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Sleeping driver leads to drugs, guns being seized: Mounties say
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Police in Kamloops, B.C., say they seized guns and a “significant” amounts…
Kulich puts up three points, Buffalo Sabres come back to top Vancouver Canucks 3-2
VANCOUVER — Jiri Kulich had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres rallied…
Afghan-Canadian advisers failed by Ottawa, deserve compensation, military ombud says
OTTAWA — They were the eyes and ears of Canadian soldiers on the ground in…
B.C. union leader says ‘high probability’ of dispute in public sector contract talks
VICTORIA — Wage increases that address affordability issues will be the major focus of contract…
Intimate doc ‘Endless Cookie’ takes two Canadian brothers from Shamattawa to Sundance
The initial concept for “Endless Cookie” seemed straightforward: two half-brothers — one Indigenous, one white…
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign American receivers Hardy, Addison
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed all-star receiver Justin Hardy to a one-year contract extension…
Nearly 500 B.C. residents received an organ transplant in 2024
VANCOUVER — Health authorities in British Columbia say nearly 500 people in the province received…
Carey remains quiet after Burgess departure, coach Howard confirms team has disbanded
Team Chelsea Carey started the curling season as one of the top rinks in the…
Fewer black bears killed by conservation officers in B.C. last year
VICTORIA — There were 303 black bears killed by conservation officers in British Columbia last…
Saskatchewan premier says broad counter-tariffs not in Canada’s best interest
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s not straying from the Team Canada approach…
Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Canada wins in the Bahamas on the Korn Ferry Tour
GREAT ABACO, Bahamas (AP) — Sudarshan Yellamaraju shot a bogey-free 8-under 64 on Wednesday for…
Canada’s Yellamaraju claims first Korn Ferry win, takes big step towards PGA dream
Sudarshan Yellamaraju, of Mississauga, Ont., took a major step toward his PGA Tour dream on…
Advocate tells B.C. inquest that home-share providers are burnt out, need better pay
BURNABY, B.C. — The independent advocate in charge of helping adults with developmental disabilities navigate…
WHL roundup: Wheat Kings topple Blazers, Hurricanes’ win streak continues
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Brady Turko scored twice, helping his Brandon Wheat Kings to a decisive…
Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder…
Liberal party establishment rallies around Carney, Freeland on deadline day
OTTAWA — The Liberal caucus met on Parliament Hill Thursday to plot election strategy but…
Payments to shortchanged caregivers of kids with disabilities satisfy B.C. watchdog
VICTORIA — British Columbia ombudsperson Jay Chalke says he’s satisfied the provincial government has fixed…
Billionaires, trusted allies, media personalities. These are the people Trump picked for top roles
President Donald Trump prioritized loyalty as he built out a team for his second term,…
Man charged with murder in B.C. shooting that left one dead, another injured
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder in a shooting…
Defensive lineman Haba looking forward to CFL free-agent experience
Celestin Haba is again in unchartered waters. In 2023, the six-foot-two, 250-pound defensive lineman joined…
Vancouver mayor plans freeze on new supportive housing in Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city’s troubled…
U.S. tariff threat adds urgency for B.C.’s energy independence: minister
VANCOUVER — The looming prospect of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province’s…
Victoria garbage truck driver delivers fire to fire department
VICTORIA — The driver of a garbage truck in Victoria is being hailed for his…
Winger Marco Bustos rejoins CPL’s Pacific FC after two seasons in Sweden
Marco Bustos, a nominee for the Canadian Premier League’s Player of the Year Award in…