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Kamloops sex offender planned to start new life with abducted teens
Janos Juckiewicz was arrested on Vancouver Island after abducting two teens whom he sexually assaulted over weeks.
Three seeded Canadians placed in separate quadrants at men’s National Bank Open draw
TORONTO — Felix Auger-Aliassime is of two minds about the raft of withdrawals from the…
Is BC doing enough to protect workers from AI?
Ten months after being urged to change the labour code to address artificial intelligence, the B.C. government is still considering its response.
You’re probably not wearing enough sunscreen: BC Cancer
Despite campaigns encouraging people to slip into the shade, slap on a hat and slop on some sunscreen, skin cancer rates have been climbing for the past three decades.
Human remains found after Coldstream house fire
“Given the conditions at the scene, confirming the potential remains and determining the circumstances surrounding the fire will take some time.”
Vancouver Whitecaps juggle lineup ahead of battle with Sporting Kansas City
VANCOUVER — Another major injury is forcing the Vancouver Whitecaps to once again rotate their…
Danielle Smith backs ‘better way’ than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says authorities should be looking for a “better way” than a…
B.C. Coastal First Nations write to Carney, asking him to reject any new pipeline
VANCOUVER — Coastal First Nations in British Columbia have issued an open letter to Prime…
Canadians proud to be considered ‘nasty’ in defending sovereignty, Eby says
Wedad Bishara says she’s seen more clients interested in exploring Canada this year than in…
Three more murder charges laid in Vancouver festival attack, police say
VANCOUVER — The man accused of plowing a vehicle through a crowd at a Vancouver…
Publication ban on hearing to decide if festival suspect Adam Kai-Ji Lo fit for trial
VANCOUVER — A judge has imposed a publication ban on a hearing to determine if…
Royal Canadian Navy to retire eight warships before the end of the year
HALIFAX — The Royal Canadian Navy plans to retire some of its older warships this…
As B.C. miners await rescue, here’s how other operations have played out
Rescue operations involving a remote-controlled scoop and drones are underway at the Red Chris mine…
Three dead after ‘neighbourhood dispute’ in Maple Ridge, B.C., police say
MAPLE RIDGE — Bruce Fairweather was in bed Wednesday night when he says his wife…
Trapped miners named as rescue chief tells of air flow and stable route behind debris
Natural air is flowing to the area where three contractors are trapped in a northern…
NHLPA pushes back after NHL says five players acquitted of sexual assault ineligible
The five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team were acquitted in the high-profile…
Maltos’ late go-ahead field goal lifts Alouettes to 23-21 win over Stampeders
CALGARY — Jose Maltos received a hero’s welcome from his teammates after kicking the longest…
Veteran receiver Kenny Lawler making an immediate impact with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Kenny Lawler hasn’t wasted any time making an impact with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, The six-foot-one,…
Canada’s Rebecca Marino eager for ‘electric feeling’ of playing National Bank Open
Bright lights. Big opponents. Canadian fans chanting her name. Rebecca Marino remembers every detail of…
iN VIDEO: Williams Lake drunk driver injured in low speed crash caught on camera
"His head was bleeding liberally after smashing into his own windshield.”
Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala focused on growth, consistency in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Arjun Nimmala has learned a lot this year. As the No. 1 prospect…
In the news today: Three miners rescued from B.C. mine
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Vancouver Whitecaps host Sporting Kansas City in conference play
Sporting Kansas City (6-11-6, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (12-5-6, third…
Vancouver Rise FC hands AFC Toronto second straight NSL loss
BURNABY — Samantha Chang’s two first-half goals was all Vancouver Rise FC needed in defeating…