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B.C.’s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s public service union representing 34,000 members says it’s preparing for a…
B.C. Health officials set up mosquito traps in the Sea to Sky region for study
VANCOUVER — Mosquito traps have been set up across the Sea-to-Sky region in British Columbia…
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher
OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the…
Einarson, Gushue among six rinks added to 2026 Scotties and Brier fields
Three teams have been added to each of the 2026 Canadian men’s and women’s curling…
In the news today: PM meeting steelworkers, Ontario chiefs cry foul, Alberta next?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
But all my friends have one: Why some parents say no to kids’ demand for e-scooters
TORONTO — Nainesh Kotak says it doesn’t matter how many of his 11-year-old son’s friends…
Arsenal’s gaudy transfer fee for Canadian forward Olivia Smith buzzes at home
A Canadian player setting a new benchmark in the women’s soccer transfer market floats a…
‘Big relief’: Alerts lifted on multiple B.C. wildfires
British Columbia’s Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has rescinded multiple evacuation alerts as the threat from…
Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm’s avian flu case
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal reserved its decision in a case involving two…
Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder
CALGARY — A Calgary police officer has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder…
Grizzly still stirring controversy on Texada Island, B.C., even after being shot dead
In life, the grizzly bear that swam to Texada Island, B.C., in recent months had…
CFLPA president Elimimian backs CFL participation in Olympic flag football
CFLPA president Solomon Elimimian is among those supporting CFL players participating in the 2028 Los…
Medicine Hat Tigers win Western Hockey League championship
SPOKANE — Hunter St. Martin scored a goal and an assist as the Medicine Hat…
Canadian Una working toward a spot on B.C. Lions’ offensive line
KAMLOOPS — Anu Una has imagined what it would be like to be in the…
Oilers packing for Texas to face Stars on Wednesday in Western Conference final
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers now know their opponent and starting date for the NHL’s…
Jets eliminated by Stars as overtime loss in Game 6 caps emotional day
DALLAS — As the horn blared throughout American Airlines Center on Saturday night, an emotionally…
‘Beyond the crash’: TV series on paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player set to air
AIRDRIE — Ryan Straschnitzki’s life has been an open book since he was seriously injured…
Oettinger, Stars have 3rd chance they waited for by advancing to West final again in NHL playoffs
DALLAS (AP) — This is the third chance that goalie Jake Oettinger and the Dallas…
See how players qualified for the U.S. Open at Oakmont
Players who are exempt or have qualified for the U.S. Open golf championship on June…
Gretzky visited Stars’ locker room after they advanced to West rematch with Oilers
DALLAS (AP) — Wayne Gretzky was in the Dallas Stars locker room congratulating them after…
Edmonton-based ceremonial mounted army troop guarding London
OTTAWA — Just over a month after King Charles expressed his support for a “strong…
Oilers aim to outshine Stars in West final rematch beginning tonight in Texas
DALLAS — The Edmonton Oilers, a.k.a. Canada’s last team standing in the 2025 NHL playoffs,…
Pacific Four Series title up for grabs as Canada women wrap up tournament play
Canada takes on Australia in its Pacific Four Series rugby finale Friday at Suncorp Stadium…
Proline players backing Edmonton Oilers in conference final rematch with Dallas Stars
The Edmonton Oilers are now Canada’s lone team in the Stanley Cup playoffs. With both…