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BC Hydro says power almost fully restored after B.C. windstorms
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s electric utility says it has restored power to almost all customers…
Canadian rugby sevens men thump Bermuda at RAN 7s before heavy rain disrupts play
ARIMA — Canada survived changing weather conditions at the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens on…
Vancouver police say woman’s death considered a homicide, man also injured
VANCOUVER — Police say they are investigating a homicide involving the death of a woman.…
Bear killed after attacking man walking on Metro Vancouver trail with dog
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — British Columbia conservation officers say a man was injured earlier this…
Canadian men win RAN Sevens tournament, qualify for World Rugby Challenger Series
ARIMA — Canada thumped Trinidad and Tobago 38-0 to win the Rugby Americas North (RAN)…
Man charged with second-degree murder in Vancouver homicide
VANCOUVER — A man has been charged with second-degree murder in a Vancouver homicide over…
Passerby stabbed during shoplifting at Vancouver liquor store
VANCOUVER — A passerby has been seriously injured after he was stabbed by a shoplifter…
WHL Roundup: Silvertips come back from three-goal deficit to beat Rockets 4-3
KELOWNA, B.C. — The league-leading Everett Silvertips came back from a three-goal deficit to beat…
Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Vanni Sartini after three-plus seasons in charge
VANCOUVER — Head coach Vanni Sartini paid the price Monday for the Vancouver Whitecaps’ mediocre…
Mother orca and her children make ‘grocery shopping’ trip near downtown Vancouver
VANCOUVER — A family of killer whales has made a rare trip into waters off…
B.C. opens disaster aid to atmospheric river flood victims
VICTORIA — British Columbia is making disaster financial assistance available to victims of floodwaters that…
Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives win decisive majority in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston led the Progressive Conservatives to an overwhelming majority…
Economic impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157 M
VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift will bring an estimated $157-million economic impact to the city next…
Golf Canada appoints Claire Welsh as CPKC Women’s Open’s new tournament director
Claire Welsh is taking the reins of Canada’s travelling golf championship, and she looks forward…
B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal
VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has dismissed an appeal by a “deeply religious” British…
PWHL continues quest to transform women’s pro hockey in Season 2
Less scrambling and more planning has gone into the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s second season…
Another Rose looks to blossom with Canadian women’s soccer team in camp in Spain
Jade Rose’s job for Canada is to prevent goals. Younger sister Nyah Rose is looking…
Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs
OTTAWA — Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the face of…
Ukrainian girls’ team finds hockey haven at Wickenheiser festival
CALGARY — A Ukrainian girls’ hockey team is in Canada for a few days of…
Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.’s north coast
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for British Columbia’s north coast,…
Roster changes loom after Whitecaps decline contract options on six players
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps appear poised for some significant roster moves after the team…
Caufield hopes for 4 Nations shot with U.S., says missing out wouldn’t impact drive
MONTREAL — Cole Caufield was 13 years old when he watched T.J. Oshie become “T.J.…
Aviation consortium celebrates first piloted hydrogen-powered flight
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based aviation consortium says it is celebrating the first ever piloted hydrogen-powered…
New AFC Toronto midfielder Cloey Uddenberg played her part in Canada soccer history
TORONTO — Midfielder Cloey Uddenberg, AFC Toronto’s latest recruit to the new Northern Super League,…