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Former cabinet minister appeals to Elections BC to register New Liberal Party of BC
VANCOUVER — The suspension of BC United’s election campaign left centrist voters in British Columbia…
Calgary man sentenced to six years in prison for sharing terrorism videos on TikTok
CALGARY — A Calgary man who admitted to sharing Islamic State recruitment videos and propaganda…
B.C. forest watchdog says province should improve watershed management
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s forests watchdog says a complaint about “excessive” logging has led to…
Surrey, B.C., ER doctors call for ‘new leadership’ amid ‘toxic’ work environment
SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia politicians are celebrating connecting more people with family doctors, but…
Account tweaks for young Instagram users ‘minimum’ expected by B.C., David Eby says
SURREY, B.C. — Premier David Eby says new account control measures for young Instagram users…
Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference
CALGARY — Zoos and aquariums around the world need to undergo an evolution from just…
In the news today: Foreign interference inquiry resumes, Indigenous artist recognized
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada’s Hughes may be what International team has been missing at Presidents Cup
Mackenzie Hughes might just be what the International team needs as this year’s Presidents Cup.…
Ontario sports minister, ex-CFL player Lumsden to donate brain to concussion research
TORONTO — Neil Lumsden has signed his organ donor card for decades, so the decision…
Canadian Futures Showcase is a destination for amateur baseball prospects and scouts
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays’ Canadian Futures Showcase has become a destination for young…
Nurse-patient ratios at B.C. hospitals set to expand in fall, says health minister
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says minimum nurse-to-patient ratios meant to improve…
Conservatives deny link to protesters that harassed Singh after Liberals blame them
OTTAWA — Conservatives are denying any association with protesters who harassed Jagmeet Singh, among others,…
Canada’s physicians formally apologize for harm to Indigenous communities
In a haunting message from beyond the grave, Métis Elder Sonny James MacDonald recounted being…
Rogers Communications to buy out Bell’s share of MLSE for $4.7 billion
TORONTO — In buying out Bell’s ownership share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Rogers…
New federal legislation aims to transfer development and planning authority to Jasper
Federal legislation introduced Wednesday aims to give the fire-ravaged Rocky Mountain town of Jasper, Alta.,…
Vancouver Canucks will miss Demko, Joshua, others to start training camp
PENTICTON, B.C. — Rick Tocchet has already warned his Vancouver Canucks players — the looming…
Team Rachel Homan picking up where it left off after dominant curling season
As one of the top women’s rinks in the world over the last decade, expectations…
How to recoup costs when you travel to an event that gets cancelled
Ariella Kimmel and Mandi Johnson were grabbing a bite to eat in Vienna, when their…
Canadiens defenceman Guhle has appendix removed, will be re-evaluated in seven days
MONTREAL — Defenceman Kaiden Guhle has had his appendix removed according to the Montreal Canadiens.…
Quebec premier calls on Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau government next week
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault on Thursday urged the Bloc Québécois to help topple…
‘A star is born’: Actor Maisy Stella breaks through in ‘My Old Ass’
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — “Who’s that girl?” was a common refrain from Sundance Film…
Motorcycle rider dead in crash that closed Highway 1 in Langley, B.C., for hours
LANGLEY, B.C. — Police in Langley, B.C., say one person is dead in a crash…
Former Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson tells his story in ‘The Beautiful Dream”
Making 104 senior appearances for Canada over a 20-year span, Atiba Hutchinson embodied quiet professionalism…
B.C. and First Nations reach deal to sell 2,600 condos at 60% of market value
VANCOUVER — An agreement between First Nations and the British Columbia government will see thousands…