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Cavalry FC eliminated from CONCACAF Champions Cup after loss in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY — Canadian Premier League champion Cavalry FC has exited the CONCACAF Champions Cup…
Alberta premier suggests Mark Carney has issues with strong conservative women
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responded Monday to Liberal Leader Mark Carney using her as a…
UBC professors taking school to court over ‘political’ actions by administration
VANCOUVER — A group of professors and a graduate student are taking the University of…
B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province’s lowest-paid workers are getting a wage…
Recent B.C. earthquakes linked to fracking as regulator tightens oversight
The British Columbia Energy Regulator has toughened its oversight of what it calls “induced” seismic…
Cars new and old subject to theft in Alberta as methods become more sophisticated
CALGARY — Police in Alberta say auto thefts are becoming more sophisticated and owners should…
B.C. Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid to revive a class-action…
Urban deer a target as B.C. government, cities try to curb wasting disease
CRANBROOK, B.C. — The B.C. government along with the southeastern cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley…
Bennett, Marchand put rivalry aside for Canada ahead of U.S. matchup at 4 Nations
BROSSARD, Que. — Sam Bennett was getting ready for practice Friday morning. A good soldier…
Travel woes, player sickness doesn’t trip up teams to start Tournament of Hearts
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Two teams overcame travel hiccups and another the loss of a…
Three killed, one seriously injured in crash on Metro Vancouver bridge
SURREY, B.C. — Three people have died and a fourth is being treated for life-threatening…
Star defenceman Cale Makar misses Canada’s 4 Nations game against U.S. with illness
MONTREAL — Cale Makar missed Canada’s game against the United States at the 4 Nations…
Gilgeous-Alexander can inspire more Canadians at NBA All-Star Game
Twenty-five years ago Vince Carter dominated the NBA’s Slam Dunk competition, inspiring a new generation…
Canada’s Cynthia Appiah captures her first monobob medal of the season
LILLEHAMMER — Canada’s Cynthia Appiah captured her first monobob medal of the season, taking second…
Canada names experienced women’s squad for Vancouver stop on rugby sevens circuit
Canada has named an experienced lineup for the Vancouver stop of the HSBC SVNS circuit,…
Quebec’s St-Georges steals way to win, grubby brooms at Tournament of Hearts
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Laurie St-Georges’ eyes widened when informed that seven stolen ends in…
Fans again boo U.S. anthem before spirited rendition of ‘O Canada’ at 4 Nations
MONTREAL — Once the Bell Centre fans were done booing the American national anthem, they…
Chinese skier Fanghui wins in Calgary, finishes tied for Crystal Globe with Atkin
CALGARY — The race to win the women’s freestyle ski halfpipe Crystal Globe went down…
WHL roundup: Giants rally to knock off Royals 4-3 in shootout
LANGLEY, B.C. — Adam Titlbach scored the only goal of a three-round shootout to lift…
Itiqtitsijut: Hockey Night in Canada in Inuktitut to debut on APTN this spring
Hockey was a regular part of life for Robert Kabvitok growing up in Rankin Inlet,…
Galusha hands off Northwest Territories women’s curling torch to daughter at Hearts
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Kerry Galusha’s last Canadian women’s curling championship is about the next…
Homan, Einarson rising to the top early in Scotties Tournament of Hearts
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Rachel Homan’s curling team battled both the ice and Kayla Skrlik’s…
Suspect arrested after unprovoked stranger attacks in B.C.
SURREY, B.C. — Police is Surrey B.C., say they have arrested a suspect believed to…
AFC Toronto signs Canadian forward Mya Jones on loan from NWSL’s San Diego Wave
TORONTO — The chance to help build the new Northern Super League as well as…