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More cases of parasite causing deadly whirling disease in fish found in B.C. waters
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has detected more cases of a parasite…
Environment Canada issues more than a dozen weather warnings in B.C.
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says freezing rain and flurries are set to hit parts of…
Prince George Taylor Swift fans rent car after flight to Vancouver cancelled
VANCOUVER — Devout Taylor Swift fan Carol Hansson was in Prince George, B.C., on Thursday…
Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta’s new gender-affirming treatment law
EDMONTON — A pair of LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they’ve followed through with their plan…
Taylor Swift ends her ‘beloved Eras Tour’ in Vancouver, after glittering global run
VANCOUVER — Is it over now? For Vancouver and Taylor Swift fans around the world…
‘Go beyond the board’: Chess helping Alberta youth keep troubles in check
EDMONTON — Every Friday in a southern Alberta classroom, youth are learning how to keep…
Canada captain Alphonso Davies sidelined by hamstring strain playing for Bayern
MUNICH — Canada captain Alphonso Davies strained his hamstring in Bayern Munich’s 4-2 win over…
Lightning ride electric power play to 4-2 victory over Canucks
VANCOUVER — Brayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning…
WHL roundup: Cristall lifts Rockets to 4-1 road win over Royals
VICTORIA — Andrew Cristall scored goals 64 seconds apart in the third period and lifted…
Swift’s daily impact on Vancouver may have exceeded 2010 Games, says industry figure
VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift’s three-night run at BC Place, closing out the pop star’s global…
Saskatchewan hockey player recovering after neck gashed by skate during game
ESTERHAZY, Sask. — Hockey player Jonathan Jenson says he was sitting on the bench when…
State memorial for former B.C. premier Horgan open to the public, requires tickets
VICTORIA — Anyone wishing to attend the upcoming provincial state memorial service for former premier…
Ontario First Nations mull next steps on child welfare amid various legal opinions
OTTAWA — First Nations leaders are split over next steps after a landmark $47.8-billion child…
Métis National Council elects new president after months of internal turmoil
OTTAWA — The Métis National Council says it has elected a new president after months…
B.C. selects nine wind power projects to boost energy supply by eight per cent a year
VANCOUVER — British Columbia has given the green light to nine wind energy projects to…
LGBTQ+ groups pushing for speedy court process, halt to Alberta transgender bill
EDMONTON — LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they’re working as quickly as possible to ask a…
McIntosh sets world record in 400 freestyle at short-course swimming championships
BUDAPEST — Summer McIntosh’s sensational swimming season is ending with a bang. The 18-year-old from…
Rustad says he expects defiance in B.C. Conservative ranks amid row over core values
VICTORIA — John Rustad says he expects a spirit of defiance and for free speech…
Summer wildfire that hit Jasper, Alta., tops Environment Canada 2024 weather list
A wildfire that left a third of the popular Rocky Mountain tourist town of Jasper,…
A look at Environment Canada’s top 10 weather events for 2024
Environment Canada has released its annual list of top 10 weather events. Here’s the list…
National rent prices decline year-over-year to 15-month low: report
TORONTO — A new report says average asking rents fell nationally on a year-over-year basis…
Chloe Primerano among Canadians named to women’s under-18 hockey team
CALGARY — Chloe Primerano will lead Canada into the women’s world under-18 hockey championship. The…
Eight-year-old killed after crash with snowplow near Castlegar, B.C.
CASTLEGAR, B.C. — Police in British Columbia’s southern Interior say a crash between an SUV…
Passenger from B.C. had 10 kg of Christmas-wrapped meth: New Zealand border agency
VANCOUVER — New Zealand’s border agency says a woman is in custody after arriving on…