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Portland Thorns to retire former Canada captain Christine Sinclair’s jersey
PORTLAND — The Portland Thorns are retiring Christine Sinclair’s No. 12 jersey. The NWSL club…
‘Anxiety’ for restaurateurs as B.C. job action escalates to liquor warehouses
VANCOUVER — The head of a British Columbia restaurant industry association says businesses are in…
Homicide investigators probe fatal shooting and vehicle fire in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY — Homicide investigators say they suspect the deadly shooting of a man in Burnaby…
Eby doubles down on foreign worker program criticism as B.C. approvals drop sharply
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is doubling down on his criticism of the…
NSL roundup: League-leading AFC Toronto defeats lowly Halifax Tides 1-0
HALIFAX — Esther Okoronkwo scored in the 35th minute as AFC Toronto picked up its…
‘You can’t go to 11’: Expert sees ‘escalating strategy’ in B.C. public service strike
The range of British Columbia public service staff that could potentially be impacted by job…
NSL roundup: AFC Toronto snaps two-game winless skid with 2-0 win over Calgary Wild
TORONTO — Zoe Burns scored her first two goals of the season in leading Northern…
Council in Burnaby, B.C., calls for Israel arms embargo
BURNABY — The city council in Burnaby, B.C., has agreed to ask the federal government…
When heat and drought stress trees, the consequences can be tragic
Sometimes it happens without any more warning than the sound of cracking. A tree physiologist…
B.C. woman who admitted to money laundering set to be sentenced: anti-gang unit
RICHMOND — B.C.’s anti-gang agency says it has reached a milestone in a years-long investigation…
B.C. sets new five-year housing orders for 10 more municipalities
VICTORIA — British Columbia has set new housing targets for a group of 10 more…
Immigration lawyers say rising number of CSIS security screenings causing delays
OTTAWA — The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says it’s dealing with a growing number of…
In the news today: 10 candidates in Alberta byelection to debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Hudson’s Bay gets permission to sell leases, extend creditor protection
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is set to shave off a sliver of its debt after…
Katrina Chen’s kids’ book tells of gender-based violence. It’s a story she knows well
BURNABY — Former British Columbia legislator Katrina Chen sits on a couch in her Burnaby…
More lease deals reached for Hudson’s Bay locations
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay has reached deals to sell the leases of six store locations…
Toxic gas leak injures four workers, 80 evacuated, in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY — A release of toxic bromine gas into the air in an industrial area…
Rise, Wild play to 1-1 NSL draw at Swangard Stadium
BURNABY — Kahli Johnson’s goal in the 16th minute lifted the visiting Calgary Wild FC…
Sinclair, Martin, Guay among inductees to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2025
CALGARY — Kevin Martin and Erik Guay say it’s not so much what they did…
Ice from Oiler hometown rinks added to Edmonton arena ahead of Stanley Cup Final
EDMONTON — Home ice advantage will take on a whole new meaning for some Edmonton…
Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan names 59-player long list ahead of summer tests
Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan has announced a long list of 59 players, including 20…
Niko Sigur finding footing with Canadian men’s soccer team ahead of Gold Cup
VANCOUVER — Even as a ball boy, Niko Sigur was hungry to learn. From his…
Buchanan’s brace lifts Canada to 6-0 Gold Cup win over Honduras
VANCOUVER — Niko Sigur has made some special memories over his years of watching soccer…
Montreal Roses FC, Vancouver Rise FC play to 0-0 draw in Northern Super League
BURNABY — Montreal Roses FC and Vancouver Rise FC played to a 0-0 draw in…