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Man charged with setting fire to van filled with gasoline cans at Vancouver City Hall
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say a 78-year-old man has been charged after setting fire…
Cyber breach at B.C. First Nations Health Authority exposed TB tests, insurance data
VANCOUVER — The First Nations Health Authority in British Columbia says online hackers gained access…
‘Shame on you’: High school football coach gets 20 years for sex assaults on students
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA — A former Winnipeg high school football coach who groomed and sexually…
Argos rookie Doxtater happy to be playing football closer to home
TORONTO — The CFL is the latest stop on Sage Doxtater’s football odyssey. The hulking…
Canadiens hope to put rebuild behind them in 2024-25: ‘We want to make the playoffs’
MONTREAL — Nick Suzuki is tired of watching talented teammates pack their bags and move…
Manitoba’s train is a lifeline for many towns. Now tourists are also discovering the route
The setting sun backlights a pristine panoply of pines of different sizes and species. Far…
Manitoba’s train is a lifeline for many towns. Now tourists are also discovering the route
The setting sun backlights a pristine panoply of pines of different sizes and species. Far…
Peter Nygard denied bail pending appeal of his Toronto sex assault convictions
TORONTO — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been denied bail as he appeals his…
Officers in B.C. make dozens of seizures of methamphetamine bound for Australia
RICHMOND, B.C. — Canadian border officers in British Columbia made 60 seizures of methamphetamine destined…
Yukon’s remote fresh waters are producing NHL-calibre talent in Dylan Cozens and Gavin McKenna
WHITEHORSE, Yukon (AP) — Buffalo Sabres centre Dylan Cozens had just finished a gruelling summer…
Court finds man not justified in killing Bear the Chihuahua in Boston Bar, B.C.
CHILLIWACK, B.C. — A British Columbia provincial court judge has ruled that a Boston Bar…
Man charged after prominent Calgary radio host attacked
CALGARY — A 27-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a prominent Calgary radio host,…
Six Canadian squads open their NHL seasons tonight
The Edmonton Oilers came up a goal and win short in June of winning the…
Official languages report questions enrolment cap on Quebec English junior colleges
OTTAWA — Canada’s official languages commissioner is expressing concern over Quebec’s decision to cap the…
Boissonnault appointed to lead federal government’s effort to rebuild Jasper
JASPER, ALTA. — Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault has been tasked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Here’s what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual
With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton powered into a very rare…
Hajdu, Woodhouse Nepinak urge MPs to drop politics, support First Nations water bill
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy…
Senate passes Liberal, NDP bill to cover diabetes and birth control medication
OTTAWA — The pharmacare bill that was central to a political pact between the Liberals…
Trudeau touts ‘real progress’ on pharmacare, calls on premiers to start cutting deals
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday provinces and territories need to start negotiating…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in September. Here are the…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also…
Calgary Flames recall centre Justin Kirkland from AHL affiliate Wranglers
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames recalled centre Justin Kirkland from their American Hockey League affiliate…
Rourke, B.C. Lions have history on their side versus Saskatchewan Roughriders
Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions will at least have history on their side Saturday…
No jail time after fatal 2020 stabbing at Vancouver’s former Biltmore Hotel
VANCOUVER — A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of a…