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In the news today: 10 candidates in Alberta byelection to debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Virginia judge bars Youngkin’s university board appointments rejected by Senate Democrats
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A judge ordered that eight public university board members tapped by…
Virginia city councilman set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — A city councilman in Virginia was seriously injured Wednesday when a…
Lumbee tribe of North Carolina sees politics snarl recognition by Washington
Since the 1980s, the Lumbee Tribe has lobbied Congress to acknowledge it as a sovereign…
Doctors, lawyers, artists and First Nations leaders named to the Order of B.C.
VICTORIA — Doctors, athletes, artists and First Nations and business leaders are all among the…
Canadian hopes dashed as Diallo falls to Fritz in third round at NBO Toronto
TORONTO — All business on the dais after a disappointing third-round loss, Canada’s Gabriel Diallo…
NBO director hopes for ‘better solution’ in future after Felix match not televised
TORONTO — The tournament director of the National Bank Open said he was hopeful “there…
AFC Toronto’s Esther Okoronkwo leads Nigeria women to Africa Cup of Nations title
TORONTO — The fledgling Northern Super League has scored a win on the international stage…
Star Power: Canada’s Gabriel Diallo a popular draw at the National Bank Open
TORONTO — A glance at the corners of the Court 1 grandstand at the National…
Reigning Olympic, world champ Camryn Rogers wins fifth national hammer throw title
OTTAWA — Camryn Rogers has secured her fifth national title. The Richmond, B.C., native had…
‘Getting out of control,’ vigil held in B.C. to remember women who died
VANCOUVER — A small group gathered outside Vancouver’s art gallery Thursday to remember several women…
Canada’s Diallo advances, Auger-Aliassime and Galarneau fall at NBO Toronto
TORONTO — The National Bank Open took some body blows before the event due to…
Canada’s Shapovalov drops second-round match to American Tien at NBO Toronto
TORONTO — A long-awaited homecoming didn’t go as planned for Denis Shapovalov on Tuesday night…
Vancouver airport hijack suspect in brief B.C. court appearance, lawyer to seek bail
RICHMOND — The man accused of allegedly hijacking a plane that triggered a security incident…
Katrina Chen’s kids’ book tells of gender-based violence. It’s a story she knows well
BURNABY — Former British Columbia legislator Katrina Chen sits on a couch in her Burnaby…
Pospisil bounced in final NBO appearance by Bagnis in three sets
TORONTO — The Toronto Farewell Tour was short-lived. Veteran tennis player Vasek Pospisil of Vernon,…
Faith leaders hope bill will stop the loss of thousands of clergy from abroad serving US communities
Faith leaders across the U.S. are hoping a bipartisan bill, recently introduced in the U.S.…
Bouchard set for final tournament after paving the way for Canada’s future stars
MONTREAL — Victoria Mboko was only seven years old when Eugenie Bouchard captivated the country…
Olesen records ace, cards a 67 for share of 3M lead with Bhatia
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Thorbjorn Olesen aced the par-3 eighth hole and shot a 4-under…
Thorbjorn Olesen takes the 2nd-round lead in the 3M Open
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Thorbjorn Olesen worked out of trouble more than once Friday at…
Three seeded Canadians placed in separate quadrants at men’s National Bank Open draw
TORONTO — Felix Auger-Aliassime is of two minds about the raft of withdrawals from the…
Canada’s Adam Svensson sets tournament record with opening-round 60, leads by 1 shot at 3M Open
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Canada’s Adam Svensson made a 48-foot eagle putt on the closing…
Vancouver airport hijacking suspect Shaheer Cassim makes video court appearance
RICHMOND — The man accused of hijacking a plane on Vancouver Island and flying it…
Germany’s Zverev, United States’ Gauff named top seeds for National Bank Open
TORONTO — Germany’s Alexander Zverev and American Coco Gauff have been announced as the top…