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Yukon told of ‘potential leak’ from toxic pond at failed Eagle Gold mine
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it has been told there is a “potential leak”…
‘Support better care’: Advocates argue need for mental health emergency service
Khalil Dorival knows what it’s like to feel lonely. The Toronto-based mental health advocate has…
CBSA says it acted in ‘good faith’ detaining solar panels in forced labour probe
VANCOUVER — The Canada Border Services Agency says it acted lawfully and in “good faith”…
Trail closed in Nanaimo, B.C., for public safety after ‘aggressive’ cougar sightings
NANAIMO, B.C. — The Regional District of Nanaimo in British Columbia says it’s temporarily closing…
Special prosecutor appointed in case involving relative of B.C. provincial judge
VICTORIA — The BC Prosecution Service says it has appointed a special prosecutor in a…
WHL roundup: Heidt helps Cougars claw past improving Giants 4-2
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Riley Heidt had a goal and two assists and the Prince…
B.C. basketball team to skip games over alleged mistreatment of trans player
NANAIMO, B.C. — A group of collegiate basketball players in B.C. say they will not…
British Columbia basketball team to skip games over alleged mistreatment of transgender player
NANAIMO, British Columbia (AP) — A group of college basketball players in Canada say they…
Coach believes Canada women on right track ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England
It’s a big year for the Canadian women’s rugby team, with the World Cup set…
B.C. orders masks for hospitals, care facilities as flu, respiratory illness increase
VICTORIA — Medical masks are again required in British Columbia health-care facilities as provincial authorities…
Booze-free ‘liquor’ stores offer options, as some B.C. craft brewers decline and fall
VANCOUVER — Whatever your tipple, Angela Hansen’s liquor store on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive has stock…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in December. Statistics Canada also…
Canada leaves for Perth HSBC SVNS stop bolstered by return of former captain
The Canadian women’s rugby sevens team was scheduled to leave late Friday for Australia and…
Cybersecurity breach of Nova Scotia school system could have financial impact
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Education Department has asked for help from IBM as it investigates…
Sidney Morin scores twice, powering the Boston Fleet to 2-1 OT win over the Ottawa Charge
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Sidney Morin scored her second goal of the game 1:45 into…
Morin scores twice, powering Boston Fleet to 2-1 OT win over Ottawa Charge
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge suffered a bit of a power outage Saturday. Sidney Morin…
WHL roundup: Halaburda helps Giants beat Rockets 6-4
LANGLEY, B.C. — Ty Halaburda scored twice and Colton Roberts had a goal and assist…
Liberal leadership race: A look at the potential candidates
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a…
Elections BC hasn’t called in RCMP as Conservatives seek police probe of Surrey race
VICTORIA — Elections BC says it hasn’t asked the RCMP to investigate a complaint from…
Ecotour grizzlies less likely to encounter conflict with humans, B.C. study suggests
Grizzly bears that visited ecotourism areas along a river on the province’s central coast were…
Jaime Battiste first Indigenous candidate to join Liberal leadership race
OTTAWA — Jaime Battiste says that if he can’t be the most powerful and wealthy…
WHL roundup: Wheat Kings edge Royals, Chiefs thump Rockets, Rebels’ skid stretches
VICTORIA — A last-minute goal from Jaxon Jacobson lifted the Brandon Wheat Kings to a…
Unmarked graves: Supreme Court won’t hear Mohawk Mothers appeal over McGill expansion
MONTREAL — The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear an appeal from Indigenous…
Indigenous leaders, barred from premiers meeting, want in on Canada-U.S. talks
OTTAWA — Three national Indigenous leaders say Indigenous Peoples should be at the centre of…