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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…
Florian Wirtz wins Germany’s player of the year award
BERLIN (AP) — Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz has been voted Germany’s player of the year for…
Judd scores in second-half stoppage time to lift Earthquakes over Whitecaps 2-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Preston Judd scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage…
Preston Judd scores in second-half stoppage time to lift Earthquakes over Whitecaps 2-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Preston Judd scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage…
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025
Saturday’s Scoreboard CFL Ottawa 46 Toronto 42 Calgary 28 Winnipeg 27 — NFL Pre-season New…
Jack McGlynn scores twice late in second half to rally Dynamo to 2-2 draw with Austin
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jack McGlynn scored two goals late in the second half to…
Lozano, Dreyer help carry San Diego past Sporting KC for 7th win in last 10 MLS contests
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Hirving Lozano scored a goal and Anders Dreyer found the…
Deandre Kerr scores in injury time as Toronto FC plays Philadelphia Union to 1-1 draw
CHESTER — Toronto FC showed off some new faces and a ton of resolve Saturday,…
NSL roundup: Small, Hunter lift AFC Toronto to 2-1 win over Montreal Roses
MONTREAL — Nikayla Small and Kaylee Hunter scored one goal apiece in the first half…
Officials say out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island will cause more smoke
VICTORIA — An out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown “minimally” in size, but is…
Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers
When it comes to cinematography, a giant Pacific octopus that borrowed a camera from two…
B.C. First Nation wins rights, title along Fraser River’s south arm in Lower Mainland
VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island First Nation has won back fishing rights and title for…
Resident still nervous despite returning after evacuation from home for B.C. wildfire
A Vancouver Island artist who was evacuated from her home studio near an out-of-control wildfire…