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No ‘Taylgate’ party for Vancouver, with BC Place to be fenced off for Swift shows
VANCOUVER — Ticketless Taylor Swift fans hoping for a “Taylgate” party in Vancouver are out…
Future of Sport in Canada commissioner invites more voices to consultations
CALGARY — The woman at the helm of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission…
Canadian women expect physical challenge from Iceland in soccer friendly in Spain
Interim coach Cindy Tye is expecting a stiff challenge Friday when the sixth-ranked Canadians take…
LGBTQ+ Africans look to Canada for help as anti-gay laws expand
MOMBASA — Astraeus O’Levin is tired of strangers telling her they want to kill her.…
In the news today: Liberals, NDP pass GST bill in House of Commons
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
How changing catch-and-release fishing practices can boost salmon survival
VANCOUVER — A study has found catch-and-release sportfishing practices that leave salmon with injuries, particularly…
Winter storm watch issued as snow, heavy rain expected for B.C. coast
VANCOUVER — A winter storm is moving over British Columbia’s coast, bringing strong winds, heavy…
Truck traffic restored after Pro-Palestinian protesters block B.C. container port
DELTA, B.C. — Police in British Columbia say truck traffic to a major Metro Vancouver…
Poulin hungry for championship glory as Montreal Victoire enter second PWHL season
MONTREAL — Marie-Philip Poulin’s trophy chest is brimming with awards and medals, but there’s one…
WHL Roundup: Blazers shutout Pats, Silvertips thump Giants
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Dylan Ernst stopped all 31 shots he faced as the Kamloops Blazers…
Canadian women lose twice but advance to quarterfinals at Emirates Dubai Sevens
DUBAI — Canada’s women defeated Brazil but lost to Japan and New Zealand on Day…
Toronto Sceptres open PWHL season with 3-1 comeback win over Boston Fleet
TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres produced their version of Miller Time in the Professional Women’s…
Potential unmarked graves identified at former residential school in central B.C.
The site of a former British Columbia residential school that had its own cemetery since…
Australia women win Dubai 7s title for fifth straight time, Canada finishes eighth
DUBAI — A Canadian comeback fell just short Sunday in a 24-22 loss to Japan…
Man injured in police shooting during Vancouver carjacking arrest
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Police say a carjacking suspect is in hospital receiving treatment for a…
Alexander, Crawford lead deep Canadian men’s downhill ski team into season
CALGARY — The Canadian men’s downhill ski team opens an important racing season intent on…
Vancouver transit braces for Swift impact as parking cost spikes to $150
VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver’s transit operator is rolling out expanded and extended services to cope…
B.C. Securities Commission imposes $18 M in sanctions over crypto case
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Securities Commission has imposed more than $18 million in sanctions…
Canadian women set for South Korea friendly, the final test of a tumultuous 2024
Interim Canada coach Cindy Tye expects South Korea to provide a different look than Iceland…
Canada rugby sevens women will have to get past powerful Australia in Cape Town
Canada’s women have been drawn in Pool A with Australia and Brazil at this weekend’s…
Lavigne extends Greatest Hits tour, will headline All Your Friends Festival in 2025
Avril Lavigne is extending her Greatest Hits tour with 19 dates across the United States…
Lighting designer Sonoyo Nishikawa wins Siminovitch Prize
TORONTO — Lighting designer Sonoyo Nishikawa has won Canada’s largest theatre prize. The Siminovitch Prize…
B.C. police discipline ruling voided because officer overseeing investigation retired
VANCOUVER — A disciplinary decision against a former Vancouver police sergeant, who was found to…
In the news today: Canada mulling patrol changes at U.S. Border
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…