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Martone, Schaefer ready for Canada’s world junior stage as NHL draft looms large
Porter Martone and Matthew Schaefer have won together. They’ve also battled on opposite sides. The…
Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian defensive lineman Lwal Uguak to one-year extension
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian defensive lineman Lwal Uguak to a one-year extension…
Winter storm brings heavy rain then snowfall warnings to B.C.
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says a moisture-laden Pacific front weather system that pelted coastal regions…
Hockey Canada says officials whistling more penalties for on-ice discrimination
CALGARY — Hockey officials are whistling more penalties for discriminatory taunts, insults and intimidation on…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch to hold coaching seminars across Canada in January
Canada coach Jesse Marsch is hitting the road next month for a series of coaching…
Metro Vancouver says population growth is accelerating and will hit 4 million by 2045
VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver’s projected population growth is accelerating, with an average of 50,000 new…
What is a trade deficit — and does it matter to the economy?
In a post on Truth Social early Wednesday, Donald Trump claimed his country is financially…
Campaign urges skilled labour to ‘Stay with B.C.’ to counter efforts from Alberta
VANCOUVER — The Business Council of British Columbia has launched an awareness campaign to counter…
Attempted murder charges for woman who tried to drive car with kids into B.C. river
DELTA, B.C. — Police in Delta, B.C., say a woman has been charged with attempted…
B.C. police officer charged with sexual assault dies by suicide, reports say
SHAWNIGAN LAKE, B.C. — Several British Columbia media reports say one of two Central Saanich…
No guarantees as Calgary tries to salvage some cherished Olympic Plaza bricks
CALGARY — Valerie Salkeld remembers her then-boyfriend picking her up after work one cold day…
In the news today: Canada Post to start taking commercial mail again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Special with the puck’: Canadian phenom McKenna ready for liftoff at world juniors
Willie Desjardins has always cut an intense figure behind the bench. Every so often when…
NSL’s Montreal Roses sign Canadian forward Tanya Boychuk
MONTREAL — The Montreal Roses announced the signing of Canadian forward Tanya Boychuk on Thursday.…
Yager named captain, Molendyk and Ritchie alternates for Canada’s world junior team
OTTAWA — Centre Brayden Yager has been named captain of Canada’s team for the upcoming…
Lions sign star defensive lineman Mathieu Betts to two-year extension
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed star defensive lineman Mathieu Betts to a two-year…
Latest B.C. storm brings 140 km/h gusts to Vancouver Island amid wind, snow warnings
VANCOUVER — Winds approaching 140 km/h have been hitting Vancouver Island weather stations after Environment…
Dozens get sick with ‘norovirus-like’ illness after eating raw B.C. oysters
VANCOUVER — Health officials in British Columbia say at least 64 people have become sick…
New Brunswick Liberal government reverses changes to school gender identity policy
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has followed through on a campaign pledge to…
‘Race did not play a part’: Watchdog clears officers in arrest of Alberta chief
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Alberta’s police watchdog says there’s no evidence an offence was committed…
Alberta’s Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has heard back from Canada’s chief…
Landslide on tracks stops Amtrak passenger runs between Seattle and Vancouver
WHITE ROCK, B.C. — A landslide that blocked railway tracks has stopped Amtrak passenger service…
Family says man received MAID on psychiatric day pass, files wrongful-death lawsuit
VANCOUVER — The family of a 52-year-old man who received medical assistance in dying while…
Slow fashion houses embrace made-to-order to reduce waste
TORONTO — On occasion, fashion designer and clothier Katelyn Woodburn is accused of running a…