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Police incident ends in New Westminster, B.C., after court and college evacuated
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police say an incident that triggered the evacuation of the court…
Special prosecutor appointed in case involving relative of B.C. provincial judge
VICTORIA — The BC Prosecution Service says it has appointed a special prosecutor in a…
Manitoba government adopts, fixes torn Canadian flag from football team
WINNIPEG — The large Canadian flag that was recently draped on the front of the…
WHL roundup: Heidt helps Cougars claw past improving Giants 4-2
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Riley Heidt had a goal and two assists and the Prince…
Emotional Hellebuyck shares 300-win milestone with fans, teammates
WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck admitted it was difficult to stay patient as he was reaching…
‘Universal Language,’ ’40 Acres’ among TIFF’s picks for best Canadian films of 2024
TORONTO — An absurdist dramedy about an alternate-universe Winnipeg and a dystopian thriller about a…
Mounties seize 171,000 packs of illicit cigarettes in Langford, B.C.
LANGFORD, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia say officers have seized more than $1.7 million…
Two bodies found after vehicle fire extinguished in B.C. regional park
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police say two bodies were found inside a vehicle that had allegedly…
Police say threat of explosive device cause of B.C. courthouse, college evacuation
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police have confirmed that the threat of an explosive device was…
B.C. orders masks for hospitals, care facilities as flu, respiratory illness increase
VICTORIA — Medical masks are again required in British Columbia health-care facilities as provincial authorities…
It’s not really the typical time for nasty California fires. What are the factors that changed that?
Southern California is experiencing its most devastating winter fires in more than four decades. Fires…
It’s not really the right time for nasty California fires. What are the factors that changed that?
Southern California is experiencing it’s most devastating winter fires in more than four decades. Fires…
B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says a class-action lawsuit can go ahead…
B.C. Conservatives seek inquiry into votes from mental health and drug facility
The B.C. Conservatives are seeking a commission of inquiry into alleged election irregularities in a…
Canadian military, firefighters ready to join Los Angeles wildfire battle
Canada’s emergency preparedness minister says Canadian military personnel, their equipment and another 250 firefighters stand…
In The Rings: Curling teams not afraid to make roster changes late in quadrennial
The mid-season departure of Karlee Burgess from Team Chelsea Carey to fill an opening on…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in December. Statistics Canada also…
Winger Kris Twardek joins Valour FC from Atletico Ottawa in CPL transfer
Valour FC has acquired winger Kris Twardek from Atlético Ottawa, looking to boost an attack…
Man dies after falling into a sinkhole while skiing at resort in southeast B.C.
FERNIE, B.C. — A skier has died after falling into what police say was a…
Kings arrive in Winnipeg with thoughts for those in fire-ravaged Los Angeles
WINNIPEG — The Los Angeles Kings were thinking about friends and family in wildfire-ravaged California…
One Alberta man gets jail, another community time for 2022 Coutts border protest
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One Alberta man has been sentenced to jail and another ordered to…
Jets hit turbulence as offence starts to sputter
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have hit some turbulence in what has been a strong…
Liberal officials say it’s ‘essential’ their next party leader is bilingual
OTTAWA — Current and former Liberal party officials, both French and English speakers, say the…
Cybersecurity breach of Nova Scotia school system could have financial impact
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Education Department has asked for help from IBM as it investigates…