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World leaders send condolences to Tumbler Ridge in wake of deadly school shooting
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he has heard from a number of…
Mboko through to quarterfinals of Qatar Open after upset win over Andreeva
DOHA — Rising Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko is through to the quarterfinals of the…
Conservatives table motion on refugee claims in response to extortion wave
OTTAWA — The Conservatives introduced a motion Tuesday calling on the government to bar non-citizens…
Search underway for man seen entering the water off a B.C. ferry
NANAIMO — Police in Nanaimo, B.C., say they’re investigating the disappearance of a man believed…
Canada’s Mboko dispatches Zvonareva in straight sets at Qatar Open
DOHA — Canada’s Victoria Mboko made quick work of former world No. 2 Vera Zvonareva…
Cascadia movement has roots in the past, but does B.C. separatism have a future?
VICTORIA — In 2017, Cory Pahl was a candidate for the Cascadia Party of British…
Mboko, Gauff suffer marathon doubles loss at Qatar Open tennis tournament
DOHA — Toronto’s Victoria Mboko and American partner Coco Gauff lost their opening round doubles…
Canada’s Victoria Mboko wins opening-round match in straight sets at Qatar Open
DOHA — Canada’s Victoria Mboko defeated Czechia’s Marie Bouzkova 7-5, 6-2 in opening-round women’s singles…
Explainer: Why are many Hispanic surnames formed from 2 names and how does that work in the US?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — What’s in a surname? For many people from Spain and Latin…
B.C.’s Warm weather forces those in ice-fishing derby into boats
Krista Clark is an avid ice fisher, but it was a late start to the…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…
Former Conservative leader John Rustad might be running for his old job: report
VICTORIA — Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad says he will “make himself available” to…
B.C. minister says Ottawa is missing from the table on flood mitigation planning
OTTAWA — British Columbia’s minister of emergency management is accusing the federal government of being…
Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
NEW YORK (AP) — This year, the Puppy Bowl isn’t just about puppies. Older dogs…
What to know about Norway’s royals as crown princess and her son face new scrutiny
OSLO, Norway (AP) — The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess was back in court…
Fire chief says cause of fire that sank three yachts will likely never be found
VICTORIA — A marina fire in Sidney, B.C. has sunk three yachts worth millions, and…
Southern US enters a second week of biting cold and prolonged outages
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Four homes blasted by icy winds on an eroding North Carolina…
Foord’s extra-time goal gives Arsenal a 3-2 win over Corinthians in the first Women’s Champions Cup
LONDON (AP) — Caitlin Foord scored on a breakaway in extra time and Arsenal won…
Vancouver Island rescuers helped people, sheep, dogs and cat after heavy rains
COURTENAY — Heavy rains on Vancouver Island on Friday kept a search and rescue team…
Evacuation order as Vancouver Island district declares flood emergency
A state of local emergency has been declared in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island,…
‘Disturbing’ scenes, record overdoses, as powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply
VANCOUVER — Last weekend, frontline health workers in Trail, B.C., reported “disturbing” scenes to Dr.…
TKMS signs agreement with Seaspan on submarine sustainment
OTTAWA — German submarine manufacturer TKMS has signed an agreement to team up with Seaspan…
Rourke eager to continue improving and building on momentum Lions have created
SURREY — Wanting to build on the strides he has made as a quarterback and…
New seniors advocate report shows growing gap in B.C. long-term care demand, capacity
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s seniors advocate is sounding the alarm over an acute need for…