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Now healthy, De Grasse shares support on managing injuries to young long jumper
A decade at the professional level has come with its share of injuries, and stategies…
In the news today: Ottawa silent on U.S. sanctions, new Canadian training for Ukraine
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez advances to U.S. Open third round, will play Sabalenka
NEW YORK — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez rallied from one set down to defeat France’s Elsa…
McDavid, Crosby lead Canada’s prep for 2026 Olympic men’s hockey tournament
CALGARY — Connor McDavid felt what it meant to be an Olympian as he looked…
Canadian women’s hockey team hopes change in Olympic prep yields same golden result
CALGARY — Canada’s preparation that has yielded a lot of Olympic gold medals in women’s…
U.S. billionaire tells why he’s helping fund court fight to stop B.C. ostrich cull
A New York billionaire who is an avid supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump says…
Okanagan apples returning to market amid adversity
A year after the BC Tree Fruit Cooperative closed down, orchardists in the Okanagan are…
Man arrested for suspected arson in fire near Penticton homes
One man was arrested after a fire in an urban green belt was sparked in…
Minor injuries after head-on collision on Trans-Canada highway
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People in both vehicles escaped with minor injuries after a semi-truck collided with an SUV…
Motorhome crash triggers Okanagan wildfire and evacuations, blaze now held
A motorhome collided with a tree and burst into flames along Highway 97 in British…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia requests asylum in the US, hoping to prevent his deportation to Uganda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose case has come to encapsulate much of President…
Manitoba premier cleared after accepting flights to Grey Cup games: investigation
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s ethics commissioner has cleared Premier Wab Kinew of any wrongdoing after he…
BC Lottery Corp. says it was ‘ambushed’ by Fintrac in money laundering investigation
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Lottery Corp. is taking the federal government to court, claiming…
‘Quite the show’: Video shows orcas getting up close with B.C. boaters
A British Columbia resident says he got the show of a lifetime when a pod…
B.C. opening new schools, seats across the province this fall
The British Columbia government says new schools and hundreds of places for pupils are opening…
Canada’s Brooke Henderson decides to play instead of rest after CPKC Women’s Open win
It would have made all the sense in the world for Brooke Henderson to take…
Collision involving motorhome caused last night’s fire in Peachland
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Last night’s roadside wildfire in Peachland was sparked by a highway motorhome crash. Police say…
Body recovered after swimmer drowns in Kamloops lake
A swimmer drowned in Kamloops Lake last weekend as they tried to reach the dock…
Kamloops volunteer crew rescues stranded paddleboarders
Two stranded paddleboarders were safely pulled to shore by Kamloops rescue crews Wednesday afternoon. Police…
Five things to know about B.C. ostrich farm fighting against avian flu cull
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Aug. 21 that…
Forward Folarin Balogun is added to the US roster for friendlies against South Korea and Japan
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Folarin Balogun was added Wednesday to the U.S. roster for friendlies…
‘You’re planting your brand flag’: The power of brand building in the women’s sports boom
On a cold day in the beginning of 2024, Alastair Merry and Mary Lou Bunn…
Edmonton Elks, Calgary Stampeders both head into Labour Day on win streaks
Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks will have an opportunity Monday to do what no…
Ottawa provides nearly $22.7M to expand EV charging stations in B.C.
British Columbia’s electric vehicle charging network is set to grow, with Ottawa providing close to…