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Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…
Armed man arrested in Vancouver after barricading himself in taxi
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Police say more than 25 officers and its K9 unit were deployed…
‘These Games are very unique’: Invictus Games bring community, competition to B.C.
VANCOUVER — Patrick Levis was lost. The Canadian Armed forces major was paralyzed after having…
Latest scale aims to weigh if chubby endangered B.C. marmots have more babies
Vancouver Island marmots can be a little shy when it comes to revealing their weight.…
Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports
It’s been a decades-long tradition in North America, but a Canadian professor of sport management…
UFC returns to Montreal after 10-year absence, schedules UFC 315 for May 10
MONTREAL — The UFC is returning to Montreal after a 10-year absence. The mixed martial…
Canucks trade defenceman Mark Friedman to Predators for future considerations
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks traded depth defenceman Mark Friedman to the Nashville Predators for…
RCMP Black Hawk helicopter patrolling B.C.-U.S. border as part of security plan
VANCOUVER — The RCMP in British Columbia says it has begun using a Black Hawk…
Invictus Games for wounded veterans kicks off in Vancouver with star-studded ceremony
VANCOUVER — Entertainers and dignitaries led by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, officially kicked off…
Frigid weather persists in British Columbia as low temperature records broken
VANCOUVER — Parts of British Columbia are bracing for extreme cold and Arctic outflows well…
Transit workers in British Columbia’s Cowichan Valley launch strike in labour dispute
VANCOUVER — Transit workers in British Columbia’s Cowichan Valley have launched strike action, shutting down…
Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes to miss fourth straight game vs. Leafs
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes will miss a fourth straight game Saturday when…
Prince Harry drops puck ahead of Toronto Maple Leafs-Vancouver Canucks game
VANCOUVER — Prince Harry dropped the puck during a ceremonial opening faceoff before the Vancouver…
Demko leaves Canucks game in first period
VANCOUVER — Vancouver goaltender Thatcher Demko left early in the first period of the Canucks…
B.C. Premier David Eby praises U.S.-Canada ties at Invictus Games opening ceremony
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby did not shy away from mentioning the geopolitical…
Canucks edge Leafs 2-1 on Boeser’s power-play goal
VANCOUVER — Brock Boeser scored on the power play to break a 1-1 tie midway…
Lankinen provides some relief to Canucks in 2-1 win over Leafs
VANCOUVER — With no time to think, Vancouver Canuck goaltender Kevin Lankinen just reacted. Late…
WHL roundup: Leslie nets 5 points as Giants whip Silvertips 6-2
LANGLEY, B.C. — Mazden Leslie had two goals and three assists as the Vancouver Giants…
From bagels to ‘Canadianos,’ Trump tariff threat inspires symbolic acts of patriotism
U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose across-the-board tariffs on Canada — not to mention…
Saving species ‘not rocket science,’ but few faring better than long ago: researcher
Researcher Laurenne Schiller says “it’s not rocket science” that recovery for threatened or endangered species…
‘A lot to get excited about’: NHL stars raring to go at 4 Nations
MONTREAL — Sidney Crosby flashed a wide smile and hoisted the trophy over his head.…
Environment Canada warns Whistler, Howe Sound to see wind chill nearing -20
WHISTLER, B.C. — Dangerous wind chill conditions that have triggered warnings in British Columbia’s North…
Serious head-on crash in B.C. involving ‘erratic’ driver sends three to hospital
ROBERTS CREEK, B.C. — A head-on collision in British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast region has sent…
Man, 18, missing after falling through ice on B.C. lake
SALMON ARM, B.C. — An 18-year-old man is missing after falling through the ice at…