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Israeli fire kills dozens in Gaza, officials say, as aid delivery remains chaotic after new…
Motion in Nanaimo, B.C., to ask for closure of safe injection site deferred
City council in Nanaimo, B.C., has voted to defer a motion on asking the local…
In the news today: Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘I felt like the old Genie’: Bouchard extends career with first-round win at NBO
MONTREAL — Eugenie Bouchard’s retirement will have to wait. The former world No. 5 —…
In the news today: 10 candidates in Alberta byelection to debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Don’t see it coming:’ minister pushes for preparedness after B.C. tsunami scare
British Columbia had the luxury of time as emergency officials watched a potential tsunami roll…
Nanaimo’s vote on motion to request injection site closure likely to be held in fall
The mayor of Nanaimo, B.C., says a deferred motion for the city to ask the…
Small tsunami forecast in B.C., beaches closed, after massive 8.8 quake off Russia
Most of British Columbia’s coast is under a tsunami advisory, triggered when one of the…
Eugenie Bouchard bids adieu to tennis with throwback performance at NBO
MONTREAL — Eugenie Bouchard didn’t look like a player limping into retirement. You’d be forgiven…
Heat, lightning spark dozens of new fires in B.C., prompting evacuations and alerts
Dozens of new wildfires have been sparked in British Columbia, in a surge associated with…
FBI director says a new office in New Zealand will counter China’s sway, provoking Beijing’s ire
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel provoked diplomatic discomfort in New Zealand…
“Not out of the woods yet,” BC Wildfire Service warns of very dynamic fire situations
Tens of thousands of lightning strikes across British Columbia since Wednesday have created “a very…
Victoria Mboko wild ride leads to tonight’s semifinal showdown at NBO Open
MONTREAL — No longer a stranger to Canadian fans, or a lightweight on the Women’s…
In the news today: Air Canada labour trouble; two terrorism cases in court today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Naomi Osaka powers into semifinals in Montreal, will face Clara Tauson
MONTREAL (AP) — Naomi Osaka powered into her first National Bank Open semifinal, beating No.…
Clara Tauson advances to NBO semifinals, dedicates win to late grandfather
MONTREAL — Clara Tauson wore a heavy heart when she took the court Tuesday night.…
Blaze near Cathedral Grove, but B.C. fire service says ancient forest not at risk
Vancouver Island photographer Colby Rex O’Neill has had restless nights as a wildfire burns less…
With her star rising, Canadian sensation Victoria Mboko set for NBO semifinal
MONTREAL — Victoria Mboko isn’t only winning over Canadian fans with her captivating run at…
Woman dies in head-on crash in Langford on Vancouver Island
A 34-year-old woman has been killed in a head-on crash on Vancouver Island after witnesses…
Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit Kelowna, B.C., Tuesday
KELOWNA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Kelowna, B.C., for an…
Carney toured Canadian Navy facility as B.C. visit continued Monday
NANOOSE BAY — Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his visit to British Columbia on Monday…
In the news today: Carney scheduled to visit B.C. Interior Tuesday
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko advances to NBO semifinals in Montreal
MONTREAL — Two days after ousting top seed Coco Gauff in 62 minutes, there was…
Canadian teenager Mboko reaches semifinals in Montreal and will face Rybakina
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko advanced to her first career WTA Tour semifinal…