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What is the Bishnoi gang and why do some want it labelled a terrorist group?
OTTAWA — Politicians on both sides of the aisle have been calling on Ottawa to…
Forward Mason Flesch to captain Canada against Fiji in Pacific Nations Cup rugby
Forward Mason Flesch will lead Canada against No. 9 Fiji in Sunday’s Pacific Nations Cup…
Logging firm wins injunction to halt Walbran Valley blockade on Vancouver Island
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has granted an injunction to a forestry company to…
B.C. port expansion seeks fast-track by Canada’s new major projects office
The company seeking to expand Metro Vancouver’s Deltaport terminal has applied for fast-track approval by…
Internal government documents reveal grim housing climate in Canada
OTTAWA — As Ottawa gears up to launch a new agency to build homes faster,…
From time travel to family ties: Five hidden gems at TIFF
TORONTO — Beyond the glitz of Hollywood red carpet premieres, the Toronto International Film Festival…
Rested Vancouver Whitecaps prepared for tough test against MLS-leading Union
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Whitecaps fans understand why Jesper Sorensen considers himself lucky. After all, the…
New addition Latifah Abdu making an impact with Vancouver Rise
VANCOUVER — Latifah Abdu wasted no time making her presence felt with the Vancouver Rise.…
In the news today: Canada Post union to give update on negotiations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Tutu the humpback whale is freed from 150 metres of fishing gear off Vancouver Island
A juvenile humpback whale nicknamed Tutu is swimming freely again after a multi-day mission to…
Philadelphia Union take shutout streak into matchup against the Vancouver Whitecaps
Philadelphia Union (17-6-6, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (14-6-7, fourth in…
Judge upholds publication ban on B.C. festival attack mental fitness evidence
VANCOUVER — A judge has upheld a ban that prevents media from publishing evidence heard…
Rosters set for inaugural Canada Super60 cricket tournament in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik, South Africa’s Quinton de Kock and England’s Alex Hales are…
Teck merger a ‘vote of confidence,’ says Eby, pitching B.C. as Canada’s ‘engine’
The proposed merger between Teck Resources Ltd. and Anglo American PLC to create a $70-billion…
Homicide investigators probe fatal shooting and vehicle fire in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY — Homicide investigators say they suspect the deadly shooting of a man in Burnaby…
B.C. First Nations and logging firm want Walbran Valley old-growth blockade to end
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court is set to rule on an injunction to halt…
Both Conservatives and Liberals intend to introduce bail reform legislation this fall
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament will have the chance this fall to debate two different…
Ex-judge to review ‘insufficient’ sexual misconduct penalty for Vancouver officer
A retired judge has been tasked with reviewing a police disciplinary decision that British Columbia’s…
World Cup ticket pre-sale draw sees more than 1.5 million applicants in 24 hours
FIFA says it received more than 1.5 million applications from 210 countries in the first…
Teck-Anglo focus on critical minerals to bode well for regulatory review: experts
TORONTO — The proposed merger between Teck Resources Ltd. and Anglo American PLC to create…
Back from injury, Canada forward Sophie de Goede making her mark at Rugby World Cup
After being sidelined 13 months with a knee injury, Canada’s Sophie de Goede is making…
Oct. 7 doc ‘The Road Between’ us to get theatrical release next month
TORONTO — A documentary about a retired Israeli general’s Oct. 7 rescue mission will hit…
B.C. ombudsperson: Open meetings in municipal governments ‘not optional’
British Columbia’s ombudsperson has released a draft of his updated guide to open meetings at…
Orange Crush: 20 years after Trials win, Gushue goes for same look in Halifax return
Of the many memories that remain from Brad Gushue’s surprise win at the 2005 Olympic…