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Canada’s golden speedskating trio gears up for push to 2026 Olympic Games
CALGARY — Canada’s golden trio is gearing up for its last Olympic Games. Isabelle Weidemann,…
Olympic swimmer Maggie Mac Neil, writer Linwood Barclay bound for ‘Canada Reads’
Olympic gold medal swimmer Maggie Mac Neil and thriller writer Linwood Barclay are among the…
‘Sick monster’: Ex-priest pleads guilty to indecent assaults of children in Nunavut
IQALUIT — A Catholic priest’s sexual abuse of Inuit children decades ago in Igloolik, Nvt.,…
Joly off to Washington to talk tariffs with Rubio as Trump floats 5% target for NATO
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will press Canada’s case against damaging tariffs with…
Who’s in and who’s out of the Liberal leadership race
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a…
Trump’s call for OPEC to bring down cost of oil conflicts with his agenda: experts
WASHINGTON — Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for the OPEC+ alliance of oil…
Payments to shortchanged caregivers of kids with disabilities satisfy B.C. watchdog
VICTORIA — British Columbia ombudsperson Jay Chalke says he’s satisfied the provincial government has fixed…
Man charged with murder in B.C. shooting that left one dead, another injured
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder in a shooting…
Defensive lineman Haba looking forward to CFL free-agent experience
Celestin Haba is again in unchartered waters. In 2023, the six-foot-two, 250-pound defensive lineman joined…
Vancouver mayor plans freeze on new supportive housing in Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city’s troubled…
U.S. tariff threat adds urgency for B.C.’s energy independence: minister
VANCOUVER — The looming prospect of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province’s…
Victoria garbage truck driver delivers fire to fire department
VICTORIA — The driver of a garbage truck in Victoria is being hailed for his…
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign all-star defensive back Adarius Pickett
The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed defensive back Adarius Pickett to a one-year contract extension, the…
‘Used that as fuel’: Kadri says pre-season doubters spurring Flames’ playoff push
Nazem Kadri paid close attention as the exit continued to swing open. The Calgary Flames…
Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada’s attempts…
‘Sense of closure’: Lawyers suggest 6 years for ex-priest who abused Nunavut children
IQALUIT — A former Catholic priest took advantage of an already vulnerable community when he…
RCMP, Mounties union says Manitoba, Saskatchewan face severe staffing stresses
Saskatchewan’s top Mountie says a countrywide RCMP internal memo asking front-line officers to come and…
TSB investigators deployed after boat crash and sinking near Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it has deployed a team…
Canada captain Alphonso Davies sidelined by injury suffered playing for Bayern Munich
MUNICH — Canada captain Alphonso Davies has been sidelined after suffering a muscle strain in…
U.S. speedskating star Jordan Stolz continues dominance, wins 1,500 metres in Calgary
CALGARY — American speedskater star Jordan Stolz continued his World Cup dominance while Canada’s Isabelle…
Montreal’s unhoused try out for team Canada ahead of Homeless World Cup tournament
MONTREAL — Fabrice Mugabe passes the ball beyond the opposition defender to Jean-Philippe Duré, who…
Denny Morrison gives Olympic silver speedskating medal to teammate Gilmore Junio
CALGARY — Their story is part of Canada’s Olympic Games lore. Canadian speedskater Gilmore Junio…
WHL roundup: Leslie leads Giants to big 6-4 win over Rockets
KELOWNA, B.C. — Mazden Leslie scored two power-play goals, Colton Roberts had two assists, and…
Hughes scores twice, Canucks snap Capitals’ win streak with 2-1 decision
VANCOUVER — Quinn Hughes scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks beat the league-leading Washington Capitals…