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Oliver is B.C.’s most popular name in 2024, as century of data show names come and go
VICTORIA — Oliver was the most popular name for babies in British Columbia in 2024,…
Sceptres, Charge general managers roll the dice in early-season PWHL trade
The general managers of the Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge say they got what they…
Surfing sea otter clambers onto board in B.C., prompting warning
A sea otter has been seen clambering onto a surfboard and following surfers off Vancouver…
Harmon and Larocque among 3 Olympians involved in major PWHL trade between Toronto and Ottawa
Competing philosophies emphasizing the importance of offense versus toughness led to the Toronto Sceptres and…
WHL roundup: Royals suffer Giant-sized collapse in 7-6 shootout loss
VICTORIA — Tyus Sparks scored the only goal of a three-round shootout and the visiting…
B.C. property values flat across most of province, but affordability remains elusive
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s latest property assessments show values remain generally flat compared to the…
Uptick in Vancouver home sales last month caps ‘pivot year’ for market: board
Greater Vancouver home sales rose 31.2 per cent on a year-over-year basis in December, capping…
Quebec emergency rooms reporting major overcrowding, some at more than 200% capacity
MONTREAL — Quebec is experiencing serious overcrowding in its emergency rooms after the holidays, with…
Cable ferries in B.C. Kootenays sailing on schedule despite escalating strike threat
VICTORIA — Cable ferries serving tiny communities in British Columbia’s Kootenay region are providing regular…
Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits
TORONTO — As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January,…
Yukon told of ‘potential leak’ from toxic pond at failed Eagle Gold mine
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it has been told there is a “potential leak”…
‘Support better care’: Advocates argue need for mental health emergency service
Khalil Dorival knows what it’s like to feel lonely. The Toronto-based mental health advocate has…
CBSA says it acted in ‘good faith’ detaining solar panels in forced labour probe
VANCOUVER — The Canada Border Services Agency says it acted lawfully and in “good faith”…
Trail closed in Nanaimo, B.C., for public safety after ‘aggressive’ cougar sightings
NANAIMO, B.C. — The Regional District of Nanaimo in British Columbia says it’s temporarily closing…
Special prosecutor appointed in case involving relative of B.C. provincial judge
VICTORIA — The BC Prosecution Service says it has appointed a special prosecutor in a…
WHL roundup: Heidt helps Cougars claw past improving Giants 4-2
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Riley Heidt had a goal and two assists and the Prince…
B.C. basketball team to skip games over alleged mistreatment of trans player
NANAIMO, B.C. — A group of collegiate basketball players in B.C. say they will not…
British Columbia basketball team to skip games over alleged mistreatment of transgender player
NANAIMO, British Columbia (AP) — A group of college basketball players in Canada say they…
Coach believes Canada women on right track ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England
It’s a big year for the Canadian women’s rugby team, with the World Cup set…
B.C. orders masks for hospitals, care facilities as flu, respiratory illness increase
VICTORIA — Medical masks are again required in British Columbia health-care facilities as provincial authorities…
Booze-free ‘liquor’ stores offer options, as some B.C. craft brewers decline and fall
VANCOUVER — Whatever your tipple, Angela Hansen’s liquor store on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive has stock…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in December. Statistics Canada also…
Canada leaves for Perth HSBC SVNS stop bolstered by return of former captain
The Canadian women’s rugby sevens team was scheduled to leave late Friday for Australia and…
Cybersecurity breach of Nova Scotia school system could have financial impact
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Education Department has asked for help from IBM as it investigates…