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The Canadian Press
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Wildfires decline in B.C. with rain, cooler weather, but heat forecasted to return
Crews fighting an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island are building helipads to improve access to…
Judge reserves decision on whether to strike review of Alberta separation question
EDMONTON — A judge has reserved his decision on whether to review a proposed Alberta…
Cash and Glasspool save four match points en route to doubles title at NBO Toronto
TORONTO — Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool defeated Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski 6-3, 6-7…
Guatemalan man’s estate entitled to redress after court says death was linked to work
MONTREAL — Quebec’s Court of Appeal has ruled that the family of a Guatemalan farm…
Poilievre says of B.C. Premier Eby that ‘one man can’t block’ pipeline proposal
CALGARY — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canadians, including British Columbians, want a new oil…
Quebec minister disappointed after race considered in reduced sentence for Black man
MONTREAL — A Quebec minister responsible for fighting racism is criticizing a ruling by a…
Métis leaders strike note of optimism after meeting with Carney on major projects
OTTAWA — Métis leaders left a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday saying…
‘Exceptional circumstances’: Court hearing set for family of serial killer victim
WINNIPEG — The family of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of…
B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit
British Columbia is weighed down by rapidly growing debt despite a lower-than-forecasted deficit for 2024,…
New N.S. wildfire rules that ban activity in woods prompt confusion, frustration
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is getting a flood of feedback from people expressing…
Murderer who reportedly kissed prison manager allowed to return to minimum security
The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered a man convicted of first-degree murder to be moved…
Toronto FC adds to its attack, acquiring Djordje Mihailovic as a designated player
TORONTO — Toronto FC has acquired Djordje Mihailovic from the Colorado Rapids in a cash…
Conservatives hoping for first seat as two-way race emerges in Quebec byelection
MONTREAL — A polarizing figure who railed against pandemic restrictions and wants to break Quebec’s…
Canada Super 60 cricket league set to debut in October at B.C. Place Stadium
VANCOUVER — The Canada Super 60 cricket league will debut Oct. 8 to 13 at…
Carney says he’s focused on building up Canada as Trump’s global trade war escalates
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their…
Ontario First Nation asks for halt to Ring of Fire mining development
TORONTO — An Ontario First Nation that has worked toward road access to the mineral-rich…
Woman charged in connection with Robert Miller sex investigation acquitted
MONTREAL — A woman who was arrested last year in connection with the sex crime…
Israel losing Canadian hearts and minds as poll shows growing outrage over Gaza
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Israel is losing the battle for hearts and minds…
Bethel-Thompson under pressure as Alouettes host Elks in Fajardo’s return
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes acquired McLeod Bethel-Thompson from the Edmonton Elks in exchange for…
Time to move forward on national agency to fight forest fires, chiefs say
OTTAWA — The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says it’s time for Ottawa to stop…
B.C. restaurant owned by Bollywood star Kapil Sharma shot at a second time in a month
SURREY — Police say a restaurant in British Columbia linked to a prominent Indian comedian…
Toronto film festival’s TV lineup adds Jude Law, Ethan Hawke, Toni Collette shows
TORONTO — Big-screen heavyweights are all over the small-screen lineup at the Toronto International Film…
Drew Stuve looks to impress in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship main event
A goalie growing up, Alberta’s Drew (Wild Boy) Stuve avoided hockey fights. But he welcomes…
Climate change major driver of surging algae levels in Canada’s lakes: study
TORONTO — A study of dozens of Canadian lakes suggests global warming is the major…