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Thomas Müller jokes he’s missing Manuel Neuer as Vancouver adventure begins
MUNICH (AP) — Thomas Müller has a lot to adapt to with the Vancouver Whitecaps…
Wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., triggers evacuations, road closure
PORT ALBERNI — The rapidly growing wildfire on Vancouver Island near Port Alberni, B.C., has…
Evacuations ordered as wildfire roars near Newfoundland’s largest city
ST. JOHN’S — Residents near Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest city were ordered to flee a…
Surrey police test biometric scanning of detainees’ vital signs in jail cells
SURREY — The Surrey Police Service has begun using live biometric scanners in its jail…
As Summer McIntosh shines, Canada’s aging public pools face a wave of closures
Suggest: Finding the next Summer McIntosh and keeping Canadians safe in the water is getting…
Relief from sweltering conditions expected in parts of Canada after record-breaking ‘notable’ heat event
Sweltering heat is expected to break in the coming days for many Canadians after Monday’s…
Man thrown from vehicle in crash involving commuter train in Metro Vancouver
The West Coast Express commuter rail service in Metro Vancouver was disrupted when a train…
Records fall in several communities in southern B.C. as heat warnings persist
VANCOUVER — Nine daily temperature records fell in British Columbia communities Monday as a heat…
Federal Liberals looking to provide ‘certainty’ to investors in fall budget
OTTAWA — Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason…
In the news today: Potential strike notice looms for Air Canada
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. to appeal landmark Aboriginal title ruling over land in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — On Monday, members of the Cowichan Nation praised elders and those who have…
B.C. court squelches Vancouver bylaw that forced ride-hailing firms to pay fees
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has invalidated a bylaw passed by the City of…
Hundreds can go home as Vancouver Island fire ‘held,’ 37 properties still evacuated
Hundreds of residents who were forced out by a wildfire burning along Cameron Lake on…
Air Canada flight attendants picket at 4 major airports as bargaining continues
TORONTO — Air Canada flight attendants gathered for simultaneous demonstrations outside airports in some major…
Heat warnings covering parts of southern B.C. expand into Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Heat warnings across parts of southern British Columbia and Vancouver Island over the…
Vulnerable people lack access to cooling amid stifling heat across Canada: advocates
Another day of punishing heat and humidity across much of the country was shedding light…
Vancouver featherweight Radley Da Silva looks to impress UFC boss in Vegas showcase
When Battlefield Fight League (BFL) featherweight champion Radley (Snake Eyes) Da Silva knocked American Drake…
Organizers of 2026 FIFA World Cup start search for some 65,000 tournament volunteers
Organizers are looking for volunteers to help staff the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With 48…
In the news today: Air Canada flight attendants picketing at airports
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Study maps ‘megathrust’ quake zone off northern B.C., but risk may be far in future
Scientists have captured the first detailed images of the meeting of two tectonic plates off…
Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025
Sunday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague Toronto 5 L.A. Dodgers 4 San Diego 6 Boston 2 Philadelphia…
Darren Yapi’s two second-half goals lead Rapids to 2-1 victory over Minnesota United
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Darren Yapi scored twice in the second half to spark…
Smoke from Wesley Ridge fire on Vancouver Island could last for months
VICTORIA — BC Wildfire Service said an out-of-control wildfire burning on Vancouver Island near Cameron…
Toronto FC has a long way to go, but finally appears headed in the right direction
Since its last appearance in the MLS playoffs in 2020 under Greg Vanney, Toronto FC…