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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…
Trump moves with dizzying speed on his to-do list. But there are warning signs in his first month
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump approaches the first-month mark in his second term,…
Three killed, one seriously injured in crash on Metro Vancouver bridge
SURREY, B.C. — Three people have died and a fourth is being treated for life-threatening…
Quebec’s St-Georges steals way to win, grubby brooms at Tournament of Hearts
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Laurie St-Georges’ eyes widened when informed that seven stolen ends in…
Fans in Montreal loudly boo US anthem prior to Americans’ 4 Nations Face-Off game vs. Canada
MONTREAL (AP) — Fans in Montreal loudly booed the U.S. national anthem prior to the…
Fans again boo U.S. anthem before spirited rendition of ‘O Canada’ at 4 Nations
MONTREAL — Once the Bell Centre fans were done booing the American national anthem, they…
US beats Canada 3-1 at the 4 Nations Face-Off to wrap up a spot in the tournament final
MONTREAL (AP) — Starting with three fights in the first nine seconds and ending with…
U.S. beats Canada 3-1 in fight-filled 4 Nations matchup
MONTREAL — Canada and the United States have been involved in plenty of heated moments…
WHL roundup: Giants rally to knock off Royals 4-3 in shootout
LANGLEY, B.C. — Adam Titlbach scored the only goal of a three-round shootout to lift…
Canada is on the front lines of an airship boom — but hurdles still abound
MONTREAL — From the seventh floor of his Montreal office, Arnaud Thioulouse enjoys a view…
Galusha hands off Northwest Territories women’s curling torch to daughter at Hearts
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Kerry Galusha’s last Canadian women’s curling championship is about the next…
‘It’s our Game 7’: Canada confident as 4 Nations Face-Off shifts to Boston
MONTREAL — Canada boarded its plane in the wee hours of Sunday morning feeling confident.…