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Canada Soccer names roster for U-20 friendlies in Costa Rica
Jeneva Hernandez Gray of Portugal’s Sporting CP and AFC Toronto’s Olivia Chisholm will join Canada’s…
Environment Canada says strong winds are coming to parts of B.C. starting on Monday.
VANCOUVER — A special weather statement issued for much of British Columbia’s southern coast and…
Universities offering exam deferrals, holds on tuition as war rages on in Middle East
OTTAWA — Universities across Canada are offering some international students extra supports like exam deferrals…
Suspicious fire at waste management facility under investigation in Victoria
VICTORIA — Police say a fire near a Victoria waste management facility has been ruled…
Good Friday is a unique and solemn day for Christians, with ancient prayers and fervent processions
MIAMI (AP) — Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in…
B.C. Premier David Eby temporarily replaces spokesperson with identical twin
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby hasn’t had to familiarize himself with a new…
Premier Eby says changing DRIPA is ‘non-negotiable’ and will be pushed into law
VICTORIA — Changing British Columbia’s Declaration on the Rights of Aboriginal Peoples Act is “non-negotiable”…
Disruptions continue for popular BC Ferries route between Vancouver, Victoria
VICTORIA — Disruptions on a popular BC Ferries route between Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached ‘shortly’ DUBAI,…
Australian police kill a suspect 7 months after he allegedly shot 3 officers, killing 2
MELBOURNE, Australia. (AP) — Australian police said they shot dead a man following a three-hour…
The Latest: Iran warns US against ground invasion as regional powers meet in Pakistan
Iranian forces “are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set…
Sinner follows Sabalenka’s lead with a ‘Sunshine Double,’ beating Lehecka in Miami Open final
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jannik Sinner rolled to a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Jiri…
Canada’s Gilles, Poirier claim silver again at figure skating worlds; Gogolev fourth
PRAGUE — Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are silver medallists once again at the world…
World No. 9 Mboko withdraws from Canada’s BJK Cup tie in Kazakhstan
TORONTO — Tennis star Victoria Mboko has withdrawn from Canada’s upcoming Billie Jean King Cup…
Political science lecturer says calls for resignation of MLA Chan hold water
VICTORIA — A University of British Columbia political analyst says calls for the resignation of…
B.C. Conservative MLA Hon Chan charged with choking, assault and uttering threats
VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative MLA Hon Chan has been charged with assault, assault by…
The latest: Almost 500 TSA officers have quit during the shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest proposal, made by Republican senators, would fund most of DHS…
Victoria police ending attendance at Gaza protest marches after 126 weeks
VICTORIA — Police in Victoria are asking pro-Palestine protesters to stop marching on public roads…
Lobsters and red carpet gowns: A new show celebrates Schiaparelli’s surrealist fashion
LONDON (AP) — London’s Victoria & Albert Museum is opening a new exhibition celebrating the…
Welltower to sell four retirement homes in deal with Competition Bureau
GATINEAU — The Competition Bureau says it has reached an agreement with Welltower OP LLC…
‘Hoodie-gate’: Is David Eby qualified as fashion police after dressing down B.C. MLA?
VICTORIA — Style advisor Dale Olsen says he doesn’t distinguish between party colours, but he…
B.C. mulls plan to weaken DRIPA, in secret document shared with First Nations leaders
OTTAWA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is considering amendments that would weaken the province’s…
Canada’s Mboko loses to Muchova in quarterfinals of Miami Open
MIAMI — Canada’s Victoria Mboko was ousted by Czechia’s Karolina Muchova deep into a WTA…
Canada’s Mboko advances, Auger-Aliassime ousted at Miami Open
MIAMI GARDENS — Canada’s Victoria Mboko earned a 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-0 fourth-round win over…