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New coach Jesper Sorensen looking to ‘evolve’ Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER — When Jesper Sorensen looks at the Vancouver Whitecaps, he sees a strong foundation…
Carer says rules deterred her from getting help for B.C. woman who starved to death
BURNABY, B.C. — Florence Girard’s caregiver has told a British Columbia coroner’s inquest she was…
After joining Cavalry FC on loan, Jay Herdman makes move to CPL champion permanent
Jay Herdman, who joined Cavalry FC last season on loan from the Vancouver Whitecaps’ MLS…
Class-action lawsuit accuses Loblaws, Walmart and Sobeys of underweight meat sales
VANCOUVER — A proposed class-action lawsuit launched in British Columbia alleges Loblaws, Walmart Canada and…
Vancouver Canucks set to get defenceman Hronek back vs. Winnipeg Jets
VANCOUVER — Top-pairing defenceman Filip Hronek is expected to return to the lineup when the…
Veteran midfielder Scott puts off retirement to help NSL launch, signs with Ottawa
OTTAWA — Desiree Scott thought retirement from professional soccer sounded good, but her passion for…
Connor nets hat trick, Jets soar past Canucks 6-1
WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor scored a natural hat trick in the first period to spark…
Connor wastes no time netting sixth career hat trick as Jets blitz Canucks 6-1
WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor was glad he and the Winnipeg Jets got some puck luck…
Walmart Canada says underweight meat problem fixed by B.C. supplier
VANCOUVER — Walmart Canada says a third-party supplier that weighed and labelled meat products for…
Professional association of B.C. bylaw workers releases cheeky top calls list
VANCOUVER — The professional association for B.C. bylaw workers says among its top 10 “interesting”…
‘Tears of joy’ at Gaza ceasefire, but protesting groups in Canada say they won’t stop
Vancouver resident Nasser Najjar said he cried tears of joy after hearing that a ceasefire…
In the news today: Carney announces bid, bird flu keeping backyard chickens cooped up
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Vancouver backyard chickens practise social distancing from wild birds amid H5N1 risk
VANCOUVER — Lumpy Eye the chicken has made plenty of friends in her East Vancouver…
CMHC says total housing starts in 2024 up 2% from 2023
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the total number of housing starts in…
Vancouver Rise add star Canadian midfielder Quinn to growing roster
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Rise FC has signed a marquee player, adding Canadian midfielder Quinn to…
David Eby calls Trump tariffs ‘economic war’ that would cost B.C. $69 billion
VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby said British Columbia families face a direct threat from U.S.…
New Canada coach Casey Stoney recalls past encounters with Canada on the pitch
New Canada women’s coach Casey Stoney has vivid memories of facing Canada on the football…
Veteran midfielder Ben Fisk retires, moves into Vancouver FC’s front office
VANCOUVER — Veteran Vancouver FC midfielder Ben Fisk has retired after a 14-year career that…
Mother orca still pushing body of dead calf off Vancouver Island, 10 days after death
VICTORIA — A mother killer whale whose calf died more than two weeks ago has…
George Pearson long-term care home gets new name over his anti-Japanese views
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Coastal Health authority says it has changed the name of a…
Turcotte shines as L.A. Kings hand struggling Vancouver Canucks ugly 5-1 loss
VANCOUVER — Alex Turcotte scored twice and notched an assist as the Los Angeles Kings…
‘We’re sick of it’: Vancouver Canucks searching for answers amid slump
VANCOUVER — A promising season is beginning to slip away for the Vancouver Canucks. The…
Midfielder Quinn excited to create opportunities with NSL’s Vancouver Rise
VANCOUVER — Being a trailblazer is nothing new for Canadian midfielder Quinn. Now the Olympic…
Below-seasonal temperatures coming to B.C., but warmer than 2024 cold snap
VANCOUVER — Below-seasonal temperatures are expected in parts of British Columbia this weekend, a year…