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Professional association of B.C. bylaw workers releases cheeky top calls list
VANCOUVER — The professional association for B.C. bylaw workers says among its top 10 “interesting”…
WHL roundup: Wheat Kings edge Royals, Chiefs thump Rockets, Rebels’ skid stretches
VICTORIA — A last-minute goal from Jaxon Jacobson lifted the Brandon Wheat Kings to a…
In the news today: Carney announces bid, bird flu keeping backyard chickens cooped up
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Mark Carney launches leadership bid, comes out swinging against Pierre Poilievre
OTTAWA — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney officially kicked off his bid to…
CMHC says total housing starts in 2024 up 2% from 2023
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the total number of housing starts in…
Trudeau names ex-premiers, business and union reps to Canada-U.S. relations council
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has assembled a new Canada-U. S. relations council to…
Canada’s energy minister says many Republicans don’t know Trump’s plans for tariffs
WASHINGTON — Exactly what president-elect Donald Trump plans to do with his tariff threat remains…
David Eby calls Trump tariffs ‘economic war’ that would cost B.C. $69 billion
VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby said British Columbia families face a direct threat from U.S.…
Inquest told interactions with caretaker in B.C. woman’s death challenging at times
BURNABY, B.C. — A former co-ordinator at the homecare organization overseeing Florence Girard’s care says…
Indigenous leaders, barred from premiers meeting, want in on Canada-U.S. talks
OTTAWA — Three national Indigenous leaders say Indigenous Peoples should be at the centre of…
Ottawa provides $117M for drought resilience on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast
SECHELT, B.C. — The federal government is providing $117 million to help solve what it…
Three Port Alberni, B.C. men face charges of sex offences, trafficking of minors
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — Three men from Port Alberni, B.C., have been charged with sexual…
Veteran midfielder Ben Fisk retires, moves into Vancouver FC’s front office
VANCOUVER — Veteran Vancouver FC midfielder Ben Fisk has retired after a 14-year career that…
Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney
OTTAWA — Mark Carney is a known commodity in Liberal circles. Party organizers have tried…
George Pearson long-term care home gets new name over his anti-Japanese views
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Coastal Health authority says it has changed the name of a…
DeMelo scores late winner for Winnipeg Jets in 2-1 win over Seattle Kraken
WINNIPEG — Dylan DeMelo scored with 27 seconds left in regulation to give the Winnipeg…
Turcotte shines as L.A. Kings hand struggling Vancouver Canucks ugly 5-1 loss
VANCOUVER — Alex Turcotte scored twice and notched an assist as the Los Angeles Kings…
In the news today: All eyes on Freeland now that Carney is in
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘We will not hesitate’: Canada prepares to hit U.S. with billions in tariffs
WASHINGTON — Ottawa is ready to retaliate if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump slaps Canada with…
Chrystia Freeland, Mark Carney emerge as top contenders in Liberal leadership race
OTTAWA — Less than five weeks after she resigned her cabinet seat over a dispute…
Below-seasonal temperatures coming to B.C., but warmer than 2024 cold snap
VANCOUVER — Below-seasonal temperatures are expected in parts of British Columbia this weekend, a year…
Madeline Schizas seeks redemption at Canadian figure skating championships
LAVAL, Que. — Madeline Schizas wants her crown back. The two-time national women’s champion enters…
A meteorite strike was captured on video by a Canadian home’s doorbell camera
NEW YORK (AP) — A doorbell camera on a Canadian home captured rare video and…
Impact of Trump tariffs on Metro Vancouver real estate likely short-lived: report
VANCOUVER — A residential market sales forecast by Greater Vancouver Realtors says the impact of…