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Toxic gas leak injures four workers, 80 evacuated, in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY — A release of toxic bromine gas into the air in an industrial area…
Road near Sumas border reopens after train derailment in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD — Southern Railway of British Columbia Limited says a road near the Canada-U.S. border…
B.C.’s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s public service union representing 34,000 members says it’s preparing for a…
B.C. Health officials set up mosquito traps in the Sea to Sky region for study
VANCOUVER — Mosquito traps have been set up across the Sea-to-Sky region in British Columbia…
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher
OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the…
Einarson, Gushue among six rinks added to 2026 Scotties and Brier fields
Three teams have been added to each of the 2026 Canadian men’s and women’s curling…
‘Big relief’: Alerts lifted on multiple B.C. wildfires
British Columbia’s Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has rescinded multiple evacuation alerts as the threat from…
Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm’s avian flu case
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal reserved its decision in a case involving two…
Grizzly still stirring controversy on Texada Island, B.C., even after being shot dead
In life, the grizzly bear that swam to Texada Island, B.C., in recent months had…
CFLPA president Elimimian backs CFL participation in Olympic flag football
CFLPA president Solomon Elimimian is among those supporting CFL players participating in the 2028 Los…
Canadian Una working toward a spot on B.C. Lions’ offensive line
KAMLOOPS — Anu Una has imagined what it would be like to be in the…
‘Beyond the crash’: TV series on paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player set to air
AIRDRIE — Ryan Straschnitzki’s life has been an open book since he was seriously injured…
Crime Stoppers takes ‘unusual step’ of accepting tips from extortion victims
Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers said it’s taking the “unusual step” of accepting tips from extortion…
Tony Hawk, Mark McMorris help open skateboard park expansion in Smithers, B.C.
Tony Hawk and Mark McMorris wanted their presence at the Smithers Skate Park expansion unveiling…
CFL, nine member clubs donate over $4.5 million to grassroots football programs
TORONTO — The CFL and its nine member clubs invested over $4.5 million into amateur…
B.C. Lions confident QB Nathan Rourke can return to top form
KAMLOOPS — There’s no question heading into the CFL season who’ll be the B.C. Lions…
B.C.’s Buck Pierce, Edmonton’s Mark Kilam to meet in their CFL head-coaching debuts
Buck Pierce will make his CFL head-coaching debut in familiar surroundings. Pierce begins his tenure…
Grassick, Elgersma win Lois and Doug Mitchell Awards as U Sports top athletes
THE BLUE MOUNTAINS — University of Saskatchewan basketball player Gage Grassick and Wilfrid Laurier University…
Majority of CFL teams have veteran experience at quarterback position
Nick Arbuckle is again proving the importance of quarterback depth in the CFL. Arbuckle is…
Elks-Lions game features first CFL opening-week meeting of Canadian quarterbacks
It will be a historic CFL first Saturday night in Vancouver. The B.C. Lions will…
New CFL commissioner Johnston plans to be very visible at start of regular season
TORONTO — Stewart Johnston is set for his first CFL season as commissioner. Just six…
Less stress, more swagger: QB Nathan Rourke aiming to have fun with new-look Lions
VANCOUVER — Nathan Rourke is trying to add a little something to his game this…
McIntosh sets world record in 400M freestyle at Canadian Swimming Trials
VICTORIA — Swimming star Summer McIntosh of Toronto set a world record in the 400-metre…
McIntosh sets Canadian record in 800M freestyle
VICTORIA — Two Canadian Olympic medallists went head-to-head in a nail-biting 100-metre butterfly race, while…