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Immigration lawyers say rising number of CSIS security screenings causing delays
OTTAWA — The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says it’s dealing with a growing number of…
Road to CFL hasn’t been an easy one for Lions receiver Ayden Eberhardt
Resiliency has led Ayden Eberhardt to where he’s at. The 27-year-old American receiver is enjoying…
Amazon’s bid to overturn B.C. labour ruling on workers’ unionization rejected
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Labour Relations Board has rejected a bid by e-commerce giant Amazon…
Josh Allen’s NFL success not a surprise to former teammate Eberhardt
Ayden Eberhardt isn’t the least bit surprised that Josh Allen has developed into one of…
Veteran quarterbacks Collaros, Adams poised to return to their respective teams
The Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers should have their offensive leaders back when they…
Once a cage fighter, Keith (The Dean of Mean) Jardine transitions to movie director
Keith (The Dean of Mean) Jardine wore many hats before making his name as a…
Low-income renters press governments for ways to cool apartments in heat waves
HALIFAX — Sandra Walsh was struggling to breathe in her apartment when temperatures across Nova…
Wildfires tick up with lightning in forecast for B.C.’s southern Interior
The number of active wildfires in British Columbia ticked up Friday after holding below 350…
Three workers trapped in B.C.’s Red Chris mine have air, food, water, operator says
VANCOUVER — Three workers trapped underground in a refuge area at the Red Chris mine…
Police investigate ‘suspicious’ death of care home patient in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD — Police say they are investigating the “suspicious” death of a patient who had…
Teck copper mine extension project to move forward with up to $2.4B price tag
Teck Resources Ltd. says its board has given the green light to extending the life…
Nanaimo, B.C., councillor’s motion proposes asking for closure of safe injection site
A city councillor in Nanaimo, B.C., is expected to push the city to reach out…
In the news today: Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Motion in Nanaimo, B.C., to ask for closure of safe injection site deferred
City council in Nanaimo, B.C., has voted to defer a motion on asking the local…
In the news today: 10 candidates in Alberta byelection to debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Luck needed to buy Canada’s World Cup game tickets, but odds improve the more you pay
Canada Soccer’s revamped fan membership program relaunched Tuesday, opening the door to its ticket allotment…
Ash falls on Lytton, B.C., as ‘very scary’ fire triggers evacuation alerts
Authorities say ash has fallen on the community of Lytton, B.C., as crews battle what…
‘Don’t see it coming:’ minister pushes for preparedness after B.C. tsunami scare
British Columbia had the luxury of time as emergency officials watched a potential tsunami roll…
Nanaimo’s vote on motion to request injection site closure likely to be held in fall
The mayor of Nanaimo, B.C., says a deferred motion for the city to ask the…
Small tsunami forecast in B.C., beaches closed, after massive 8.8 quake off Russia
Most of British Columbia’s coast is under a tsunami advisory, triggered when one of the…
In the news today: Poilievre and the Alberta byelection debate, B.C. tsunami advisory
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Wildfire evacuations underway for about 400 properties near Peachland, B.C.
Police are helping firefighters from several local departments evacuate residents from about 400 properties in…
Fish dropped on power lines by bird caused B.C. blaze, firefighters say
Firefighters say a brush fire in the British Columbia Interior was caused when a bird…
Heat, lightning spark dozens of new fires in B.C., prompting evacuations and alerts
Dozens of new wildfires have been sparked in British Columbia, in a surge associated with…