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Flu activity in B.C. peaking as COVID-19, respiratory virus decline
VANCOUVER — British Columbia is seeing “peaking influenza activity” even as other respiratory illnesses such…
Toronto Raptors head into all-star break with thinking of the future
TORONTO — The first half of the Toronto Raptors’ season ended the same way it…
Trump’s threats against Canada could reduce visits to border peace garden
BOISSEVAIN, Man. — The International Peace Garden that straddles the Canada-United States border has for…
Canadian children see thousands of digital ads for unhealthy food every year: report
MONTREAL — Children in Canada are exposed to more than 4,000 ads for food on…
A capsule look at teams in the 2025 Canadian women’s curling championship
A capsule look at the teams competing in the 2025 Canadian women’s curling championship Feb.…
The Latest: Trump signs plan for new tariffs on all US trading partners
Taxes on imports could soon go up, as President Donald Trump signed a measure to…
Trump calls India’s Modi a ‘great friend’ but warns of higher U.S. tariffs on Indian goods
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White…
Canada makes sweeping changes to First Nations child services program
OTTAWA — Canada has announced sweeping changes to a program designed to ensure First Nations…
Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health care workers
OTTAWA — Health-care workers in Nunavut say changes to a federal funding program for Inuit…
Workers at B.C. LifeLabs file 72-hour strike notice over wages, benefits
BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing about 1,200 workers at LifeLabs throughout British Columbia says…
Vancouver plans to tackle ‘humanitarian crisis’ of crime in Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood is in the grip of a “humanitarian crisis” of…
Parent grateful for community support after soccer coach — and $40,000 — disappear
EDMONTON — An Edmonton mother says she’s thrilled to see the community rally to support…
Former CFL quarterback Wally Gabler dies at the age of 80
TORONTO — Wally Gabler, who spent five of his seven CFL seasons as a quarterback…
Two men arrested for fake taxi scam targeting B.C. universities, shopping centres
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Metro Vancouver Transit Police say two men from Ontario have been…
The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs
Federal workers all over the country responded with anger and confusion Friday toward President Donald…
B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province’s lowest-paid workers are getting a wage…
Recent B.C. earthquakes linked to fracking as regulator tightens oversight
The British Columbia Energy Regulator has toughened its oversight of what it calls “induced” seismic…
‘Human nature to think ahead’: NHL stars focused on 4 Nations with Olympics looming
MONTREAL — Jon Cooper hasn’t heard any Olympic chatter from his players. Canada’s head coach…
Cars new and old subject to theft in Alberta as methods become more sophisticated
CALGARY — Police in Alberta say auto thefts are becoming more sophisticated and owners should…
Kevin Lankinen to replace Juuse Saros in goal for Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off vs. Sweden
MONTREAL (AP) — Kevin Lankinen will start in net for Finland against Sweden in the…
B.C. Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid to revive a class-action…
Urban deer a target as B.C. government, cities try to curb wasting disease
CRANBROOK, B.C. — The B.C. government along with the southeastern cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley…
Travel woes, player sickness doesn’t trip up teams to start Tournament of Hearts
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Two teams overcame travel hiccups and another the loss of a…
The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs
Federal workers all over the country responded with anger and confusion Friday toward President Donald…