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Minister says Canadian Forces to help stranded Air India passengers in Iqaluit
IQALUIT — Canada’s emergency preparedness minister says the passengers of an Air India flight that…
Air India passengers get lift from air force after bomb scare forces Nunavut landing
IQALUIT — More than 200 Air India passengers have landed in Chicago after a bomb…
Man with prior assault convictions charged in Vancouver tourist beating
VANCOUVER — Police say a man has been charged with aggravated assault and remains in…
Rustad says no plan for user-pay health as B.C. voters break advance polling record
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says he has no plan for user-pay health care in…
Guy Maddin satire skewers G7 leaders. Cate Blanchett says it felt like a documentary
TORONTO — Even from her native Australia, Cate Blanchett has long felt a connection to…
Argos can cement East Division home playoff game with win over Redblacks
Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts can complete the East Division’s playoff picture. The Argos…
Saskatchewan Party, NDP leaders face off on health care, economy in election debate
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s two main political leaders hammered each other Wednesday on health care, crime…
Canadian team looking to improve upon eighth-place finish at world bass event
They’ll be in unchartered waters but Pete Garnier and Canada’s entry at the bass fishing…
Canada blanks Swiss 4-0, reloads for U.S. and host Czechs in women’s world hockey
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Canada gets a breather to top up the tank at the women’s…
In The Rings: Curling Canada still looking for Canadian Curling Trials title sponsor
With the Canadian Curling Trials just over a year away, Curling Canada is still looking…
Trudeau to shuffle cabinet as four ministers say they won’t seek re-election
OTTAWA — With a simmering mutiny plot in the backbenches and four more cabinet ministers…
B.C. south and central coast under flood watch as atmospheric river approaches
VANCOUVER — Forecasters have elevated their warnings about an atmospheric river system that is expected…
Canadian veteran midfielder Desiree Scott to retire at end of NWSL season
Desiree Scott, a hard-nosed defensive midfielder who won 187 caps for Canada, has announced her…
CP Railway adjusts safety measures following B.C. train crash: safety board
RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says a mistake by a Canadian Pacific Railway…
Saskatchewan Party’s Moe pledges change room ban in schools; Beck calls it desperate
REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is promising a directive banning “biological boys” from…
Three teenage girls charged in violent B.C. transit attacks
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Three teenage girls have been charged with assault after two separate…
Fledgling Northern Soccer League expected to announce first player signings soon
The Northern Super League will likely start rolling out player signing announcements next week but…
Atmospheric river hits B.C. coast, bringing rain, wind and flood risks
VANCOUVER — An atmospheric river weather system has hit much of coastal British Columbia, bringing…
Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is the second province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals…
Indian diplomats ‘clearly on notice’ after high commissioner expulsion: Joly
OTTAWA — Canada isn’t ruling out expelling additional diplomats from India, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie…
Most Liberal MPs support Trudeau as leader: Freeland
OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said she is “absolutely confident” the majority of…
NDP says Sask. Party’s Moe needs to answer for campaign comment on children
REGINA — The NDP says the Saskatchewan Party’s Scott Moe needs to provide answers after…
Canada’s Stefan Daniel wins sixth career world para triathlon title
TORREMOLINOS — Canada’s Stefan Daniel won his sixth career world triathlon para championship title Friday,…
Quarterback Adams, B.C. Lions look to reset against league-leading Montreal Alouettes
SURREY, B.C. — Vernon Adams Jr. has watched the B.C. Lions’ struggles from a unique…