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Bronze statue of women’s rights pioneer cut off at ankles, stolen from Edmonton park
EDMONTON — A life-sized bronze statue of Canadian women’s rights pioneer Emily Murphy has been…
Human rights museum removes Buffy Sainte-Marie from exhibit
WINNIPEG — The Canadian Museum for Human Rights has removed singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie from an…
Young Guns: Brier rookies Mooibroek and Purcell open with victories
KELOWNA, B.C. — When Ontario’s Sam Mooibroek was warming up ahead of his Montana’s Brier…
Defending champion Brad Gushue opens with victory at Montana’s Brier
KELOWNA, B.C. — Records aren’t on Brad Gushue’s mind at the Montana’s Brier. Another title…
House fire in Langley, B.C., caused by explosion, police confirm
Police say investigators have determined that an explosion caused a house fire in Langley, B.C.,…
More ‘Buy BC’ ads coming as Eby touts local food in response to U.S. tariff threat
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says it has been “absolutely inspirational” to see…
Man charged after investigation into B.C. drug trafficking network, police say
SURREY, B.C. — Police in British Columbia say a 31-year-old man has been charged following…
One injured after SUV drives through Salmon Arm, B.C., medical clinic
SALMON ARM, B.C. — A woman who was inside a medical clinic in Salmon Arm,…
Tennis Canada creates points race for National Bank Open wild-card spots
TORONTO — Tennis Canada will award a singles main-draw wild card entry to the top…
Vancouver council approves pause on supporting housing; housing minister disappointed
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s council has approved Mayor Ken Sim’s plan to temporarily halt net new…
Group files complaint to B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to remove drug clinic access fees
VANCOUVER — A complaint has been filed with British Columbia’s Human Right Tribunal over clinic…
B.C. solicitor general says Opposition operative took mentally ill man from care home
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Solicitor General is accusing the B.C. Conservative Party of involvement in…
New Westminster Police urge caution when using apps to meet strangers for sex
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police in New Westminster, B.C., are warning residents about the dangers…
Special avalanche warning issued in B.C., Alberta as ‘dangerous’ conditions develop
REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Avalanche Canada has issued a special warning covering large sections of B.C.…
Defending champion Gushue aiming to win Brier for a record seventh time
KELOWNA, B.C. — There was a time when a Canadian men’s curling championship always seemed…
Little government progress on Doukhobor compensation, B.C.’s ombudsperson says
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s ombudsperson says the lack of government progress on compensating Doukhobors who…
Junior B goalie Hayden Jeffery backstops Niagara to ‘fairy-tale’ win over OHL powerhouse London
ST. CATHARINES, Ontario (AP) — Long after his Niagara Ice Dogs teammates and coaches had…
Canadian rider Derek Gee wins O Gran Camino cycling race in Spain
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA — Canadian cyclist Derek Gee won the O Gran Camino road race…
Corus radio stations to only play Canadian artists on Saturday amid tariff tensions
TORONTO — Radio stations across several parts of the country will set their tune to…
Canadian screen industry entrepreneur, arts booster, Paul Bronfman dead at age 67
TORONTO — Canadian screen industry entrepreneur Paul Bronfman was remembered Thursday as a visionary leader…
Canadian Ukrainian community ‘shocked’ and ‘angry’ at Zelenskyy’s treatment
Leaders from Canadian Ukrainian organizations say they are shocked by Friday’s clash between U.S. President…
‘Do better’: Murder victims’ families react after possible remains found in landfill
WINNIPEG — When Elle Harris got a phone call about potential human remains found at…
Manitoba becomes first province to join national pharmacare program with $219M deal
OTTAWA — Manitoba became the first province to officially join Ottawa’s pharmacare program on Thursday,…
Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson’s Bay to ‘slow death’: experts
TORONTO — Analysts say the planned liquidation of Hudson’s Bay will leave a hole in…