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Philpot twins set for second CFL matchup as Alouettes host Stampeders
MONTREAL — Colleen Purcell is torn over who to cheer for — quite literally. The…
TSB to send investigators to site of plane accident in Lillooet, B.C.
RICHMOND — The Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a crash involving a small plane…
Meet Maple the Moose, Canada’s mascot for the FIFA 2026 World Cup
Move over Bullwinkle. Maple the Moose is here. FIFA announced Thursday that Maple, a red-clad…
PM’s adviser says India committed to co-operating with police investigations
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s national security adviser says India has “absolutely” committed to…
B.C. fugitive, gangland killer arrested in Qatar: police
SURREY — A gangland killer who escaped from a British Columbia jail in 2022 has…
Brian White’s late goal gives Whitecaps a draw with Portland
VANCOUVER — Forward Brian White says with everything going on, it’s a great time to…
Canucks’ Hoglander scores before exiting in 3-1 pre-season win over Flames
ABBOTSFORD — Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Hoglander scored the opener but later exited in a…
Brian White scores in 88th and Whitecaps extend unbeaten streak to 7 with 1-1 draw versus Timbers
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brian White scored in the 88th minute for his 15th…
Seattle Kraken defeat Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in NHL pre-season
EDMONTON — Luke Morrison and Ben Meyers had a goal and an assist each as…
India’s new top envoy in Canada starts term as signs emerge of a thaw in relations
OTTAWA — India’s new high commissioner to Canada officially started his job on Wednesday at…
Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin takes leave of absence after father’s death
EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin is taking a leave of absence after his…
Starter Alexander poised to return for Montreal Alouettes to face Calgary Stampeders
It appears the Montreal Alouettes have their starter back. Quarterback Davis Alexander, who has missed…
B.C. government scientists at Ministry of Resources expand strike action
VICTORIA — Scientists working at British Columbia’s Ministry of Water, Land and Resources are expanding…
No. 1 versus No. 2: A look at the Canada-England Rugby World Cup matchup
The two best women’s rugby teams in the world, No. 1 England and No, 2…
Nine NHL teams have a new coach. Here’s what to expect from the changes
When Mike Sullivan’s time in Pittsburgh came to an end after nearly a decade behind…
Sturko’s dismissal from B.C. Conservatives shrinks party’s appeal, analyst says
VICTORIA — A political expert said the expulsion from the B.C. Conservative caucus of Elenore…
Finance minister Bailey says current plans to cut the deficit “won’t bend the curve”
VICTORIA — B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says government’s plan to find $1.5 billion in…
High-risk sex offender Randall Hopley will live in Vancouver, police warn
VANCOUVER — A high-profile sex offender has been released from prison to live in Vancouver…
BMO Field midway though a $146-million facelift ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
TORONTO — The new video boards are up and running at each corner of BMO…
WNBA’s Tempo add Habs execs to ownership group, two regular-season games in Montreal
TORONTO — Even before Toronto was awarded an WNBA franchise, Geoff Molson wanted to get…
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Vasily Podkolzin to three-year contract extension
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year contract extension,…
Vancouver Whitecaps take shutout streak into matchup against the Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers (11-10-9, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (16-6-7, second in…
Ostrich farmers hope for ‘miracle’ as CFIA moves to cull flock over avian flu
A last stand to try to save 400 ostriches from an ordered cull is unfolding…
UBCM leaders call on B.C. to fill housing gaps that led to increased homelessness
VICTORIA — Municipal leaders in British Columbia are calling on the provincial government to fill…