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The Latest: Tsunami warnings lifted in most places
A tsunami sent waves into parts of Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast…
Pope marks 50th anniversary of Cold War-era deal on security and human rights
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called for a renewed commitment to diplomacy…
Heat, lightning spark dozens of new fires in B.C., prompting evacuations and alerts
Dozens of new wildfires have been sparked in British Columbia, in a surge associated with…
“Not out of the woods yet,” BC Wildfire Service warns of very dynamic fire situations
Tens of thousands of lightning strikes across British Columbia since Wednesday have created “a very…
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces support measures for softwood lumber industry
KELOWNA — The federal government is setting up a safety net of loans, product-development grants…
Blaze near Cathedral Grove, but B.C. fire service says ancient forest not at risk
Vancouver Island photographer Colby Rex O’Neill has had restless nights as a wildfire burns less…
Seattle NHL team’s mascot has a close encounter with a brown bear during video shoot in Alaska
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and the team’s blue-haired troll mascot had…
U.S. ambassador says wildfires offer a reminder of countries’ shared challenges
OTTAWA — U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said Tuesday that Canada’s recent wildfires offer…
Canucks sign forward Vitali Kravtsov to one-year, two-way contract
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Vitali Kravtsov to a one-year, two-way contract,…
Woman dies in head-on crash in Langford on Vancouver Island
A 34-year-old woman has been killed in a head-on crash on Vancouver Island after witnesses…
Vancouver officers cleared in arrest that led to suspect’s broken wrist
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s police watchdog group has cleared Vancouver police officers of wrongdoing in…
Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit Kelowna, B.C., Tuesday
KELOWNA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Kelowna, B.C., for an…
CF Montreal profits from Philadelphia Union transfer deal for forward Milan Iloski
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Union acquired striker Milan Iloski from Denmark’s FC Nordsjælland on Tuesday…
Carney toured Canadian Navy facility as B.C. visit continued Monday
NANOOSE BAY — Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his visit to British Columbia on Monday…
In the news today: Carney scheduled to visit B.C. Interior Tuesday
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Harbour Cruises vessel ran aground off Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Harbour Cruises says one passenger was injured after its “flagship” sightseeing vessel ran…
Police received ‘multiple’ calls before Ladysmith, B.C., crash sent two to hospital
LADYSMITH — Police on Vancouver Island say they’ve arrested a driver after a head-on crash…
Prime Minister Mark Carney attends Vancouver Pride parade after meeting with premier
VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised attendees at Vancouver’s Pride parade Sunday after meeting…
Doctors, lawyers, artists and First Nations leaders named to the Order of B.C.
VICTORIA — Doctors, athletes, artists and First Nations and business leaders are all among the…
‘Decades of memories’: crews prioritize homes in Vancouver Island wildfire fight
The more than 80-year-old cabin by Cameron Lake holds memories of six generations. It was…
Forecasters predict Prairie wildfire smoke could cause hazy skies across Canada
Wildfire smoke from the Prairies was forecast Sunday to fill many of the skies from…
Allen scores first NSL goal to help Tides net 1-1 tie with Roses
HALIFAX — Amanda Allen struck in the 73rd minute for the host Halifax Tides in…
Wildfire grows, evacuation order expands to nearly 400 properties on Vancouver Island
Nearly 400 properties on Vancouver Island, as well as a provincial park, have been ordered…
JP Saxe’s North American tour cancelled over low ticket sales despite online appeal
TORONTO — A Toronto singer-songwriter who was set to tour North America this fall says…