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Lauren Lenentine learning from great skips as she prepares to be Team Einarson fifth
Lauren Lenentine has yet to complete her first full quadrennial on the women’s curling scene…
These industries would be hit hardest by Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump could be just days away from hitting Canada with…
B.C. extends deferral of logging in Fairy Creek amid reports of tree spiking
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has approved a legal order to extend temporary protections…
B.C. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin wraps up seven-year post
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s lieutenant-governor is leaving office after seven years on the job, with…
Health minister calls on NDP to give Liberals more time to sign pharmacare deals
OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland is calling on the federal NDP to give the…
Escalating costs for fans and venues strain Canadian live music industry: report
An association representing the live music industry says budget-conscious concertgoers are getting pickier about which…
Former priest sentenced to six years for sex abuse of Nunavut children
IQALUIT — The devastating effects of Eric Dejaeger’s sexual abuse of seven Inuit children more…
Plane crashes in sports have devastated pro teams and college programs
The crash of an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter was the…
Who is Sean Duffy, the new transportation secretary responding to the DC plane crash?
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Duffy, the new transportation secretary, is facing his first major…
BCCLA files lawsuit against City of Vancouver’s ban on daytime shelters
VANCOUVER — The BC Civil Liberties Association says it has filed a lawsuit against the…
$5-million climate program to help B.C.’s tree fruit growers in extreme weather
VICTORIA — Tree fruit growers in British Columbia are now able to access a $5-million…
B.C. urges caution as Environment Canada warns of ‘wintry mix’ on south coast
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has advised drivers across the south coast to avoid…
Armed Forces name former MP as first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
WINNIPEG — A former Cree member of Parliament and a longtime military member has been…
Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base…
Trump says 25 per cent tariffs coming for Canada on Saturday
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will decide Thursday night whether to include…
Wendy Cocchia sworn in as B.C.’s 31st lieutenant-governor
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby has introduced British Columbia’s new lieutenant-governor, saying Wendy Cocchia’s lifelong…
International study permit data an ‘earthquake’ for Canadian university finances
A dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year is quickly becoming an existential…
Weather prompts record 1.4 million electricity outages for BC Hydro customers in 2024
VANCOUVER — Nearly 1.4 million BC Hydro customers lost their power last year due to…
Avalanche warning issued for B.C. as winter weather forecasted
VANCOUVER — Avalanche Canada is warning anyone planning to head into British Columbia’s backcountry that…
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to perform at Invictus Games’ opening ceremony
VANCOUVER — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has been added to the lineup for the opening…
One man died after a fight outside a pub in Coquitlam, says IHIT
COQUITLAM, B.C. — The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says two men are in custody after…
Marielle Thompson’s ski cross gold highlights three-medal day for Canada
VEYSONNAZ — Marielle Thompson’s ski cross gold highlighted a three-medal day for Canada at a…
Finland names Jokiharju and Vaakanainen as 4 Nations replacements for Heiskanen and Hakanpää
Finland is adding defensemen Henri Jokiharju of the Buffalo Sabres and Urho Vaakanainen of the…
Here’s the latest as Canada braces for Trump tariffs Tuesday
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on…