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Mexican border town mayor found alive after hourslong kidnapping in Zacatecas
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — The mayor of a Mexican border town was found alive…
North Vancouver woman rescued after being swept into fast-moving water in B.C. storm.
VANCOUVER — A North Vancouver woman is praising the quick actions of local firefighters for…
Scores and sports schedule for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Saturday’s Scoreboard CFL Playoffs Division Finals Montreal 33 Winnipeg 23 Edmonton 28 B.C. 16 —…
B.C. storm season pours in with state of local emergency, evacuations
The first major weather system of British Columbia’s storm season has set off a state…
Bail for former Alberta junior hockey exec charged with sex offences against players
OKOTOKS — A former Alberta junior hockey executive accused of sexually exploiting three players was…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in October. Statistics Canada also…
Feds commit $32B to close First Nations infrastructure gap, $3B for health services
OTTAWA — The new federal budget commits $32 billion over 10 years to repair, replace…
‘Bag of nerves’: Elections BC begins final count, with some ridings still in balance
It may be almost two weeks since British Columbia’s election resulted in a landslide win…
B.C. skateboarder Pritchard wins Youth Olympics bronze for Canada
DAKAR — Evie Pritchard, the youngest member of Canada’s Youth Olympic team, won bronze in…
Met Gala exhibit will examine everyday items of clothing, replacing scuttled Galliano show
NEW YORK (AP) — And now, Take 2: The new Met Gala exhibit will celebrate…
Repealing B.C. housing legislation would be a mistake, says UBC expert
VICTORIA — A glut of empty condos in British Columbia should not be seen as…
Western Hockey League expanding to 24 teams with new franchise in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK — The Western Hockey League will return to Chilliwack starting next season. The league…
Democrat David Crowley defeats Trump loyalist to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrat David Crowley defeated a Republican with close ties to President…
B.C. hockey team says it didn’t know executive was being investigated for sex crimes
A junior hockey team in British Columbia says it wasn’t aware that an executive they…
Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
VICTORIA — The British Columbia Conservative caucus of 63 newly elected legislators is united to…
Human remains found at site of former hotel destroyed by fire in Victoria
VICTORIA — Police say human remains have been found in the aftermath of a major…
In the Rings: Rivalries, ratings and rule tweaks on the Grand Slam circuit
A budding rivalry in The Roaring Game will see a fresh chapter this week at…
Fernandez returns to top 20 in WTA Tour rankings after reaching second straight final
An appearance in the final of the Pan Pacific Open has helped move Canada’s Leylah…
Scores and sports schedule for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Saturday’s Scoreboard CFL Playoffs East Semifinal Winnipeg 25 Toronto 22 West Semifinal B.C. 33 Saskatchewan…
The dachshund is the muse in an exhibition showcasing the sausage dog’s history in art
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — The humble dachshund is taking center stage in a new exhibition…
B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion, from calendars to medical appointments
Missed surgeries, late deliveries and muddled meeting times are among the issues that could arise…
Former B.C. minister says he’s focused on family, but leaves door open to politics
VICTORIA — Former British Columbia cabinet minister Ravi Kahlon said the New Democrats must dive…
Australian court orders Erin Patterson never to be released from prison for mushroom poisonings
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian appeals court on Friday ordered triple-murderer Erin Patterson to…
City of Victoria issues warning after owl attacks same person twice in three days
VICTORIA — The City of Victoria has issued a warning after the same person was…