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Five things to know about public service job action in British Columbia
VICTORIA — Job action affecting public service workers in British Columbia got underway this week,…
PHOTO ESSAY: In Uganda, a sprawling generation of children finds its fate entwined with elders
MAGOGO, Uganda (AP) — Some call them the continent’s greatest natural resource, the bevy of…
A look at the world leaders joining China’s military parade in a show of solidarity with Beijing
HONG KONG (AP) — The leaders of 26 countries and other foreign representatives joined Chinese…
Talks seek ways to restart negotiations with B.C. government workers: minister
As thousands of British Columbia government workers hit the picket lines Tuesday, the province’s finance…
Driver fined more than $1,000 after fleeing Vancouver Island police
COLWOOD — RCMP on Vancouver Island say a 43-year-old Victoria man has been hit with…
In the news today: Strike deadline passes for public service staff
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
BCGEU says some of its members will begin walking picket lines Tuesday
VICTORIA — The British Columbia General Employees’ Union says a portion of its members who…
Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Sunday’s Scoreboard CFL Saskatchewan 34 Winnipeg 30 — MLB Interleague Minnesota 7 San Diego 2…
B.C. billionaire wanting Bay leases doesn’t have cash to launch new chain: landlord
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay landlords were back in court Friday arguing a B.C. billionaire doesn’t…
New Victoria police chief to apply lessons from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
VICTORIA — Victoria’s new police chief Fiona Wilson says she faces “a very, very steep…
Judge throws out campaign finance lawsuit between Republican rivals in Georgia governor’s race
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit by one…
As sub competition heats up, TKMS and Germany making moves in Canada
OTTAWA — Representatives from the German government and submarine builder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems insist there’s…
Canada makes six changes to starting lineup to face Wales at Women’s Rugby World Cup
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made six changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s game…
Now healthy, De Grasse shares support on managing injuries to young long jumper
A decade at the professional level has come with its share of injuries, and stategies…
B.C. opening new schools, seats across the province this fall
The British Columbia government says new schools and hundreds of places for pupils are opening…
Ottawa provides nearly $22.7M to expand EV charging stations in B.C.
British Columbia’s electric vehicle charging network is set to grow, with Ottawa providing close to…
Tay and Trav just the latest athlete-celebrity couple to hear wedding bells. Here are some others
The impending marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is a rare — but not…
Melbourne man charged over synagogue arson linked to Iran
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A man charged with torching a Melbourne synagogue, in an antisemitic…
Australian police identify suspect in fatal shooting of officers as search enters second day
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australian police on Wednesday identified a suspect who shot and…
Canada narrows choice of new submarine suppliers to Germany, South Korea
BERLIN — Canada has narrowed down its shopping list for its next fleet of submarines…
A look at Uganda, the east African nation where the US is set to deport Abrego Garcia
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda is one of at least four African nations that have…
The US wants to deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda. Critics there say the murky deal ‘stinks’
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The highest-profile detainee that the United States seeks to deport, Kilmar…
Australian police hunt for gunman who killed 2 officers and shot another in a rural town
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two police officers were killed and another seriously wounded in…
Canada’s Mboko loses to Krejcikova in first round of U.S. Open, Diallo advances
NEW YORK — Victoria Mboko’s U.S. Open debut ended early with a 6-3, 6-2 loss…