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B.C. Lions fire head coach and co-GM Rick Campbell as part of sweeping changes
VANCOUVER — Change swept through the B.C. Lions on Wednesday as the club fired head…
B.C. government delegation jets to California to promote the province’s film industry
Just days after being appointed to their new jobs, three members of the British Columbia…
Eby’s NDP cabinet ‘bloated, expensive,’ says B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad
VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad says Premier David Eby’s new cabinet appears…
B.C. Conservative leader names shadow cabinet, gives job to controversial member
VICTORIA — B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has assigned jobs to 41 of his 44-member…
Canadian basketball player Chad Posthumus dead at 33 after brain aneurysm
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg and Canadian basketball communities are mourning after Chad Posthumus, a founding…
Cariboo Gold Mine in Wells, B.C., gets approval, but a First Nation is opposed
VICTORIA — An operating permit has been granted for the Cariboo Gold Mine in central…
Some B.C. ski resorts opening early with fresh snow after dismal 2023 season
Several ski resorts across British Columbia, including Whistler-Blackcomb and Big White outside Kelowna, are opening…
Third deer infected with chronic wasting disease in B.C.
A new case of chronic wasting disease, an incurable illness that has the potential to…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor WASHINGTON…
Canada tops Dominican Republic 88-71 in FIBA AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers
SASKATOON, Sask. — Canada opened the second window of the FIBA men’s AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers…
First Nation considers legal options as B.C. approves mining permit ‘without consent’
VANCOUVER — The Xatśull First Nation says it is “disappointed” that British Columbia’s Mines Ministry…
The winners and losers of the Liberals’ holiday tax break and cash giveaway
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is pulling out the federal wallet to put more money…
Man arrested on allegations he threatened police while livestreaming: Richmond RCMP
RICHMOND — Mounties in Richmond, B.C., say a man has been arrested for allegedly uttering…
High-powered Laurier side puts unbeaten record on line against Laval in Vanier Cup
KINGSTON, Ont. — Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks head coach Michael Faulds feels his team plays…
Secondary school shuts in Campbell River, B.C., due to fire
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. — Hundreds of students in Campbell River, B.C., couldn’t attend class on…
Fall legislative sitting scrapped in B.C. as Speaker Chouhan confirmed to serve again
VICTORIA — There won’t be a sitting of the British Columbia legislature this fall as…
Storm dumps record rain in Northern California, while US Northeast deals with winter storms
HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — A major storm dropped more snow and record rain in California,…
Canadian speedskater Blondin captures 3,000-metre gold at World Cup stop in Japan
NAGANO — Canadian speedskater Ivanie Blondin won ISU World Cup gold in the women’s 3,000-metre…
Vancouver police say woman’s death considered a homicide, man also injured
VANCOUVER — Police say they are investigating a homicide involving the death of a woman.…
Forteza kicks six field goals to lift Laval to 22-17 win over Laurier in Vanier Cup
KINGSTON, Ont. — Felipe Forteza went from delivering hits to making kicks for the Laval…
Trae Bell-Haynes keeps Canada perfect in FIBA AmeriCup qualifiers
SASKATOON, Sask. — Trae Bell-Haynes led the way as Canada dug deep to beat Mexico…
In the news today: Saskatchewan Party to deliver throne speech
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
More people hurt in Quebec road accidents after fall time change, data shows
MONTREAL — As Quebec considers scrapping the semi-annual time change, data from the province’s auto…
Alberta NDP concerned postal strike plan could hinder upcoming byelection
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta’s Opposition NDP says a decision not to mail out voter registration…