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North Dakota back at Frozen Four, with top NHL draft prospect Keaton Verhoeff in tow
Keaton Verhoeff has experienced some big changes over the last 10 months. The hulking defenceman…
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murder charges and admits he killed 8 women in the Gilgo Beach case
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — A Long Island architect who led a secret life as a…
Former commercial pilot Shaheer Cassim admits guilt in B.C. plane hijacking
RICHMOND — Federal prosecutors say a British Columbia man has pleaded guilty to two terrorism…
Decorated Australian veteran remains behind bars on Afghan war crime charges
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, did not apply for…
In the news today: Iran ceasefire, Terrebonne byelection, Decade of B.C. drug crisis
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Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
The Latest: Iran says it has accepted a 2-week ceasefire in the war Iran’s Supreme…
Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges…
Record warmth in B.C. over weekend as high winds arrive along southern coast
VANCOUVER — Spring weather in British Columbia brought record-high daily temperatures to several communities, while…
BC Ferries sailings hampered by forecasted high winds and vessel problems
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s ferry operator has been plagued by a combination of vessel troubles…
Two orphaned bear cubs rescued on Vancouver Island, after mom found dead
ERRINGTON — A wildlife sanctuary on Vancouver Island has taken in two young black bear…
Canada Soccer names roster for U-20 friendlies in Costa Rica
Jeneva Hernandez Gray of Portugal’s Sporting CP and AFC Toronto’s Olivia Chisholm will join Canada’s…
Environment Canada says strong winds are coming to parts of B.C. starting on Monday.
VANCOUVER — A special weather statement issued for much of British Columbia’s southern coast and…
Universities offering exam deferrals, holds on tuition as war rages on in Middle East
OTTAWA — Universities across Canada are offering some international students extra supports like exam deferrals…
Suspicious fire at waste management facility under investigation in Victoria
VICTORIA — Police say a fire near a Victoria waste management facility has been ruled…
Good Friday is a unique and solemn day for Christians, with ancient prayers and fervent processions
MIAMI (AP) — Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in…
B.C. Premier David Eby temporarily replaces spokesperson with identical twin
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby hasn’t had to familiarize himself with a new…
Premier Eby says changing DRIPA is ‘non-negotiable’ and will be pushed into law
VICTORIA — Changing British Columbia’s Declaration on the Rights of Aboriginal Peoples Act is “non-negotiable”…
Disruptions continue for popular BC Ferries route between Vancouver, Victoria
VICTORIA — Disruptions on a popular BC Ferries route between Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached ‘shortly’ DUBAI,…
Australian police kill a suspect 7 months after he allegedly shot 3 officers, killing 2
MELBOURNE, Australia. (AP) — Australian police said they shot dead a man following a three-hour…
The Latest: Iran warns US against ground invasion as regional powers meet in Pakistan
Iranian forces “are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set…
Sinner follows Sabalenka’s lead with a ‘Sunshine Double,’ beating Lehecka in Miami Open final
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jannik Sinner rolled to a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Jiri…
Canada’s Gilles, Poirier claim silver again at figure skating worlds; Gogolev fourth
PRAGUE — Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are silver medallists once again at the world…
World No. 9 Mboko withdraws from Canada’s BJK Cup tie in Kazakhstan
TORONTO — Tennis star Victoria Mboko has withdrawn from Canada’s upcoming Billie Jean King Cup…