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Woman arrested after 34-year-old man stabbed to death in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they’re investigating a homicide after a man was stabbed…
Five arrested, released on ‘strict conditions’ after B.C. youth assault: RCMP
KELOWNA, B.C. — Police say they have now arrested and subsequently released all five primary…
One dead in float plane crash in remote area of B.C.’s central coast
PORT HARDY, B.C. — Police say one person is dead after a float plane crashed…
Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract worth US$1.25…
In the news today: Inquiry to hear from foreign ministry officials
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Homan, Einarson and McEwen advance to quarterfinals at Grand Slam of Curling event
CHARLOTTETOWN — Canada’s Rachel Homan and Kerri Einarson advanced to the women’s quarterfinals at the…
First Nations leaders say Saskatchewan court workers sent home for orange shirts
MEADOW LAKE, Sask. — First Nations leaders say the pride two Saskatchewan courthouse staff felt…
Vancouver police boost presence at protests, schools for Oct. 7 anniversary
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say more officers will be deployed at what they call…
Alberta threatens new legal action over Ottawa’s revised environmental assessment act
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is threatening another legal challenge against Ottawa’s environmental assessment…
Bains makes case to be full-time Canucks player in Vancouver’s 4-1 pre-season win
VANCOUVER — Forward Arshdeep Bains hopes his final audition was good enough to earn him…
B.C. Lions snuff out Calgary Stampeders playoff hopes with 32-15 win
VANCOUVER — The loss that extinguished the Calgary Stampeders playoff dreams Friday provided some déjà…
‘Time rolls on’: NHLers talk neck protection after AHL mandate
Jack Hughes still wants to have the choice. The New Jersey Devils star goes to…
B.C. wildland firefighter worried about smoke hazards. So he designed a solution
British Columbia wildland firefighter Angus Duguid loves his job, but he doesn’t love waking up…
Timeline: What has happened in Canada since Oct. 7, 2023
OTTAWA — The Oct. 7 attack by Hamas fighters on Israel last year, and the…
Rustad’s Nuremberg, Nazi comparisons to COVID-19 measures ‘regrettable,’ says Eby
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — British Columbia’s election campaign was dragged far off course Monday as…
Soccer icon Christine Sinclair joins ownership group of NSL club Vancouver Rise
VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair has always wanted to leave soccer in a better place for…
The latest: Canadians mark the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel
Ceremonies, events and protests are being held across Canada to mark the anniversary of a…
NHL season preview: McDavid, Oilers look to run it back after Cup disappointment
Connor McDavid was hunched over on the bench. The Edmonton Oilers superstar captain had given…
With police at school, Vancouver Jewish community marks Oct. 7 with sadness, unease
VANCOUVER — Allie Saks had just dropped off two children at the Talmud Torah School…
Man charged with setting fire to van filled with gasoline cans at Vancouver City Hall
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say a 78-year-old man has been charged after setting fire…
Cyber breach at B.C. First Nations Health Authority exposed TB tests, insurance data
VANCOUVER — The First Nations Health Authority in British Columbia says online hackers gained access…
Injured Demko, Joshua not on Vancouver Canucks’ opening-night roster
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks placed all-star goalie Thatcher Demko and bruising winger Dakota Joshua…
‘Shame on you’: High school football coach gets 20 years for sex assaults on students
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA — A former Winnipeg high school football coach who groomed and sexually…
In the news today: Canadian Chamber sends warning about Trump tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…