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B.C. election down to absentee votes as mail-in tally fails to decide closest races
VICTORIA — The result of British Columbia’s election will come down to the count of…
A look at Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia New Democrats
HALIFAX — Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia NDP, will be leading her first…
B.C. NDP wins razor-thin majority after marathon vote count; two recounts pending
VICTORIA — The New Democrats and Premier David Eby were on track to win a…
Coast guard’s North Pacific patrol uncovers shark finning, dark vessels
VICTORIA — The Canadian Coast Guard ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier is back in its home…
With squash on Olympic program, Eltorgman plots quad hoping to compete at Games
TORONTO — For the first time in his budding squash career, Canada’s Salah Eltorgman can…
In the news today: Saskatchewan Party wins majority government
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Recounts rarely alter elections. There’s another reason they matter, says B.C. expert
Recounts may not change election results very often, but British Columbia political scientist David Black…
‘Comeback Kid’ of B.C. election says NDP must adapt and build bridges
VICTORIA — The New Democrat whose 27-vote, come-from-behind election victory is being credited with giving…
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez reaches quarterfinals at Hong Kong Open.
HONG KONG — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open,…
Judicial recount dates set for two B.C. ridings to wrap up provincial election
VICTORIA — Vote counting in the British Columbia provincial election will finally conclude next week…
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez advances to semifinal at Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez is moving on to the semifinal of the Hong…
Canada’s Fernandez falls to Shnaider of Russia in Hong Kong Open semifinal
HONG KONG — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez is out of the Hong Kong Open tennis tournament…
WHL roundup: Royals rally to beat Blades 5-4 in shootout
VICTORIA — Logan Pickford’s goal in the fourth round of the shootout lifted the Victoria…
The hallways look the same and where are the bathrooms, say B.C.’s newly elected MLAs
VICTORIA — A record number of first-time provincial politicians are about to descend on British…
‘Canada is watching’: New northern Alberta police service trying to lead by example
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — On the second floor of a building where most offices are…
WHL roundup: Keller scores in OT as Blazers tip Royals 4-3
VICTORIA — Jordan Keller scored 93 seconds into overtime to lift the visiting Kamloops Blazers…
B.C.’s new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18 after this week’s judicial recounts
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby’s new cabinet is set to be sworn in Nov. 18,…
Who ruined Hobo Hot Springs? Ministry investigates as mystery roils Harrison, B.C.
Stories passed down from elders tell how First Nations from afar would paddle their canoes…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in October. Statistics Canada also…
Leader of the free world has never been a role Trump has embraced. The world has gotten the message
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. presidents usually at least pay lip service to being leaders of…
Beyonce’s Canadian ‘Cowboy Carter’ collaborators on landing their dream Grammy nods
TORONTO — While they knew Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” album would probably land them in the…
Parts of B.C. parks closed after storms damage roads, trails, campsites
SOOKE, B.C. — Large sections of provincial parks in southern British Columbia remain closed after…
WHL roundup: Behm leads Blazers to 4-3 win over Blades
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Kamloops Blazers jumped out to a 4-0 lead and then had…
‘I get goosebumps’: Canadians across the country mark Remembrance Day
OTTAWA — An echoing peal of cannon fire signalled the start of a moment of…