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Katrina Chen’s kids’ book tells of gender-based violence. It’s a story she knows well
BURNABY — Former British Columbia legislator Katrina Chen sits on a couch in her Burnaby…
The Latest: Trump calls for more Gaza aid during meeting with UK’s prime minister
President Donald Trump on Monday used his luxury golf course on Scotland’s southeastern coast to…
Trump talks Gaza, Ukraine and his golf course, in meeting with UK’s prime minister
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday used his luxury golf course on…
B.C. man charged with antisemitic hate crime after 2024 incident at Victoria protest
VICTORIA — A 28-year-old man who allegedly made antisemitic remarks at Jewish protesters in Victoria…
Canada’s Victoria Mboko tops Aussie Kimberly Birrell in National Bank Open debut
MONTREAL — Toronto’s Victoria Mboko made good on her first impression in front of the…
Bouchard set for final tournament after paving the way for Canada’s future stars
MONTREAL — Victoria Mboko was only seven years old when Eugenie Bouchard captivated the country…
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, July 26, 2025
Saturday’s Scoreboard CFL Toronto 31 Winnipeg 17 — MLB American League Toronto 6 Detroit 1…
David Nabarro, British physician who led UN response to Ebola and COVID-19, dies
GENEVA (AP) — Dr. David Nabarro, a British physician who led the U.N. response to…
More lease deals reached for Hudson’s Bay locations
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay has reached deals to sell the leases of six store locations…
House ethics panel tells Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to pay more for Met Gala attendance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee on Friday told Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to make…
Royal Canadian Navy to retire eight warships before the end of the year
HALIFAX — The Royal Canadian Navy plans to retire some of its older warships this…
Veteran receiver Kenny Lawler making an immediate impact with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Kenny Lawler hasn’t wasted any time making an impact with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, The six-foot-one,…
Canada’s Rebecca Marino eager for ‘electric feeling’ of playing National Bank Open
Bright lights. Big opponents. Canadian fans chanting her name. Rebecca Marino remembers every detail of…
Tessier to lead Canada at women’s Rugby World Cup in England
LANGFORD — Alexandra Tessier will captain Canada’s second-ranked squad when the 2025 Rugby World Cup…
A replica Oval Office near the White House just got a Trump makeover
WASHINGTON (AP) — A replica Oval Office on display near the White House now looks…
Five Canadian medal contenders to watch at world swimming championships
Canada is sending a powerhouse swimming squad to the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, with…
Canada’s backstroke big-gamer Kylie Masse focused on worlds, not 2028 L.A. Olympics
The best women’s backstroker Canada has ever produced refuses to look deep into the future.…
Canada’s Mboko ousted in second round of Citi Open with loss to Rybakina
WASHINGTON — Canada’s Victoria Mboko fell 6-3, 7-5 to Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in second-round action…
Vancouver airport hijacking suspect Shaheer Cassim makes video court appearance
RICHMOND — The man accused of hijacking a plane on Vancouver Island and flying it…
B.C. court records show second charge against alleged hijacker Shaheer Cassim
RICHMOND — The man accused of hijacking a plane and triggering a security scare at…
Canadian teen Mboko through to second round at Citi Open with win over Potapova
WASHINGTON — Canadian wild-card Victoria Mboko came back from a break down in the second…
‘Grossly exceeded’: Fentanyl in air at Vancouver supportive housing offices
VANCOUVER — The presence of second-hand fentanyl smoke is so severe at some British Columbia…
Trade top of mind as Canada’s premiers are set to hold three-day meeting in Ontario
TORONTO — Tariffs and trade are top of the agenda as the country’s premiers arrive…
B.C. pilot charged with hijacking and terrorism over Vancouver flight
VANCOUVER — A man charged with hijacking a light plane at Victoria International Airport and…