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Two-time MVP Steve Nash joins Phoenix Suns as senior adviser
PHOENIX (AP) — Former Phoenix Suns star Steve Nash is joining the franchise as a…
CFL under fire for new changes, some fans say it makes the game more American
The CFL has come under some fire by one of its more notable names. The…
Health minister Osborne says B.C. recruited more than 140 health U.S. care staff
VICTORIA — British Columbia Health Minister Josie Osborne says the province is “doing very well”…
B.C. public workers’ strike expands to liquor, cannabis distribution warehouses
DELTA — Liquor and cannabis warehouses in British Columbia are now behind picket lines as…
Canadian forward Sophie de Goede nominated for Women’s World Rugby Player of the Year
Canadian forward Sophie de Goede, who has been an impact player at the Women’s World…
Michael Kim wins French Open for first title in 7 years. LPGA Tour washed out in Arkansas
PARIS (AP) — Michael Kim holed a 15-foot par putt on the last hole for…
Canadian men’s 4×100-metre relay team takes silver at world athletics championships
TOKYO — Canada fell short of going back-to-back years on top of the podium in…
WHL roundup: Dean, O’Neil lead Oil Kings to 4-1 win over Rebels
EDMONTON — Dylan Dean and Andrew O’Neil each had a goal and assist as the…
Canada’s Marco Arop takes bronze men’s in 800 metres at world athletics championships
TOKYO — Marco Arop missed out on a gold-medal repeat. The Canadian track star also…
Photos showcase individuality alongside performance at the world athletics championships in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Amid the power and speed of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo,…
Carney’s pledge to trim public service through attrition is ‘misleading’: union
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise to cut the public service through attrition is…
Lions roar in Calgary, Nathan Rourke uses legs and arm in 52-23 win over Stampeders
CALGARY — B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke’s legs were as lethal as his arm Friday…
WHL roundup: Brown scores twice, Warriors down Wheat Kings 6-4
BRANDON — Casey Brown scored twice as the Moose Jaw Warriors topped the Brandon Wheat…
Trump wraps up UK state visit with gratitude for his hosts while largely sidestepping tough issues
AYLESBURY, England (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was “tremendously thankful” for…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Victoria radio host Al Ferraby charged with two counts of child luring
VICTORIA — A longtime morning radio host in Greater Victoria, who is also well known…
Lichen, logging, land rights: Complex forces play out in fate of ancient B.C. forest
A shaggy, cool-green lichen hangs from the trunk of a tree in a forest on…
RCMP in Langford, B.C., say man arrested in sex assault of girl on school grounds
LANGFORD — Mounties in Langford, B.C., say they’ve arrested a 21-year-old man after a girl…
Photos show President Donald Trump during his second state visit to Britain
WINDSOR, England (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is in the United Kingdom for a…
Escalation of B.C. public service strike hits citizens’ services and gaming branch
BURNABY — Public service workers in British Columbia are again escalating job action, picketing a…
Vernon Adams Jr. faces his former team when Stamps take on Lions
Vernon Adams Jr. finally gets to face his former team. The Calgary Stampeders (8-4) come…
One of the rarest birds in the world finds a city sanctuary in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Critically endangered yellow-crested cockatoos found an unexpected sanctuary among Hong Kong…
In the news today: Carney in Mexico, protesting Ottawa’s agenda, B.C. lichen at risk
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
The Latest: Trump enjoys royal pageantry during unprecedented second UK state visit
President Donald Trump relished the glow of a British royal spectacle Wednesday, greeted at Windsor…