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Law firm warns $47.8B First Nations child welfare reforms could be lost with election
OTTAWA — A legal review commissioned by the Assembly of First Nations is warning a…
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley quitting legislature seat as of Dec. 30
EDMONTON — Former Alberta premier and NDP leader Rachel Notley is quitting her seat in…
Canada not a significant source of fentanyl flowing into U.S., CBSA says
OTTAWA — As Canada looks to beef up its border security after president-elect Donald Trump…
New conservation area announced for Rocky Mountain Trench in B.C.
INVERMERE, B.C. — Another piece of the puzzle for conservation efforts along the Rocky Mountain…
McIntosh sets another record, Kharun also wins gold at short-course championships
BUDAPEST — Canadian swimming star Summer McIntosh smashed another short-course world record with a dominant…
More than 40 vehicles vandalized in Nanaimo, B.C., in one night
NANAIMO, B.C. — Mounties in Nanaimo are looking for witnesses or camera footage that may…
Some epilepsy patients worry their seizures will return amid medication shortage
TORONTO — The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance says an ongoing shortage of an epilepsy medication is…
New $1.4M fund aims to bring more veterinarians to rural B.C.
VICTORIA — A new program is offering up to $25,000 to help clinics attract more…
Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford’s threat to cut electricity
OTTAWA — Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is brushing off Ontario’s threat to restrict electricity…
B.C. aims to hang onto ‘Hollywood north’ title by boosting film and TV tax incentives
The British Columbia government is increasing tax incentives for both local and international film and…
Former NHL star Thornton back as co-GM of Canada’s Spengler Cup squad
CALGARY — Former NHL star Joe Thornton and Calgary Flames front office executive Brad Pascall…
Flames prospect Zayne Parekh looking to keep Canadian world junior dream alive
OTTAWA — Zayne Parekh lived a strange week earlier this month. The Calgary Flames prospect…
Toronto FC and CF Montreal collide in first round of 2025 Canadian Championship
Toronto FC and CF Montreal, who have combined to win 13 of the 17 previous…
Kucherov’s six points, Guentzel hat trick leads Lightning to 8-3 romp over Flames
CALGARY — Nikita Kucherov contributed a goal and five assists to the Tampa Bay Lightning’s…
Lankinen posts 27-save shutout, Vancouver Canucks blank Florida Panthers 4-0
VANCOUVER — Kevin Lankinen stopped all 27 shots he faced on Thursday, backstopping the Vancouver…
Calgary Flames seek to get back on track at the Saddledome after blowout loss
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames need to reignite at the Saddledome to stay in the…
Conservationists eager to see plan to save rare eastern wolf found in Quebec, Ontario
MONTREAL — Gisèle Benoit still gets goosebumps when she remembers the first time she saw…
Canadian women finish tumultuous year unchanged at No. 6 in the FIFA rankings
The Canadian women will finish 2024 unchanged at No. 6 in the FIFA rankings, looking…
Court approves The Body Shop Canada sale, about 100 to lose jobs as some stores close
TORONTO — An Ontario court has given The Body Shop Canada the approval it needs…
Nine-vehicle crash in Surrey, B.C., shuts Highway 99, disrupting commuter traffic
SURREY, B.C. — Police in Surrey, B.C., say a section of Highway 99 remains closed…
Gerard Gallant named Team Canada coach for Spengler Cup
CALGARY — Hockey Canada has named Gerard Gallant head coach of Canada’s team for the…
Canada’s Sherret captures gold at ski cross World Cup, Thompson and Drury win bronze
VAL THORENS — Canada’s India Sherret raced to her second World Cup gold medal in…
Masse becomes most decorated Canadian with bronze at short-course championships
BUDAPEST — Kylie Masse became Canada’s most decorated swimmer at the world championships after winning…
Woman who preyed on Chinese students fined $3.3 million by BC Securities Commission
VANCOUVER — A woman who used “high-pressure tactics and predatory conduct” on Chinese students has…