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B.C. starts receiving initial $936M payment from big tobacco settlement
British Columbia’s attorney general says the province has begun to receive the initial payment from…
Former Trans Mountain CEO to head up Carney’s major projects office in Calgary
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s one-stop shop for businesses to pitch plans for large industrial construction projects…
Attard: Final decision on Mansetti running in Prince of Wales to be made next week
TORONTO — All signs point to Mansetti and jockey Pietro Moran making a run for…
Poilievre wants ‘reasonable’ self-defence defined in Criminal Code
OTTAWA — The federal government needs to amend the Criminal Code so the use of…
Montreal’s transit agency says too expensive to display ‘Go Habs Go!’ before winter
MONTREAL — Montreal’s transit agency says city buses won’t be flashing the “Go! Canadiens Go!”…
Matty Longstaff ready to experience other side of CF Montreal-Toronto FC rivalry
MONTREAL — As a lifelong Newcastle United supporter, Matty Longstaff knows a thing or two…
Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will beat the Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch
The Eagles are going for a repeat. The Chiefs aren’t ready for the end of…
Tani Oluwaseyi joins fellow Canadian attacker Tajon Buchanan at Spain’s Villarreal
VILLARREAL — Forward Tani Oluwaseyi has joined fellow Canadian international Tajon Buchanan at Spain’s Villarreal…
Suspect arrested after an assault with a metal pipe in downtown Kamloops
A 31-year-old man was arrested for assault with a weapon.
Randy Moffitt, major league reliever and brother of Billie Jean King, dies at 76
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Randy Moffitt, a reliever who played 12 seasons in Major…
B.C. watchdog refers RCMP officer for possible charges over fatal 2024 crash
NAKUSP — British Columbia’s police watchdog is asking the provincial prosecution service to consider charging…
Frustrated Oliver property owner pleads for help as encampments persist
Todd Gillard presented an impassioned appeal to Oliver council during a recent meeting, urging for a collaborative solution and more consistent enforcement as he works toward cleaning and developing the land.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein dreams are alive
NEW YORK (AP) — On the first day of shooting “Frankenstein,” Guillermo del Toro held…
THOMPSON: The problem with ‘influencers’
"It is fodder for this column…a critical, less-than-complementary opinion about how too many people follow too few people…to help them decide what’s worthy or not."
Teenager charged in terror case faces new charge of assaulting a peace officer: Crown
MONTREAL — A 17-year-old boy who allegedly intended to carry out an attack on behalf…
Asylum seekers can stay in UK hotel after government wins appeal to keep it open
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Court of Appeal on Friday overturned a ban on asylum-seekers from…
Tottenham signs Simons from Leipzig after missing out on Eze
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham signed Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons from Leipzig on Friday, an…
TRU international student identified as Kamloops Lake drowning victim
The student was swimming near the Tobiano Bruker Marina.
Forge FC looks to extend record unbeaten run as it returns to Calgary to face Cavalry
Forge FC returns to Calgary on Saturday, riding a 20-game unbeaten streak in Canadian Premier…
F1 tension builds as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume title fight at the Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — The Formula 1 title race is back and the tension is…
Canada, India name new high commissioners as both countries restore relations
OTTAWA — Canada and India named seasoned diplomats as their new high commissioners Thursday, as…
Federal government posts $3.3 billion deficit from April to June
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a $3.3 billion deficit in the first three months…
Canada’s Julia Schell still smiling after six-try performance at Rugby World Cup
Whatever happens the rest of the way at the Rugby World Cup in England, Canadian…
Oklahoma State’s Hejny shines before injury in 27-7 win over UT Martin
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Hauss Hejny threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score…