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Rugby community hopes Canada’s World Cup run inspires future players
VANCOUVER — Tears rolled down Charity Williams’ cheeks as she watched Canada’s women’s rugby team…
England winning streak faces ultimate test from Canada in Women’s Rugby World Cup final
LONDON (AP) — England win so routinely that one third of its Women’s Rugby World…
In the news today: Postal workers on strike, Carney in U.K., Chinese EV tariff review
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Seattle Sounders take on the Vancouver Whitecaps in conference matchup
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (16-6-8, second in the Western Conference) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (12-9-9, sixth…
Canada, England face off in heavyweight final at Women’s Rugby World Cup
Canada puts its fast-paced, physical brand of rugby up against a well-oiled winning machine in…
‘I did it for the victims’: Robert Pickton’s killer tells court during guilty plea
MONTREAL — An inmate admitted on Thursday he murdered Robert Pickton in prison because the…
Philpot twins set for second CFL matchup as Alouettes host Stampeders
MONTREAL — Colleen Purcell is torn over who to cheer for — quite literally. The…
TSB to send investigators to site of plane accident in Lillooet, B.C.
RICHMOND — The Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a crash involving a small plane…
Meet Maple the Moose, Canada’s mascot for the FIFA 2026 World Cup
Move over Bullwinkle. Maple the Moose is here. FIFA announced Thursday that Maple, a red-clad…
PM’s adviser says India committed to co-operating with police investigations
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s national security adviser says India has “absolutely” committed to…
B.C. fugitive, gangland killer arrested in Qatar: police
SURREY — A gangland killer who escaped from a British Columbia jail in 2022 has…
Brian White’s late goal gives Whitecaps a draw with Portland
VANCOUVER — Forward Brian White says with everything going on, it’s a great time to…
Canucks’ Hoglander scores before exiting in 3-1 pre-season win over Flames
ABBOTSFORD — Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Hoglander scored the opener but later exited in a…
Brian White scores in 88th and Whitecaps extend unbeaten streak to 7 with 1-1 draw versus Timbers
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brian White scored in the 88th minute for his 15th…
Seattle Kraken defeat Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in NHL pre-season
EDMONTON — Luke Morrison and Ben Meyers had a goal and an assist each as…
India’s new top envoy in Canada starts term as signs emerge of a thaw in relations
OTTAWA — India’s new high commissioner to Canada officially started his job on Wednesday at…
Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin takes leave of absence after father’s death
EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin is taking a leave of absence after his…
Starter Alexander poised to return for Montreal Alouettes to face Calgary Stampeders
It appears the Montreal Alouettes have their starter back. Quarterback Davis Alexander, who has missed…
B.C. government scientists at Ministry of Resources expand strike action
VICTORIA — Scientists working at British Columbia’s Ministry of Water, Land and Resources are expanding…
No. 1 versus No. 2: A look at the Canada-England Rugby World Cup matchup
The two best women’s rugby teams in the world, No. 1 England and No, 2…
Nine NHL teams have a new coach. Here’s what to expect from the changes
When Mike Sullivan’s time in Pittsburgh came to an end after nearly a decade behind…
Sturko’s dismissal from B.C. Conservatives shrinks party’s appeal, analyst says
VICTORIA — A political expert said the expulsion from the B.C. Conservative caucus of Elenore…
Finance minister Bailey says current plans to cut the deficit “won’t bend the curve”
VICTORIA — B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says government’s plan to find $1.5 billion in…
High-risk sex offender Randall Hopley will live in Vancouver, police warn
VANCOUVER — A high-profile sex offender has been released from prison to live in Vancouver…