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Metro Vancouver pair charged in casino fraud amounting to $45,000
SURREY — Two Metro Vancouver residents have been charged with fraud for an alleged scheme…
Imanaga, Woodruff, Grisham, Torres among record 4 to accept qualifying offers
NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff, New York…
‘Crisis driven’ complaints mounting in B.C., ombudsperson says
A British Columbia woman who escaped an abusive relationship was concerned about the safety of…
Lululemon aims for dramatic Team Canada Olympic showing with deep reds, giant leaves and arctic inspo
TORONTO — Team Canada won’t be completely awash in red-and-white at the upcoming Winter Games…
Sun Peaks Resort opening delayed, Okanagan resorts on schedule
"This year with recent mild temperatures across the Pacific Northwest we have to delay opening until we have good conditions to offer our guests.”
Canada, U.S., Finland take step forward on ICE Pact plan to build icebreakers
WASHINGTON — Canada, the United States and Finland have taken a step toward building new…
Samoa scrapes into 2027 Rugby World Cup after tense draw with Belgium
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Samoa became the 24th and last team to qualify…
Zelenskyy visits Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ painting after drawing parallel to Ukraine’s bombing
MADRID (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a one-day visit Tuesday to Spain and…
B.C. officer cleared in crash that involved chase of murder suspects
SURREY — British Columbia’s independent police watchdog has cleared an RCMP officer in a vehicle…
Report finds one in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years
OTTAWA — A new report says one in five newcomers to Canada leaves the country…
Alouettes’ Alexander still hurting — physically and emotionally — from Grey Cup loss
MONTREAL — Davis Alexander shuffled up to a wall of cameras and microphones with his…
TRENDING NOW: Cat’s obvious scam attempt caught on camera
This cat is obviously using its cuteness as a distraction.
First baseman Josh Naylor agrees to $92.5 million, 5-year contract with Seattle Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — First baseman Josh Naylor and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $92.5 million,…
‘Valid’ questions for CFIA but few simple answers in wake of B.C. ostrich cull
Infectious disease veterinarian Scott Weese says the hundreds of ostriches shot dead on a rainy…
Leafs GM Brad Treliving reflects on team’s disappointing start: ‘Too much vanilla’
TORONTO — Brad Treliving isn’t planning on making a coaching change. The Maple Leafs general…
Quebec MNA Marwah Rizqy suspended from Liberal caucus, stripped of leadership duties
QUÉBEC — Quebec Liberal Marwah Rizqy has been suspended from caucus and stripped of her…
State justice will step down to lead the University of Florida’s classical education center
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida Supreme Court justice has announced he’ll be stepping down…
Carney defends green pledge to get Budget 2025 passed in narrow vote
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday defended making a commitment to carbon emission…
AP player of the week is No. 1 Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn, who shined in true road win over Alabama
The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 2…
Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings
SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings for…
Shots fired in Abbotsford, B.C.; police link attack to extortion case
ABBOTSFORD — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., are investigating after shots were fired overnight in what…
Souvankham Thammavongsa wins Giller Prize for second time for ‘Pick A Colour’
TORONTO — Souvankham Thammavongsa’s two experiences winning the Giller Prize couldn’t have been more different.…
New study on PWHL players’ sweat aims to help current, future female athletes
New research is looking to help current and future female hockey players hit their highest…
English-born defender Alfie Jones looking forward to debut with Canada
Add patience to Alfie Jones’ list of attributes. The English-born centre back, who plays his…