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Whitecaps, City of Vancouver sign agreement on pursuing new stadium
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are moving forward with plans to build a new stadium…
B.C. Housing Minister Boyle rejects calls for repeal of high-density housing laws
VICTORIA — A coalition of municipalities in British Columbia is calling on the province to…
Why is B.C. facing the prospect of a flood disaster again?
British Columbia’s Lower Mainland is facing flooding, severed highways and evacuations due to the double…
Latest phase of World Cup tickets go on sale with fans now able to apply for specific matches
Soccer fans were able to apply for tickets to watch specific matches at next year’s…
AFC Toronto’s Jade Kovacevic, the NSL’s first signing, announces her retirement
TORONTO — AFC Toronto forward Jade Kovacevic, the first player signing announced by the Northern…
In the news: Commons winter break coming, evacuations in rain-soaked southern B.C.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Flooding severs B.C.’s Lower Mainland from Interior, as cross-border flows rival 2021
VANCOUVER — Flooding and rock slides have cut off British Columbia’s Lower Mainland from the…
B.C. murder suspect had risk factors on confidential police intimate violence tool
VANCOUVER — A confidential document that is used by police to assess risk in intimate…
Eby promises business leaders to ‘go to the wall’ to protect private property
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby reassured business leaders at a BC Chamber of…
‘It’s a goal, it’s a dream’: Macklin Celebrini not focused on Olympic chatter
TORONTO — Macklin Celebrini walked into Canada’s locker room at the men’s world hockey championship…
‘We need B pluses’: Vancouver Canucks seek consistency to snap slump
VANCOUVER — Jake DeBrusk has been through slumps before. The Vancouver Canucks winger has weathered…
Canadians Leah John, Maude-Aimee Leblanc join Brooke Henderson on LPGA Tour in 2026
Leah John couldn’t stop calling friends and family members, screaming. The Vancouver native was working…
Rutgers safety Elad named Jon Cornish Trophy finalist for third straight year
VANCOUVER — Another year, another Jon Cornish Trophy nomination for Jett Elad. The Rutgers safety…
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target…
Former coach happy about Whitecaps’ success but says it took time getting there
Vanni Sartini watched the Vancouver Whitecaps from afar this season as his former team made…
Former Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini named coach, GM of CPL’s Halifax Wanderers
Former Vancouver Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini is back in football, this time on the East…
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target…
Canada’s Danielle Serdachny takes Olympic hockey hopes into her hometown
EDMONTON — Danielle Serdachny gets to wear the Maple Leaf in her hometown in hockey…
Battling Sabres refuse to lose, edge Oilers 4-3 in overtime
EDMONTON — At this point the Buffalo Sabres will take any road win, no matter…
Sabres’ Tuch scores in overtime to spoil Oilers spirited comeback
EDMONTON — Alex Tuch scored the winner just 33 seconds into overtime as the Buffalo…
Alex Tuch’s overtime goal lifts Sabres over Oilers, snapping losing streak
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Alex Tuch scored 33 seconds into overtime and the Buffalo Sabres…
Atmospheric river pours over several parts of British Columbia
VANCOUVER — An atmospheric river is washing over several parts of British Columbia, with the…
Vancouver FC drawn against Mexican giant Cruz Azul in CONCACAF Champions Cup
Vancouver FC has drawn seven-time champion Cruz Azul in the first round of the 2026…
B.C. announces new measures to combat intimate partner violence
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s attorney general has announced further provincial measures aimed at combating intimate…