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Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don’t tell that to this California congressman
LINCOLN, Calif. (AP) — One thing Anne Smull, a retired feedstore owner, was looking forward…
Court approves $4.5M settlement in WestJet flight attendant harassment case
A British Columbia court has approved a $4.5-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over workplace…
Swiatek beats Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in women’s singles final at National Bank Open
TORONTO — Iga Swiatek had every reason to be confident entering Thursday’s title match at…
Transit workers in Metro Vancouver and Victoria serve 72-hour strike notices
Three local union chapters representing transit workers in Metro Vancouver and Victoria have issued 72-hour…
Passenger train derails and 11 people injured after carriages overturn in southern England
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LONDON (AP) — A passenger train derailed Thursday in southern England, seriously injuring two people…
Cultural Themed Dinners Bring Food, Music and Traditions from Around the World to Kamloops
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The flavours, music and traditions of different cultures will come together in Kamloops as the…
Iconic castle in Greater Victoria is to be transferred under B.C. treaty
VICTORIA — The minister responsible for treaty negotiations with First Nations in B.C. confirms public…
Swiatek tops Svitolina, Rybakina beats Gauff in National Bank Open semifinals
TORONTO — Iga Swiatek arrived a few days earlier than usual for the National Bank…
B.C. girl, 13, arrested after stealing parents’ car, speeding and crashing vehicle
NANAIMO — A 13-year-old girl in Nanaimo, B.C., faces more than scolding and could be…
Rybakina tops Osaka at NBO Toronto, Gauff advances on walkover after Bencic withdraws
TORONTO — An early match time didn’t faze Elena Rybakina on Tuesday at the National…
John Gotti’s grandson kept trying to delay prison to donate kidney to mother. A judge said enough.
NEW YORK (AP) — Late mob boss John Gotti ’s reality TV star grandson has…
Child who prompted Porter Airline flight cancellation not at fault, passenger says
The child whose refusal to buckle up prompted the cancellation of a Porter Airlines flight…
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez eliminated in fourth round at National Bank Open
TORONTO — Canadian hopes were dashed Sunday at the National Bank Open. The weeklong buzz…
Porter Airline flight cancelled due to child refusing to fasten seatbelt
VICTORIA — Porter Airlines says a flight was cancelled after a child refused to buckle…
Does Wealthsimple want to add sports, politics to its new prediction markets product?
TORONTO — Wealthsimple’s newest product has given armchair economists and Canadians convinced they can predict…
British Columbia is logging its last old growth. Protesters are sleeping in the road to stop it
PORT RENFREW, British Columbia (AP) — The five-car caravan crept down a gravel logging road…
Despite early hurdles, NBO Toronto on track with star power, Fernandez and Eala buzz
TORONTO — Things were looking up after an inauspicious start at the National Bank Open…
Old military transport aircraft to get new lease on life as waterbombers
OTTAWA — The federal government said Friday it is selling 10 of its used CC-130H…
Canada’s Fernandez upsets Andreeva in third-round match at NBO Toronto
TORONTO — A down season is showing signs of life for Canada’s Leylah Fernandez. The…
N.S. Court of Appeal says province can’t deny people in tents enhanced income support
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HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that the province cannot refuse enhanced…
QB Nathan Rourke returns from shoulder injury to start for B.C. Lions against Ticats
VANCOUVER — Quarterback Nathan Rourke will return to the B.C. Lions lineup and start in…
Niewiadoma-Phinney wins Mont Ventoux stage to take overall lead on Women’s Tour de France
MONT VENTOUX, France (AP) — Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney launched a decisive attack up Mont Ventoux to…
$18,000 in fines for 4 people caught illegally shellfish harvesting in B.C.
COURTENAY — The Fisheries Department says it has wrapped up a three-year investigation into illegal…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for July, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.4 per cent in July. Statistics Canada also…