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Scoring change moves Atletico Ottawa forward Sam Salter into CPL record book
OTTAWA — A scoring change has moved Atletico Ottawa striker Sam Salter into the Canadian…
Björn Borg tells the AP his prostate cancer is in remission after 2024 operation
NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis great Björn Borg reveals in the last chapter of his…
Veteran winger Junior Hoilett back in camp with Canada, adding experience and quality
With 65 international caps and a wealth of club experience, Junior Hoilett brings a lot…
Accused in jailhouse killing of serial killer Robert Pickton to plead guilty: Crown
MONTREAL — The man accused of killing convicted serial killer Robert Pickton in a jailhouse…
Tyson Beukeboom to become Canada’s most-capped rugby player at World Cup
Canadian lock Tyson Beukeboom will become Canada’s most-capped rugby player Saturday when she earns cap…
B.C. hits Canadian September heat record again as smoke warnings persist
VANCOUVER — Temperatures in British Columbia have hit all-time Canadian record levels for the month…
Health warnings as minister says shroud of wildfire smoke set to worsen in B.C.
VANCOUVER — British Columbians are being told to prepare themselves for the worsening of a…
Passenger rescued after going overboard on BC Ferries sailing from Tsawwassen
VICTORIA — A passenger was rescued after going overboard during a BC Ferries sailing that…
World Cup tickets initially to cost $60-$6,730 but could fluctuate with dynamic pricing
MIAMI (AP) — Ticket prices for next year’s World Cup will range initially from $60…
Angelina Jolie, Idris Elba, Ryan Reynolds among celebs expected in Toronto for TIFF
TORONTO — Selfie-seeking film buffs get ready: an influx of A-listers is expected to arrive…
Helicopter with B.C. wildfire crew makes forced landing near Pemberton
A helicopter carrying a wildfire attack crew had to make a forced landing in a…
The ticket window for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to open. Here’s how it works.
Buying tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to take patience, research and…
Cristian Roldan added to US roster for friendlies against South Korea and Japan
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Midfielder Cristian Roldan was added Wednesday to the U.S. roster for…
Communities across Western Canada face smoke warnings due to wildfires
VANCOUVER — Smoke from wildfires continues to cause worries across much of the West. In…
Phone services, including the 911 landline, down in northern Vancouver Island
PORT MCNEILL — Residents in parts of northern Vancouver Island are without landline and cellphone…
Unionized workers for ferry service between Nanaimo and mainland seek first contract
VANCOUVER — The company that runs the Hullo Ferries service between downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo…
Talks seek ways to restart negotiations with B.C. government workers: minister
As thousands of British Columbia government workers hit the picket lines Tuesday, the province’s finance…
Driver fined more than $1,000 after fleeing Vancouver Island police
COLWOOD — RCMP on Vancouver Island say a 43-year-old Victoria man has been hit with…
Federal NDP launches leadership race
OTTAWA — The federal NDP officially launched the race to find its next leader on…
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod announces retirement in wake of season-ending injury
Erin McLeod, the oldest player in the Northern Super League, has announced her retirement in…
Flames add Dave Lowry as assistant with Brad Larsen not returning to team
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames named Dave Lowry one of their assistant coaches on Tuesday.…
Canada’s Westlake comes out of para hockey retirement, seeks sixth Paralympic Games
CALGARY — A man who knows what it takes to win a Paralympic hockey gold…
Canadian defender Derek Cornelius joins Glasgow Rangers on season-long loan
Canadian international defender Derek Cornelius has joined Scotland’s Glasgow Rangers on a season-long loan from…
No matter what position he plays, Richie Laryea a driving force for Toronto FC
TORONTO — It took Toronto FC’s Richie Laryea under seven minutes to get under CF…