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How many criminal cases in each province or territory were halted by time limits?
A review of information provided by provinces and territories shows more than 400 criminal cases…
‘I feel empty’: Transgender skier worries Alberta bill would ban her from competing
EDMONTON — Allison Hadley says she has been having a hard time focusing on training…
Vanier Countdown: Regina Rams looking for another upset win in Hardy Cup
The Regina Rams looked destined for a last-place finish in the six-team Canada West football…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in October. Here are the…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in October. Statistics Canada also…
Leader of the free world has never been a role Trump has embraced. The world has gotten the message
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. presidents usually at least pay lip service to being leaders of…
Man pleads guilty, gets six-year prison term for crash that killed 7-year-old son
SOOKE, B.C. — A British Columbia provincial court judge has handed a six-year prison term…
Homan edges Wrana to remain unbeaten at Grand Slam of Curling’s Co-op Canadian Open
NISKU, Alta. — Canada’s Rachel Homan made a hit for two in the eighth end…
B.C. forecaster downgrades north coast flood risk after atmospheric river event
KITIMAT, B.C. — British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has downgraded a flood warning for the…
Parts of B.C. parks closed after storms damage roads, trails, campsites
SOOKE, B.C. — Large sections of provincial parks in southern British Columbia remain closed after…
B.C. police officer stabbed during arrest in stolen vehicles investigation
SURREY, B.C. — Police say an officer in Surrey, B.C., was stabbed during an arrest…
FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several federal and state agencies are investigating how racist mass texts were…
Alberta’s Balderston claims last semifinal berth at Canadian mixed curling playdowns
SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Alberta’s Kurt Balderston defeated Newfoundland and Labrador’s Trent Skanes 6-4 on…
Longtime Winnipeg sports reporter Ted Wyman dies at age 58
Winnipeg Sun sports editor Ted Wyman lived his life to the fullest, building a reputation…
Jets having ‘fun’ with setting NHL win record
WINNIPEG — The records just keep falling for the Jets under new head coach Scott…
Argonauts upset Alouettes in East final, but lose QB Chad Kelly
MONTREAL — The Toronto Argonauts are going back to the Grey Cup. But they’ll have…
First presumptive human case of H5N1 avian flu acquired in Canada detected in teen
British Columbia’s Ministry of Health says the first suspected human case of highly pathogenic avian…
WHL roundup: Behm leads Blazers to 4-3 win over Blades
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Kamloops Blazers jumped out to a 4-0 lead and then had…
Port workers’ union accuses BC Maritime Employers Association of ending talks early
A labour dispute continues to paralyze cargo shipping at British Columbia ports, and the union…
‘I was called;’ Murray Sinclair’s life and legacy honoured at emotional memorial
WINNIPEG — Applause erupted over and over at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on…
Environment Canada warns of possible damage as ‘intense’ storm approaches B.C. coast
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says heavy rain and winds could cause power outages on Vancouver…
Trump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to the United Nations
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as…
Twin port shutdowns risk more damage to Canadian economy: business groups
Business groups are raising concerns about the broad effects of another round of labour disruptions…
Veterans purged from military for sexual orientation lay wreath at Montreal ceremony
MONTREAL — Private Martine Roy was only 20 years old in 1984 when she was…