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A look back at nearly three decades of British Columbia provincial elections
British Columbians are voting in the next provincial election on Oct. 19. The NDP is…
A look at British Columbia New Democratic Party Leader David Eby
VANCOUVER — A look at British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby. British Columbia NDP Leader…
A look at the new districts in B.C.’s fall election as legislature grows to 93 seats
The Oct. 19 election in British Columbia will feature new electoral districts that increase the…
New seats redrew B.C. legislature’s floor plan. They bring political calculations too
VANCOUVER — Work crews have been busy in the British Columbia legislature over the summer,…
Four Canadian WHL teams bidding to host 2026 Memorial Cup
TORONTO — Five Western Hockey League teams — including four Canadian clubs — are vying…
Carruthers chases three-peat in third edition of curling’s PointsBet Invitational
CALGARY — Reid Carruthers seeks a three-peat in curling’s quirky PointsBet Invitational that’s become an…
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…