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Canadian kicker Lirim Hajrullahu enjoys stellar return to CFL with Toronto Argonauts
VANCOUVER — It’s a mouthful, but Lirim Hajrullahu’s name comes with a compelling story. The…
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of man convicted in Alberta hunters’ deaths
OTTAWA — Canada’s top court has declined to hear the appeal of one of two…
Indochino CEO Green named chair, becomes co-owner of Canadian Elite Basketball League
TORONTO — It was an easy decision for Drew Green to become involved with the…
Police cleared of fault in fatal 2023 crash in B.C.’s Interior
SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia’s independent police watchdog has cleared officers of wrongdoing in a…
Chair of Liberal Indigenous caucus says identity ‘complicated’ as members questioned
OTTAWA — The chair of the Liberal party’s Indigenous caucus says Indigenous identity is “complicated”…
$574 million in federal financing to help build Vancouver rental homes
VANCOUVER — The federal government is providing more than $574 million in financing to help…
Ottawa names experts to advise on creation of national pharmacare program
OTTAWA — The federal government has tapped a panel of five experts to craft the…
Competitive Kenny Lawler hungry for third Grey Cup with Blue Bombers
VANCOUVER — Competition has always fuelled Kenny Lawler. Now the American wide receiver’s insatiable drive…
Arbuckle to make first-ever Grey Cup start when Argos face Bombers on Sunday
VANCOUVER — Nick Arbuckle thought his football career was over. The journeyman quarterback was a…
B.C.’s chief vet tells clinics to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure risk
British Columbia’s chief veterinarian has told clinics that treat wild birds that they must establish…
Edmonton Elks linebacker Anderson named CFL’s top rookie
VANCOUVER — Edmonton Elks linebacker Nick Anderson was named the CFL’s top rookie Thursday night.…
Nurse scores OT winner for Oilers as McDavid reaches 1,000-point mark for career
EDMONTON — Darnell Nurse had two goals and an assist, Connor McDavid had a goal…
Canucks’ home woes continue with 5-2 loss to Islanders
VANCOUVER — Rookie Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored his first-career NHL goal, but the Vancouver Canucks’ home-ice…
Bombers running back Oliveira named CFL’s outstanding player
VANCOUVER — Running back Brady Oliveira of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is the CFLs outstanding…
Bombers’ Brady Oliveira named CFL’s outstanding player, top Canadian
VANCOUVER — Brady Oliveira stole the show at the CFL awards banquet. The Winnipeg Blue…
Manitobans energized over CFL’s Grey-Cup bound Blue Bombers, high-flying Jets
Oh, to be a Manitoba sports fan these days, with the Blue Bombers back yet…
Regina welcomes Laval, Laurier visits Bishop’s in U Sports football semifinals
The underdog role suits Regina Rams head coach Mark McConkey just fine. His team has…
Blondin makes two trips to the podium as Canada earns three medals at Four Continents
HACHINOHE — Ivanie Blondin helped Canada to a team sprint gold medal before picking up…
Whistler, Pemberton, Sea-to-Sky Highway in B.C.to see ‘significant snowfall’
VANCOUVER — Whistler, B.C., is expected to see its first “significant snowfall” of the season…
‘Wasn’t as clear as I could have been’: Boissonnault sorry for Indigenous claims
EDMONTON — Canada’s Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault apologized Friday, after shifting claims about his Indigenous…
Canadian men start climb back up rugby sevens ladder later this month at RAN Sevens
Canada looks to take the first step back up the rugby sevens ladder when it…
Blue Bombers defensive back Tyrell Ford focused as Winnipeg returns to Grey Cup
VANCOUVER — Jordan Younger knew right away that Tyrell Ford was a special talent. He…
Claims open in $12.5M class-action settlement over WestJet baggage fees
VANCOUVER — Some travellers who checked baggage on certain WestJet flights between 2014 and 2019…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to attend embassy Trump inauguration party
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to attend the Canadian Embassy’s inauguration party in…