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The Olympic effect: U Sports to introduce women’s flag football as a pilot sport
Flag football makes its Olympic debut in 2028 and Canadian university sport has stepped up…
Lions quarterback taking aim at Grey Cup win in 2026, not making CFL awards history
Nathan Rourke has the opportunity to accomplish something this season that’s never been done in…
Workers at iconic B.C. hotel serve strike notice ahead of FIFA World Cup’s arrival
VICTORIA — Workers at a renowned British Columbia hotel have served strike notice in what…
TV deal, new rules, playoff expansion define CFL commissioner Johnston’s first year
TORONTO — Stewart Johnston has wasted no time putting his stamp on the CFL. Since…
Six arrested after chaotic B.C. chase involving dogs, helicopter, emergency team
NANAIMO — Police on Vancouver Island say three men and three women have been arrested…
Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Three Australian appeals court judges reserved their decision Wednesday on whether…
Steampunk festival creates an unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New Zealand
ŌAMARU, New Zealand (AP) — The woman in the pink frock coat announced herself as…
Photos show airship captains and Victorian inventors flocking to a New Zealand steampunk festival
ŌAMARU, New Zealand (AP) — The small, rural town of Ōamaru, New Zealand, has become…
B.C. Lions look to turn playoff heartbreak into a Grey Cup run this season
VANCOUVER — Last season, the BC Lions were just 11 seconds away from advancing to…
Frederiksen starts third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Social Democrat Mette Frederiksen is set to begin a third term…
Photos show airship captains and Victorian inventors flocking to a New Zealand steampunk festival
ŌAMARU, New Zealand (AP) — The small, rural town of Ōamaru, New Zealand, has become…
Brisbane begins work on the 2032 Olympics main stadium at Victoria Park after protesters moved
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Protesters have been moved along and excavation machinery has been moved…
Kerry-Lynne Findlay won B.C. Conservative race as most authentic populist: expert
VANCOUVER — Kerry-Lynne Findlay won the B.C. Conservative leadership race because she is an “authentic…
International competition to build Canada’s next submarine fleet enters home stretch
OTTAWA — The race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet is on its final lap…
Canada’s Auger-Aliassime advances, Mboko ousted at French Open
PARIS — Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the fourth round of men’s singles at the…
Scores and schedule for Friday, May 29, 2026
Friday’s Games NHL Playoffs Eastern Conference Final | Best-of-Seven Series Carolina 6 Montreal 1 (Carolina…
Kavan’s 4-hit shutout keeps defending champ Texas alive at WCWS with 4-0 win over Mississippi State
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Teagan Kavan pitched a complete-game four-hitter, Kaiah Altmeyer and Kayden Henry…
Canadian theatre festival founder in Mexican ICU as family seeks help with costs
The family of a Canadian theatre producer who helped establish fringe festivals across the country…
Protesters arrested at site of proposed main stadium for 2032 Brisbane Olympics
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Five people were arrested Friday and other protesters moved away from…
B.C. RCMP warn of service issues at some detachments for non-emergency calls
SURREY — Mounties in British Columbia are warning the public of service issues for non-emergency…
Victoria transit workers give a 97% strike mandate in labour dispute
VICTORIA — The union representing 790 transit operators and mechanics in Victoria says its members…
Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Mboko move on to third round at French Open
PARIS — Canadian tennis stars Félix Auger-Aliassime and Victoria Mboko each came back from a…
The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
May 22 – 28, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Leslie Mazoch, highlights…
B.C. alcohol use hits 20-year low but remains above national and recommended levels
Alcohol use in British Columbia has reached a 20-year low after spiking during the COVID-19…