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Vancouver mayor plans freeze on new supportive housing in Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city’s troubled…
U.S. tariff threat adds urgency for B.C.’s energy independence: minister
VANCOUVER — The looming prospect of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province’s…
Victoria garbage truck driver delivers fire to fire department
VICTORIA — The driver of a garbage truck in Victoria is being hailed for his…
Meet Poppy, an oil spill-sniffing dog and a scientific trailblazer
Poppy, a six-year-old springer spaniel with floppy brown ears and a tail that never seems…
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign all-star defensive back Adarius Pickett
The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed defensive back Adarius Pickett to a one-year contract extension, the…
Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada’s attempts…
RCMP, Mounties union says Manitoba, Saskatchewan face severe staffing stresses
Saskatchewan’s top Mountie says a countrywide RCMP internal memo asking front-line officers to come and…
TSB investigators deployed after boat crash and sinking near Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it has deployed a team…
U.S. speedskating star Jordan Stolz continues dominance, wins 1,500 metres in Calgary
CALGARY — American speedskater star Jordan Stolz continued his World Cup dominance while Canada’s Isabelle…
Trump’s sweeping pardon of rioters highlights differences in U.S., Canadian systems
OTTAWA — In one of his first acts upon taking office Monday, U.S. President Donald…
WHL roundup: Leslie leads Giants to big 6-4 win over Rockets
KELOWNA, B.C. — Mazden Leslie scored two power-play goals, Colton Roberts had two assists, and…
Canadian ice climbers bring thriving, nascent sport to world championship in Edmonton
Even with a torrent of blood flowing from his mouth, knowing several of his teeth…
One driver dead at scene of multi-vehicle crash on Metro Vancouver bridge
SURREY, B.C. — The Surrey Police Service says one driver is dead and others have…
Canada’s women claim World Cup speedskating sprint gold, Stolz completes hat trick
CALGARY — Canada’s sprinters ensured the host team didn’t leave Calgary’s speedskating World Cup without…
Epping, Kleiter, Smith punch tickets to Canadian men’s curling championship
Several men’s curling teams punched their tickets to the Canadian championship Sunday. A field of…
Cameron, McCarville, Skrlik return to Scotties Tournament of Hearts
The lineup for the Canadian women’s curling championship was completed Sunday with the crowning of…
Marsch on the move as the countdown to the 2026 World Cup hits 500 days
Five hundred days to the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup and Canada coach Jesse…
Former Calgary councillor accused of lying on travel expenses guilty of fraud
CALGARY — While serving as Calgary city councillor, Joe Magliocca claimed he was hosting and…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran receiver Drew Wolitarsky
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released Canadian receiver Drew Wolitarsky on Monday. Wolitarsky, 29,…
Canada’s border security package welcome but comes late, Republican senator says
WASHINGTON — As Canada makes its case for enhanced border security to U.S. President Donald…
Feds giving $663M for Metro Vancouver transit, but funding woes remain: TransLink CEO
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — The CEO of Metro Vancouver’s transit operator says he’s grateful for…
Bridge over Okanagan Lake in B.C. reopens after bomb scare, fire in van
KELOWNA, B.C. — Police have reopened a bridge across Okanagan Lake in the B.C. Interior…
Missing snowboarder found dead on Cypress Mountain, B.C.
WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. — A 21-year-old snowboarder who went missing last week at the Cypress…
Mississauga to host Canadian women’s curling championship in 2026
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The roots of the Canadian women’s curling championship were formed over six…