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Family says man received MAID on psychiatric day pass, files wrongful-death lawsuit
VANCOUVER — The family of a 52-year-old man who received medical assistance in dying while…
In the news today: Justin Trudeau to shuffle his cabinet today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup…
Slow fashion houses embrace made-to-order to reduce waste
TORONTO — On occasion, fashion designer and clothier Katelyn Woodburn is accused of running a…
Fake nurse’s ‘deep seated dishonesty’ adds four more years to prison term: B.C. judge
VANCOUVER — A fake nurse who “used a weapon each time she inserted a needle”…
BC Civil Liberties Association calls for review of MAID legislation
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is calling on the provincial and federal…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new lieutenant-governor for B.C.
VICTORIA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of longtime businesswoman and philanthropist…
B.C. mayor gets calls from across Canada about ‘crazy’ plan to recruit doctors
A British Columbia community’s “out-of-the-box” plan to ease its family doctor shortage by hiring physicians…
Second body found after mudslide last weekend hits B.C. coastline
VANCOUVER — Squamish RCMP say emergency crews have recovered the body of a second person…
Two killed, one injured in Metro Vancouver vehicle crash
BURNABY, B.C. — Two people are dead after a major vehicle crash in Metro Vancouver…
Senators top Canucks 5-4 in OT, goalie Leevi Merilainen earns first NHL win
VANCOUVER — More than 20 months after making his NHL debut, Ottawa Senators goalie Leevi…
Canadiens riding three-game win streak ahead of long stretch away from home
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens are on a season-best win streak ahead of their longest…
Ottawa Senators extend win streak with 5-4 OT victory over Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER — Jake Sanderson scored 15 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators stretched their…
‘We need to win’: Vancouver Canucks battling frustration amid slump
VANCOUVER — Frustration is beginning to creep in for the Vancouver Canucks. With a 5-4…
Facing hometown Canucks ‘a bit surreal’ for Sharks rookie Celebrini
VANCOUVER — Macklin Celebrini grew up dreaming of playing NHL hockey at Rogers Arena. On…
The rent-a-friend industry is booming among Canada’s Chinese diaspora
Beijia Ge’s work duties change on an hourly basis. The Kingston, Ont., resident might be…
In the news today: Green Party leader reflects on chaotic week
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
CN Rail cleans up after derailment plunges cars carrying grain into Fraser River
VANCOUVER — A derailment has sent rail cars carrying grain plunging into the Fraser River,…
B.C. man charged over tractor crash with police during 2023 anti-SOGI protest
SURREY, B.C. — Mounties say a Chilliwack, B.C., man has been charged with three criminal…
Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk
BURNABY, B.C. — A union representing striking aviation fuel workers in British Columbia is warning…
Court rules B.C. law to push through Vancouver housing project is unconstitutional
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled that a law passed by the…
Pettersson scores a pair as Canucks sink Sharks 4-3
VANCOUVER — Elias Pettersson scored goals 44 seconds apart in the second period — the…
Canucks hoping to heal, relax and refocus during brief break
VANCOUVER — The bright glow of a two-goal performance by Elias Pettersson was dimmed a…
After decades in the gnar, B.C. mountain biking royalty go beyond the extreme
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — Betty Birrell expertly guides her mountain bike over an elevated wooden…