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Senate debates bill to add warning labels to alcohol packaging
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is trying a second time to pass legislation that would…
B.C. government says dissolving Vancouver park board will require referendum
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is moving to pass legislation to require a referendum…
‘Deeply confused’: South Okanagan senior who exposed himself struggles to understand why
"I am deeply confused about why I did it," he told the court.
Canada’s Strate adjusts to new normal on ski jumping team after strong season start
CALGARY — Abigail Strate feels dialled in, but also missing something as the Canadian ski…
Blue Jays set for border series against Mariners or Tigers in ALCS
The Toronto Blue Jays are set for a border showdown in the American League Championship…
LISTEN: Bijan Robinson appreciates respect from his peers, praises Michael Penix Jr.’s poise
Various NFL Players: Hey, this is Russell Wilson. This is Joe Montana. This is Dak…
Trump’s Tylenol misinformation revives history of ‘mom blaming’ in autism, docs say
TORONTO — When U.S. President Donald Trump urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol because of…
Vehicles vandalized with swastikas in New Westminster, B.C., police say
NEW WESTMINSTER — Police in New Westminster, B.C., say they’re working to identify a suspect…
Canadian rider says he faces millions in damages over bid to get out of team contract
Canadian cyclist Derek Gee says he is facing possible damages of more than 30 million…
Blue Jays ALCS tickets sell out fast as Toronto buzzes over first berth since 2016
TORONTO — Tickets to the Toronto Blue Jays’ home games in the American League Championship…
Steelers look to strengthen their early grip on the AFC North at home against Browns
Cleveland (1-4) at Pittsburgh (3-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by…
Antifa expert at Rutgers University says he is moving to Spain because of death threats
An expert on anti-fascist groups who teaches at Rutgers University says he is fleeing with…
B.C. police seize $1M in assets related to alleged drug-trafficking operation
SURREY — Police in British Columbia say a six-month investigation into a suspected illicit drug…
Interior Health makes interim CEO permanent following a period of controversy
“This is a crucial opportunity for a system reset."
Two charged for flying drones over Rogers Centre during Blue Jays games: police
TORONTO — Toronto police say two people have been fined and charged for flying drones…
Influencers — not news outlets or politicians — ‘dominated’ election online: report
OTTAWA — Influencers had the “loudest voices” online in this spring’s federal election, overtaking news…
FSU’s Ethan Pritchard is ‘alert, responsive and able to communicate’ as his recovery continues
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is “alert, responsive and able…
Algeria qualifies for the World Cup for first time since 2014 after Mahrez inspires win
BIR EL DJIR, Algeria (AP) — Algeria has become the fourth African country to qualify…
A look at the first 27 items from Hudson’s Bay to hit the auction block
Heffel Fine Art Auction House has revealed the first 27 items from Hudson’s Bay’s art…
Main road access for Bamfield, B.C., closed by Vancouver Island wildfire to reopen
PORT ALBERNI — After being closed for months, the main road to the Vancouver Island…
Alan Doyle wants to try everything once, so he co-wrote the musical ‘Tell Tale Harbour’
TORONTO — To hear Alan Doyle tell it, he’s stumbled into all his creative pursuits…
Michael McLeod signs with Russian hockey team after acquittal in sexual assault case
Michael McLeod, one of five members of Canada’s 2018 junior team recently acquitted of sexual…
iN VIDEO: No plan yet to mitigate flood risk for illegal North Thompson dam
Engineers are still planning how to open it up, but footage from the site provides a view of the makeshift dam that put 14 properties on evacuation alert.
Angel Reese to make history as first professional athlete in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
NEW YORK (AP) — Angel Reese is getting a pair of wings. The Chicago Sky…