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Pedestrian dead after crash with bike on Vancouver Island
COURTENAY — Police on Vancouver Island say a pedestrian died following a crash involving a…
Senate curbs spending on language training, spousal travel
OTTAWA — The Senate is no longer allowing senators to be reimbursed for spouses receiving…
Vancouver Eras Tour crowd featured on title track of Taylor Swift’s new album
TORONTO — Taylor Swift fans who attended the final show of the pop singer’s Eras…
Edmonton Oilers still the class of the Pacific Division for everyone else to chase
Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers, for all the questions swirling around them,…
‘Big dream of mine’: NHL players on Olympic bubble know early-season success is key
Robert Thomas already knew his chances were pretty much finished. Nick Suzuki held out at…
Michelin awards two Vancouver restaurants with stars
VANCOUVER — Two Japanese restaurants in Vancouver have received Michelin stars. The culinary tastemaker has…
Montreal Roses FC, Halifax Tides FC play to 2-2 draw in Northern Super League
HALIFAX — Kang Chae-rim scored the tying goal in the 73rd minute as the Montreal…
Woman alleges former Canuck Willie Mitchell sexually assaulted her in 2022
VANCOUVER — A woman has filed a lawsuit against former NHL player Willie Mitchell and…
B.C. public service workers’ union expands pickets at another two dozen sites
BURNABY — Striking British Columbia public service workers have followed through on a pledge to…
Enbridge CEO urges tanker ban end, says no company will build ‘pipeline to nowhere’
CALGARY — The top executive of Canada’s biggest crude shipper says his company won’t consider…
Budget watchdog says home affordability is getting better — but not everywhere
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog is reporting significant progress in closing Canada’s housing affordability gap…
Canada’s RJ Barrett unfazed by trade rumours and evolving role with Toronto Raptors
RJ Barrett isn’t fazed by his ever-changing role on the Toronto Raptors or even the…
In the news today: Ottawa eyeing Quebec LNG project, Israeli envoy critical of Carney
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Former Vancouver police officer awarded $30,000 after years-long grievance process
A labour arbitrator has awarded a former Vancouver police officer $30,000 in her years-long grievance…
Vancouver Whitecaps beat Vancouver FC, win fourth straight Canadian Championship
VANCOUVER — Thomas Müller signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps because he wanted to chase championships.…
Hughes, Sasson lead Canucks to 8-1 thumping of Flames in pre-season action
CALGARY — Quinn Hughes had a goal and two assists, Max Sasson scored twice and…
Unions converge in Vancouver in push for B.C. public service contract
VANCOUVER — Hundreds of British Columbia public sector workers marched through downtown Vancouver Wednesday in…
World Cup lodging shortfall in Vancouver predicted, Airbnb bids to loosen regulations
VANCOUVER — A new report that forecasts a significant lodging shortage in Vancouver next summer…
Public warning issued for B.C. city after 11 suspected drug deaths in five weeks
CAMPBELL RIVER — Police in Campbell River, B.C., are issuing a public warning after at…
Nesbitt first Canadian golfer to level up for 2026 season – but maybe not the last
Fall is the last gasp before winter shuts golf down for recreational players, but it’s…
Man gets six years for shooting, arson at Punjabi singer’s home in B.C.
COLWOOD — A Winnipeg man convicted of arson and firing a weapon at the British…
Vancouver Whitecaps captain Gauld to return in Canadian Championship final
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld is set to return from a lengthy knee…
Canadian FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from ‘dangerous’ cities
LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump was reminded Wednesday that FIFA, not any government,…
New Hasbro studio in Montreal will produce Dungeons & Dragons video game
MONTRÉAL — Toy manufacturer Hasbro is opening a new video game studio in Montreal that…