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Spring, icy snow bring danger to B.C. backcountry, outdoor experts say
Spring is a dangerous time to head into British Columbia’s backcountry, outdoor experts warn, as…
Hikers scramble for alternatives after damage shuts B.C.’s popular Juan de Fuca Trail
Trish Fougner still remembers the taste of the beer she enjoyed after completing the 47-kilometre…
In the news today: Federal leaders spar over platforms, bells toll for Pope Francis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says
OTTAWA — The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in…
Canada Soccer to honour veteran Desiree Scott at May friendly in her native Winnipeg
Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott is calling time on her international soccer career, making her final…
Vancouver Island city-owned clinic on track to sign two more doctors, mayor says
COLWOOD — A British Columbia city on Vancouver Island that’s hiring doctors as municipal employees…
Going Pro: The Curling Group plans to launch professional curling league next spring
TORONTO — The owners of the Grand Slam of Curling series are planning to introduce…
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod enjoying life in new Northern Super League
Having played for clubs in the United States, Germany, Sweden and Iceland, veteran Canadian goalkeeper…
‘Man of compassion:’ Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis
It’s been nearly three years since Pope Francis travelled to Canada to apologize for the…
‘Humility, compassion and care for others’: What Canadians are saying about Pope Francis’s legacy
Canadians are reacting to Pope Francis’s death on Easter Monday, which came more than two…
Vancouver Whitecaps unfazed by Messi spotlight ahead of semifinal clash with Miami
VANCOUVER — The home team might not be the main attraction for what is expected…
Six-team PWHL selects Vancouver as its 1st expansion franchise with 2nd city to be determined
The PWHL is heading west by selecting Vancouver as its first expansion franchise on Wednesday…
Vancouver’s PWHL expansion team will play out of Pacific Coliseum next season
VANCOUVER — Just two years into its existence, the PWHL is growing to a seven-team…
NDP, Conservatives focus on battleground B.C. heading into final election week
OTTAWA — The Conservatives and NDP spent the weekend hunting votes in British Columbia —…
New record set as two million vote on first day of advance polls: Elections Canada
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals and NDP both released their costed campaign platforms Saturday as…
Montreal Roses hold on to edge AFC Toronto in second outing for Northern Super League
TORONTO — The Northern Super League kicked off mid-week in Vancouver but there was still…
First Nations Health Authority backs harm reduction on B.C. overdose anniversary
WEST VANCOUVER — Deaths from toxic drugs may have dipped, but now is not the…
AFC Toronto looks to turns nerves into excitement for opening NSL game at BMO Field
TORONTO — After 10 weeks of training, AFC Toronto should be well-drilled for its opening…
Opening week of Northern Super League gets positive reviews but more hard work awaits
TORONTO — Week 1 of the Northern Super League is done, to positive reviews. Now…
U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities
VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs…
Air traffic back to normal at Vancouver’s airport after days of delays
RICHMOND — The agency that provides air traffic control for Canada’s airports says traffic flow…
Sarah McLachlan plots rescheduled ‘Fumbling Towards Ecstasy’ anniversary tour
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan is resurrecting her “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy” anniversary tour. Nearly half a…
B.C. operation by police, regulators finds losses of $4M in assets to crypto fraud
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s securities regulator says a recent two-day operation to identify victims of…
Nav Canada warns to expect flight delays at Vancouver International Airport
RICHMOND — The agency that provides air traffic control for Canada’s airports is warning travellers…