C. election recounts won’t start until Sunday afternoon
VICTORIA — Voting officials say recounts in two ridings that could determine the outcome of…
Bottcher to make Team Gushue debut for Canada at Pan Continental curling playdowns
Longtime skip Brendan Bottcher will be wearing Canada colours when he makes his return to…
NDP widens lead in tight B.C. election races, raising chance of forming government
The resumption of counting in last week’s nail-biting British Columbia election has seen the NDP…
B.C. election down to absentee votes as mail-in tally fails to decide closest races
VICTORIA — The result of British Columbia’s election will come down to the count of…
B.C. NDP wins razor-thin majority after marathon vote count; two recounts pending
VICTORIA — The New Democrats and Premier David Eby were on track to win a…
The long path to a result in British Columbia’s provincial election
The election to form British Columbia’s next government came down to just a handful of…