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Employers lock out longshore workers in Montreal after contract offer rejected
MONTREAL — Operations at the Port of Montreal were greatly reduced Monday as the Maritime…
HSBC SVNS champions to be decided in California at 2028 Olympic rugby sevens venue
The 2025 HSBC SVNS season will wrap up May 3-4 at Dignity Health Sports Park…
Twin port shutdowns risk more damage to Canadian economy: business groups
Business groups are raising concerns about the broad effects of another round of labour disruptions…
‘Do the work’: Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks
VANCOUVER — The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute…
Canada captain Alphonso Davies to miss CONCACAF Nations League games against Suriname
Canada will be without captain Alphonso Davies for its upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against…
Surrey police transition deal still in works, less than three weeks before handover
The exterior of police stations will soon look different in Surrey, B.C. New signs have…
In the news today: Union serves strike notice to Canada Post
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadian Union of Postal Workers issues 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post
OTTAWA — Postal workers across the country could be off the job starting Friday if…
Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon joins Northern Super League as board chair
Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon is joining the new Northern Super League as chair of…
Union says it will challenge Ottawa’s intervention in B.C. port work stoppages
The union representing locked-out port workers in British Columbia is planning a court challenge after…
Rain, wind warnings for B.C.’s south and central coast
VANCOUVER — Wind warnings covered much of British Columbia’s south and central coast Tuesday night,…
Ambrosie holds final state of the league address as CFL commissioner
VANCOUVER — Randy Ambrosie has some friendly advice for his successor: Surround yourself with quality…
O’Shea, Dinwiddie set to square off in second Grey Cup showdown as CFL head coaches
VANCOUVER — Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts have been down this road before. Toronto…
Former Rugby Canada chair seeks seat on World Rugby’s executive board
Former Rugby Canada chair Sally Dennis is seeking a seat on World Rugby’s executive board.…
B.C. teen with bird flu is in critical care, infection source unknown: health officer
The teenager who tested positive for bird flu in British Columbia is in critical condition…
Ottawa provides $9 million to fight homelessness among veterans in B.C., Yukon
SURREY, B.C. — The federal government is providing more than $9 million in funding for…
Drugs disguised as dog treats seized by Metro Vancouver Transit Police
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Two people have been charged after a Metro Vancouver Transit Police…
‘He was a fighter’: Tributes to former B.C. premier John Horgan
Tributes to former British Columbia premier John Horgan are flowing after his death on Tuesday…
Frustration lingers for Vancouver Whitecaps following playoff elimination
VANCOUVER — A bitter taste lingers for the Vancouver Whitecaps as another Major League Soccer…
CFLPA president Elimimian says union will unveil team report cards next month
VANCOUVER — CFL players will have more than just money to consider when they hit…
Swearing-in ceremonies at B.C. legislature mark start of new political season
VICTORIA — Two newly elected members of British Columbia’s Green Party will officially take their…
Canucks’ Pettersson marks birthday with two points, 3-1 win over Flames
VANCOUVER — Elias Pettersson, celebrating his 26th birthday, tied the game on the power play…
Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General’s Literary Awards
When Niigaan Sinclair pitched his collection of articles to a Toronto publisher, he was told…
Canucks’ rookie Lekkerimaki earns praise from coach, teammates in NHL debut
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Canucks defenceman Erik Brannstrom offered forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki some advice as the…