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Ex-pilot called himself Messiah on climate-change mission, day before alleged hijack
VANCOUVER — The day before the suspected hijacking of a light aircraft triggered a security…
B.C. Health Ministry restores drug funding for girl with rare disease
VICTORIA — The mother of a nine-year-old Vancouver Island girl who has an extremely rare…
How Vancouver’s urban orcas create connections and community among followers
VANCOUVER — Chatchawan Jaksuwong says he used to feel empty when he looked at the…
In the news today: Jasper fire report cites provincial interference
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Drug body members quit, B.C. minister apologizes to family of girl with rare disease
VICTORIA — Four members of British Columbia’s Expensive Drugs for Rare Diseases Committee have resigned…
Abdu, Sauvé score in 2-1 Montreal Roses win over AFC Toronto in NSL
TORONTO — Latifah Abdu and Mégane Sauvé each scored a goal to lift Montreal Roses…
B.C. health minister praises U.S. recruitment, says 780 applications in 2 months
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s health minister says the province has received almost 780 job applications…
Blue Bombers look to avenge lone loss as Stampeders roll into Winnipeg
Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers get another shot at the Calgary Stampeders. Two…
No tsunami threat to B.C. after 7.3 earthquake off Alaska’s panhandle
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s emergency information agency says there is no tsunami threat to the…
Man charged with impersonating North Vancouver Mountie
NORTH VANCOUVER — Mounties in North Vancouver say a man has been charged after allegedly…
E-scooter injuries are on the rise among both kids and adults, data and doctors say
TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says e-scooter injuries are on the rise…
‘I feel young again’: Running back James Butler hitting new highs with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER — James Butler doesn’t mind standing outside of the spotlight. And on a B.C.…
B.C. Health officials set up mosquito traps in the Sea to Sky region for study
VANCOUVER — Mosquito traps have been set up across the Sea-to-Sky region in British Columbia…
Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps look for repeat performance in Austin
VANCOUVER — Austin, Texas, will always be a special place for Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ali…
PWHL unveils expansion draft, signing rules for newest teams in Vancouver and Seattle
TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s newest expansion teams in Vancouver and Seattle will…
Canada Soccer names preliminary 60-man roster for this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup
Canada has filed its preliminary roster for next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, a 60-man list…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch understands why some fans may not want to travel to US for Gold Cup
Canada coach Jesse Marsch understands some of his team’s supporters might not want to travel…
Vancouver Whitecaps not discounting Valour FC heading into Canadian Championship
The Vancouver Whitecaps heard analysts’ predictions ahead of the Major League Soccer season. Pundits mused…
Mboko advances to second round of French Open qualifying tournament
PARIS — Rising tennis star Victoria Mboko moved a step closer to qualifying for her…
Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott set for international farewell in Winnipeg hometown
Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott, in her international swansong, leads the Canadian roster for a pair…
Changes looming for Montreal Victoire with PWHL expansion ahead
MONTREAL — Erin Ambrose said the hardest part of the Victoire’s playoff exit was knowing…
Vancouver Whitecaps draw Valour FC 2-2 in Canadian Championship quarterfinals
WINNIPEG — Rocco Romeo gave his dad an unexpected birthday gift on Tuesday. The Valour…
Canada invites Manchester United teenager to take part in camp as training player
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has invited 18-year-old Manchester United academy forward Gabriele Biancheri to train…
Pacific Four Series title up for grabs as Canada women wrap up tournament play
Canada takes on Australia in its Pacific Four Series rugby finale Friday at Suncorp Stadium…