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The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Victoria radio host Al Ferraby charged with two counts of child luring
VICTORIA — A longtime morning radio host in Greater Victoria, who is also well known…
Lichen, logging, land rights: Complex forces play out in fate of ancient B.C. forest
A shaggy, cool-green lichen hangs from the trunk of a tree in a forest on…
RCMP in Langford, B.C., say man arrested in sex assault of girl on school grounds
LANGFORD — Mounties in Langford, B.C., say they’ve arrested a 21-year-old man after a girl…
Photos show President Donald Trump during his second state visit to Britain
WINDSOR, England (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is in the United Kingdom for a…
Escalation of B.C. public service strike hits citizens’ services and gaming branch
BURNABY — Public service workers in British Columbia are again escalating job action, picketing a…
Vernon Adams Jr. faces his former team when Stamps take on Lions
Vernon Adams Jr. finally gets to face his former team. The Calgary Stampeders (8-4) come…
One of the rarest birds in the world finds a city sanctuary in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Critically endangered yellow-crested cockatoos found an unexpected sanctuary among Hong Kong…
In the news today: Carney in Mexico, protesting Ottawa’s agenda, B.C. lichen at risk
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
The Latest: Trump enjoys royal pageantry during unprecedented second UK state visit
President Donald Trump relished the glow of a British royal spectacle Wednesday, greeted at Windsor…
One win away from Rugby World Cup final, Canadian women take on New Zealand
Shania Twain is onboard. So are the Tragically Hip. Second-ranked Canada has added some star…
In Britain, Trump basks in a display of regal splendor with King Charles III at Windsor Castle
WINDSOR, England (AP) — President Donald Trump relished the glow of a British royal spectacle…
In Britain, Trump basks in a display of regal splendor with King Charles III at Windsor Castle
WINDSOR, England (AP) — President Donald Trump relished the glow of a British royal spectacle…
B.C. government workers step up job action by targeting mining sector
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s public service workers are escalating job action aimed at slowing work…
Katzberg sets new competition record, defends men’s hammer throw world title in Tokyo
TOKYO — Ethan Katzberg looked like he might be in for a fight to defend…
Nigerian chef breaks world record for cooking the largest jollof rice dish
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian chef has broken the world record for cooking the…
B.C. debt and deficit balloon with carbon tax gone and growth slides
VICTORIA — New figures projecting British Columbia’s debt of almost $213 billion by 2028 are…
British aristocrat and her boyfriend sentenced to 14 years in prison for killing their newborn
LONDON (AP) — A British aristocrat and her boyfriend were sentenced to 14 years in…
Rogers wins gold, sets Canadian record in hammer throw at world championships
TOKYO — Camryn Rogers set the tone early in the women’s hammer throw at the…
In the news today: MPs return to House of Commons today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Josh Ross, Cameron Whitcomb win big at 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards
KELOWNA — Josh Ross caught lightning in a bottle as his serenading single about unrequited…
B.C.’s human rights office launches campaign to fight misinformation, disinformation
VICTORIA — B.C.’s human rights commissioner says misinformation and disinformation pose “significant threats” to human…
Iraq’s Yazidis rediscover lost history through photos found in a museum archive
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Archeologists studying ancient civilizations in northern Iraq during the 1930s also befriended…
Dunfee wins gold in 35K race walk at World Athletics Championships
TOKYO — Canadian team stalwart Evan Dunfee told local media on Thursday he was hoping…