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Evacuation order as Vancouver Island district declares flood emergency
A state of local emergency has been declared in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island,…
Canada denied Jeffrey Epstein permission to visit B.C. in 2018: documents
OTTAWA — The Canadian government denied convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein permission to enter the…
Arendz, Wilkie lead Canada’s powerhouse Para nordic ski team into Paralympic Games
CALGARY — Decorated skiers Mark Arendz and Natalie Wilkie lead Canada’s Para nordic ski team…
Avi Lewis leads field in NDP leadership fundraising, followed by MP McPherson
OTTAWA — NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis has received the lion’s share of campaign donations…
Whitecaps acquire midfielder/forward Aziel Jackson on loan from Polish club
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired attacking midfielder/forward Aziel Jackson on loan from Polish…
Despite striking out on ‘Dragons’ Den,’ Rugby Canada CEO sees upside to TV appearance
While Rugby Canada’s pitch for $250,000 for a “one-year premium” sponsorship didn’t succeed on “Dragons’…
Tolopilo shines in Canucks win but denied shutout due to concussion protocol
VANCOUVER — When is a shutout not a shutout? When both of a team’s goalies…
Maple Leafs enter matchup against the Canucks on losing streak
Toronto Maple Leafs (24-21-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (18-31-5, in the Pacific…
Wagon-dragging B.C. islanders face weeks without vehicle bridge, knocked askew by tug
DELTA — When Abby Collier heard that the only bridge connecting Westham Island to Delta…
Shane Wright scores twice as Kraken extend win streak to 3 games with 5-2 win over Maple Leafs
SEATTLE (AP) — Shane Wright scored twice and the Seattle Kraken extended their winning streak…
Patrick Kane becomes highest-scoring US-born player during Red Wings’ shootout loss to Capitals
DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in…
Patrick Kane becomes highest-scoring US-born player during Red Wings’ shootout loss to Capitals
DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in…
Tolopilo makes 32 saves in Canucks’ 2-0 win over Ducks, but doesn’t get credit for shutout
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Nikita Tolopilo made 32 saves, Drew O’Connor opened the scoring…
Shane Wright scores twice as Kraken extend win streak to 3 games with 5-2 win over Maple Leafs
SEATTLE (AP) — Shane Wright scored two goals and the Seattle Kraken extended their winning…
Canucks top Ducks 2-0 thanks to late goals from O’Connor, Blueger
VANCOUVER — Drew O’Connor scored the go-ahead goal 10:18 into the third period as the…
Penguins have 4-goal 2nd period to rout Blackhawks 6-2 for 5th straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Egor Chinakhov and Anthony Mantha scored on rushes in a 31-second span…
Heavy rain returns to B.C.’s south coast, including parts of Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Heavy rain has returned to British Columbia’s south coast, triggering streamflow advisories and…
Elks add receiver Mack, Lions bring back Butler, and Johnson returns to Regina
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed wide receiver Austin Mack on a two-year deal,…
Whitecaps loan defender Joedrick Pupe to Belgian club Sint-Truidense V.V.
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are lending defender Joedrick Pupe to Belgian club Sint-Truidense V.V.…
Pedestrian struck and killed by train in Langley, B.C.
LANGLEY — A train has struck and killed a pedestrian in Metro Vancouver, and police…
Sobeys parent company Empire shutters Voilà grocery delivery in Alberta
STELLARTON — Sobeys parent company Empire Co. Ltd. is closing its Voilà grocery delivery facilities…
Britta Curl-Salemme scores 2 goals, Frost beat Goldeneyes 4-1
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Britta Curl-Salemme had two goals, rookie Kendall Cooper scored her…
Britta Curl-Salemme scores 2 goals, Frost beat Goldeneyes 4-1
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Britta Curl-Salemme had two goals, rookie Kendall Cooper scored her…
B.C.-based Pattison says it didn’t know Virginia warehouse was to become ICE facility
ASHLAND, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES — A gigantic warehouse across the street from an outdoor equipment…