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Gun-shaped lighters banned in Vancouver, violators will face $1,000 fine
VANCOUVER — City council in Vancouver has voted to immediately ban the sale of gun-shaped…
Here’s how Canada’s LNG exports could make your heating bill go up
Flames as high as a 30-storey building, ships nearly as long as the Eiffel Tower is tall, $40 billion dollars. Everything about LNG Canada is big — including its promises.
Senator says U.S. tariffs from Trump White House damaging for Washington state
Opponents from Washington state of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Canada are vowing…
Stampeders wide receiver Damien Alford on a touchdown tear in CFL rookie season
CALGARY — Damien Alford says before his nickname was “Moose”, it was “Bambi”. “My freshman…
Report raises questions about First Nations ownership in major projects
OTTAWA — A new think tank report is questioning how the federal and provincial governments’…
CPL’s Vancouver FC fires head coach Afshin Ghotbi, hires Martin Nash
VANCOUVER — Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC has fired its first-ever head coach, Afshin…
‘We have to improve or we’ll die’: B.C. ranchers seek water solutions in long drought
Rancher John Parkes wants more water storage in B.C.’s Interior, which is suffering the impacts…
A timeline of sexual assault allegations against former Hockey Canada junior players
A timeline of events that led to former Canada world junior hockey team players Michael…
Canada should follow U.K.’s move to lower voting age to 16, says senator
OTTAWA — Now that the British government has vowed to lower its voting age to…
Teen arrested in fatal downtown Vancouver stabbing of 15-year-old boy
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in the stabbing…
Many CFL teams enter the week with questions at quarterback position
The bye week comes at an opportune time for Dru Brown and the Ottawa Redblacks.…
Ticats defensive back Amos meets with CFL about hit on Ottawa quarterback Brown
TORONTO — Veteran defensive back DaShaun Amos had a hearing with the CFL on Tuesday…
B.C. inks trade deals with Manitoba, Yukon a day after agreement with Ontario
HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO — British Columbia has signed two more internal trade agreements with other Canadian…
Riders’ Trevor Harris, Ticats Destin Talbert both earn CFL honour roll awards
TORONTO — Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and defensive back Destin Talbert of the Hamilton…
Trump thinks Canadians ‘nasty’ for avoiding U.S. travel, banning booze: ambassador
The United States ambassador to Canada says Canadians avoiding U.S. travel and banning American alcohol…
B.C. court records show second charge against alleged hijacker Shaheer Cassim
RICHMOND — The man accused of hijacking a plane and triggering a security scare at…
Ontario, B.C., territories announce agreements to boost internal trade
HUNTSVILLE, ONT. — Ontario, British Columbia, Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories have announced agreements…
RCMP may need to review training involving Indigenous people, B.C. watchdog says
SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog says RCMP policy or training may need to change…
Surging Tiger-Cats dump struggling Redblacks 30-15 for fourth straight win
OTTAWA — Bo Levi Mitchell led the surging Hamilton Tiger-Cats to their second consecutive victory…
Former B.C. nurse files human rights complaints against college, employer
VANCOUVER — The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms says a former nurse who was sanctioned…
City of Hamilton to hold ‘Shai Rally Day’ for NBA’s Gilgeous-Alexander on Aug. 7
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton has big plans to honour hometown NBA superstar Shai…
Heat warning up for B.C.’s north coast, persisting until Tuesday
VICTORIA — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the inland regions of British…
Canada’s Vasek Pospisil to retire at National Bank Open in Toronto
TORONTO — Vasek Pospisil is planning to retire after the upcoming National Bank Open. The…
Expert group says the next six months are ‘crucial’ for major projects bill success
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government should prioritize Indigenous engagement and declare “low-risk, high-impact”…