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Parent grateful for community support after soccer coach — and $40,000 — disappear
EDMONTON — An Edmonton mother says she’s thrilled to see the community rally to support…
Two men arrested for fake taxi scam targeting B.C. universities, shopping centres
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Metro Vancouver Transit Police say two men from Ontario have been…
B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province’s lowest-paid workers are getting a wage…
Recent B.C. earthquakes linked to fracking as regulator tightens oversight
The British Columbia Energy Regulator has toughened its oversight of what it calls “induced” seismic…
Major storm moves into N.L., another one on its way to Ontario and Quebec
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The eastern half of the country is forecast to be hit…
Cars new and old subject to theft in Alberta as methods become more sophisticated
CALGARY — Police in Alberta say auto thefts are becoming more sophisticated and owners should…
B.C. Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid to revive a class-action…
Urban deer a target as B.C. government, cities try to curb wasting disease
CRANBROOK, B.C. — The B.C. government along with the southeastern cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley…
Travel woes, player sickness doesn’t trip up teams to start Tournament of Hearts
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Two teams overcame travel hiccups and another the loss of a…
Three killed, one seriously injured in crash on Metro Vancouver bridge
SURREY, B.C. — Three people have died and a fourth is being treated for life-threatening…
Quebec’s St-Georges steals way to win, grubby brooms at Tournament of Hearts
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Laurie St-Georges’ eyes widened when informed that seven stolen ends in…
Chinese skier Fanghui wins in Calgary, finishes tied for Crystal Globe with Atkin
CALGARY — The race to win the women’s freestyle ski halfpipe Crystal Globe went down…
WHL roundup: Giants rally to knock off Royals 4-3 in shootout
LANGLEY, B.C. — Adam Titlbach scored the only goal of a three-round shootout to lift…
Homan, Einarson rising to the top early in Scotties Tournament of Hearts
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Rachel Homan’s curling team battled both the ice and Kayla Skrlik’s…
Suspect arrested after unprovoked stranger attacks in B.C.
SURREY, B.C. — Police is Surrey B.C., say they have arrested a suspect believed to…
Homan keeps rolling while others jockey for playoff spots at Hearts
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Rachel Homan’s team remained unbeaten at the Canadian women’s curling championship…
Alexandre Da Rocha, Canada’s newly appointed women’s futsal coach, looking for talent
Alexandre Da Rocha has a busy schedule ahead. As the newly named, first-ever Canadian women’s…
Panthers running back Hubbard optimistic better times lie ahead for NFL franchise
It was a breakout season, but not one Chuba Hubbard is prepared to hang his…
B.C. LifeLabs prepares for rotating closures after notice of strike
VANCOUVER — LifeLabs in British Columbia says some of its more than 100 centres will…
Driver charged with not stopping in fatal pedestrian crash in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. — A 26-year-old man from Nanaimo, B.C., has been charged in a fatal…
Seven male suspects sought in B.C. theft of more than $2,400 in fragrances
RICHMOND, B.C. — Police in Richmond, B.C., are searching for seven suspects in an alleged…
Poilievre sticks with ‘axe the tax,’ adds policy details to slogans as election nears
OTTAWA — The Conservatives’ favourite slogan — “axe the tax” — has been a rallying…
WHL roundup: Giants pounce on Cougars to net 7-2 win
LANGLEY, B.C. — Tyus Sparks, Connor Levis and Adam Titlbach each scored twice and the…
With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s government has depicted the province on a battle footing against the…