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Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in October. Statistics Canada also…
Fire destroys Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s home. Nobody was hurt
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Fire destroyed Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s home early Thursday,…
Indigenous leaders say federal budget falls short on health care, education
OTTAWA — The federal budget fails to offer the investments in health and education their…
Environment Canada warns of storm surge as winds and high tides combine on B.C. coast
VANCOUVER — A series of frontal systems moving over from the Pacific will bring rainfall…
Canadian Jessica Camara looks to take one step closer to another title shot
After a loss and a draw in championship fights earlier in the year, Canadian lightweight…
Lions quarterback Rourke earns his first All-CFL team selection
TORONTO — Nathan Rourke has his first All-CFL team selection. The B.C Lions quarterback was…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Bailey says Ottawa must support B.C. forestry as it supports Ontario’s car industry
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s finance minister said she thinks the newly announced federal budget aligns…
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ detected in dead sea otters collected off B.C. coast
VANCOUVER — A new study says sea otters in British Columbia have been found to…
Ottawa earmarks billions of dollars for defence as global spending race ramps up
OTTAWA — The federal government unveiled plans Tuesday to shell out $73 billion for national…
Scores and sports schedule for Monday, Nov. 3, 2025
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Toronto 4 Pittsburgh 3 Vancouver 5 Nashville 4 (OT) St. Louis 3…
158 people died of toxic drug deaths in September, down 19 per cent from last year
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s coroner says 158 people died from illicit drug overdoses in September,…
Craig’s crew rock solid on opening day in mixed curling championship
ASSINIBOIA — Miles Craig of Victoria had a successful opening day at the Canadian Mixed…
WHL roundup: Americans tame Tigers 4-3 with Pavao’s overtime goal
MEDICINE HAT — Cruz Pavao’s power-play goal at 2:07 of overtime lifted the visiting Tri-City…
Canada’s Victoria Mboko wins Hong Kong Open for second WTA title of season
HONG KONG — Victoria Mboko defeated Spain’s Cristina Bucsa 7-5, 6-7 (9), 6-2 to win…
What to know about the British king’s remote private estate that will be Andrew’s new home
LONDON (AP) — A remote and private estate of King Charles III will soon become…
Mboko reaches Hong Kong Open final with three-set win over Fernandez
HONG KONG — Victoria Mboko downed fellow Canadian Leylah Fernandez in three sets to advance…
Andrew’s royal exit is the latest crisis for Britain’s monarchy
LONDON (AP) — Holding prestige but not power, Britain’s monarchy is finely tuned to public…
‘Disgusting’: Plan to slash B.C. pipelines’ taxable value could hit local revenues
VICTORIA — British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said she would look into a plan…
Canadians Fernandez, Mboko to meet in semifinals of Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG — Canadians Leylah Fernandez and Victoria Mboko are set to clash in the…
Josh Hazlewood’s three-wicket haul sets up Australia’s win over India in second T20
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Josh Hazlewood took three wickets for 13 runs to put India…
First Nation files lawsuit demanding Aboriginal title over lands in western Quebec
MONTREAL — An Algonquin First Nation has filed a title claim in Quebec Superior Court…
First Nation buying two more B.C. casinos, including Richmond’s River Rock
NANAIMO — The Snuneymuxw First Nation announced Thursday that it is buying two British Columbia…
Rugby World Cup final still generates a mix of emotions for Canada coach, captain
It’s been a little more than a month since the Women’s Rugby World Cup final,…