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Trail closed in Nanaimo, B.C., for public safety after ‘aggressive’ cougar sightings
NANAIMO, B.C. — The Regional District of Nanaimo in British Columbia says it’s temporarily closing…
Lions sign star kicker Sean Whyte to one-year contract extension
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed veteran kicker Sean Whyte to a one-year contract…
Not a ‘snowball’s chance in hell’ of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clapped back Tuesday at Donald Trump’s escalating claims that…
B.C. wineries again allowed to sell direct-to-consumer in Alberta
VANCOUVER — British Columbia wineries can again sell their products directly to Alberta consumers this…
Alberta glider pilot had working parachute, limited experience deploying: report
An Alberta glider pilot who died after ejecting from his plane and hitting the ground…
Migrant worker group tells of complaints about Okanagan winery in foreign worker ban
A British Columbia organization that helps migrant workers says it’s been repeatedly contacted by employees…
Former Carey vice Burgess bets on herself, looks forward to fresh start with Einarson
With her curling future now uncertain beyond this season, Karlee Burgess still decided it was…
Police incident ends in New Westminster, B.C., after court and college evacuated
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police say an incident that triggered the evacuation of the court…
Big crowds on PWHL tour ‘a privilege’ for Montreal Victoire star Poulin
VANCOUVER — Marie-Philip Poulin still gets a little emotional as she stands at centre ice…
Special prosecutor appointed in case involving relative of B.C. provincial judge
VICTORIA — The BC Prosecution Service says it has appointed a special prosecutor in a…
Manitoba government adopts, fixes torn Canadian flag from football team
WINNIPEG — The large Canadian flag that was recently draped on the front of the…
WHL roundup: Heidt helps Cougars claw past improving Giants 4-2
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Riley Heidt had a goal and two assists and the Prince…
‘Universal Language,’ ’40 Acres’ among TIFF’s picks for best Canadian films of 2024
TORONTO — An absurdist dramedy about an alternate-universe Winnipeg and a dystopian thriller about a…
‘On the front line’: Quebec planes and B.C. helicopters battle L.A. wildfires
MONTREAL — Water-bombing pilots and crews from Quebec and a British Columbia company have been…
Mounties seize 171,000 packs of illicit cigarettes in Langford, B.C.
LANGFORD, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia say officers have seized more than $1.7 million…
‘Time for a refresh’: University of Alberta rebrands DEI policy to ACB
EDMONTON — The president of the University of Alberta says the decision to rebrand its…
Two bodies found after vehicle fire extinguished in B.C. regional park
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police say two bodies were found inside a vehicle that had allegedly…
Police say threat of explosive device cause of B.C. courthouse, college evacuation
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police have confirmed that the threat of an explosive device was…
B.C. orders masks for hospitals, care facilities as flu, respiratory illness increase
VICTORIA — Medical masks are again required in British Columbia health-care facilities as provincial authorities…
B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says a class-action lawsuit can go ahead…
Canadian para alpine skier Michaela Gosselin doubles up on World Cup gold
SANTA CATERINA, ITALY — Canadian para skier Michaela Gosselin won a pair of World Cup…
Canadian school boards among those affected by cyber incident involving third party
School boards in multiple provinces have been affected by a data breach involving software used…
Montreal Victoire edge Toronto Sceptres 4-2 in first PWHL game in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice as her Montreal Victoire downed the Toronto Sceptres 4-2…
‘It’s just special’: Vancouver PWHL game unique experience for players, coaches
VANCOUVER — Memories of the 2010 Olympics came rushing back for Marie-Philip Poulin as she…