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Civil forfeiture lawsuit seeks seizure of three alleged B.C. Hells Angels clubhouses
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Director of Civil Forfeiture wants to seize three clubhouses from the…
Bascoe leads Villanova against Georgetown after 24-point showing
Villanova Wildcats (6-2) at Georgetown Hoyas (5-2) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova…
While wins have been rare at Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men have made their mark
While wins have been hard to come at the Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men…
Generations of Indigenous leaders brace for a new battle over another pipeline
OTTAWA — For some First Nations leaders, the prospect of conflict with provincial and federal…
Police increase presence after threat made against three Nanaimo, B.C., schools
NANAIMO — Police in Nanaimo, B.C., are stepping up their presence at three local high…
Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings
SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings for…
In wake of NSL final loss, AFC Toronto looks to impress at seven-a-side tournament
TORONTO — Coach Marko Milanovic says AFC Toronto needed some time away after its 2-1…
Expansion FC Supra du Quebec adds to its roster with top two picks in U Sports draft
Expansion FC Supra du Quebec took University of Montreal midfielder Calin Calaidjoglu with the first…
Eby brands pipeline ‘energy vampire’ as First Nations vow it will never happen
British Columbia Premier David Eby and First Nations have thrown up a wall of opposition…
Canadian rugby sevens women kick off revamped HSBC SVNS season in Dubai
A new-look Canadian women’s rugby sevens side kicks off the revamped HSBC SVNS season on…
RCMP say no survivors in plane crash near Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO — RCMP say no one has survived a plane crash on Vancouver Island near…
B.C. man charged with money laundering after illegal gaming house bust
SURREY — A man from Esquimalt, B.C., is facing money laundering charges after an investigation…
‘December to remember’: Winter will get off to an abrupt start, Weather Network says
Blasts of frigid Arctic air could send temperatures tumbling in December and herald the arrival…
Court dismisses lawsuit accusing Manitoba Métis leader of wrongdoing
OTTAWA — The Manitoba Métis Federation is celebrating an Ontario Superior Court decision that found…
Rice takes on Illinois State
Illinois State Redbirds (4-1) vs. Rice Owls (3-2) Carolina, Puerto Rico; Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. EST…
Premier Eby tells Carney it’s unacceptable B.C. has been cut out of pipeline talks
VICTORIA — For a project he says “doesn’t actually exist,” there was a lot British…
Norwegian defence company pitches Ottawa as Arctic partner in sub procurement
OTTAWA — As the international competition for Canada’s lucrative submarine contract heats up, a Norwegian…
Carissa Norsten named captain of Canadian women’s rugby sevens side
Carissa Norsten, named U-Sports’ women’s rugby player of the year last month, will captain Canada…
Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings
SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings for…
Teams work through the night in search of bear after B.C. attack
Teams of British Columbia conservation officers rotated throughout the night to search for a grizzly…
Columbia’s Zhang makes history while repeating as NCAA singles champion in tennis
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Michael Zheng of Columbia became the ninth men’s tennis player to…
Mexico’s bullied pageant contestant gets payback by capturing Miss Universe crown
BANGKOK (AP) — Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday,…
Fire prompts evacuations at UN climate talks in Brazil, and 13 people suffer smoke inhalation
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — A fire briefly spread through pavilions being used for U.N. climate…
B.C. government ‘dashes’ out digital tool to help build homes faster
VICTORIA — British Columbia is launching a free, new digital tool aimed at helping developers…