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Lions pounce on Elks 32-14 for second straight win
EDMONTON — The B.C. Lions looked like a team in complete control on Sunday. Nathan…
The sky’s the limit when it comes to hospitality packages for 2026 World Cup
TORONTO — Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are now available for Canadians, although only…
FIFA says applications for first World Cup ticket draw will open Sept. 10
TORONTO — Soccer fans looking to take in the 2026 World Cup will be able…
Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks
While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke,…
2026 World Cup’s contingency plans for wildfire smoke risks remain unclear
TORONTO (AP) — The 2026 World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United…
Here’s a list of June inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says.…
Drug use sees parole revoked for Kerry Sim, who killed B.C. teen Reena Virk in 1997
VANCOUVER — Day parole has been revoked for the woman who drowned Victoria teenager Reena…
Evacuation order rescinded for wildfire near Princeton, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Residents of nearly 30 properties near Princeton, B.C., who were forced to evacuate…
Immigration minister won’t say if Canada considering barring British, Irish rappers
OTTAWA — A prominent Jewish organization is pushing for Canada to deny entry to two…
B.C. facing more adverse drought conditions this year as warm, dry weather expected
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s minister in charge of water is asking residents to do everything…
Woman severely burned by substance in ‘intentional act’ in Langley, B.C., police say
LANGLEY — Police in Metro Vancouver say they have yet to identify a suspect in…
Federal investigators deployed to probe WestJet engine fire at Vancouver airport
VANCOUVER — Federal investigators have been deployed to Vancouver International Airport after a “small engine…
How a tree-killing beetle chose wrong human to fly into, revealing presence in B.C.
VANCOUVER — The tiny beetle could scarcely have picked a worse human to fly into.…
Anand says Indo-Pacific strategy will have economic focus but maintain values
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the economy is becoming the primary focus…
NCAA decision has the potential to alter junior hockey and with it the pipelines that feed the NHL
Boston University sophomore Aiden Celebrini has no regrets over the decision he reached at 16…
NCAA decision has the potential to alter junior hockey and with it the pipelines that feed the NHL
Boston University sophomore Aiden Celebrini has no regrets over the decision he reached at 16…
Rutherford ‘surprised’ as Tocchet taps out as Canucks head coach after turbulent year
VANCOUVER — It’s not where they were expecting to be, but the Vancouver Canucks will…
‘I can trust myself’: Olympic fencing medal brings confidence for Canada’s Harvey
VANCOUVER — Eleanor Harvey made history when she stepped onto the podium in Paris. Winning…
Seattle joins Vancouver into PWHL, second expansion franchise revealed
Seattle joins Vancouver as the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s expansion teams next season. The PWHL…
PWHL announces Seattle for 2nd expansion franchise, plans to add 2 more by 2026-27, AP source says
The PWHL is expanding to eight teams next season by adding Seattle as its second…
Veteran forward Karen Paquin returns for Canada’s Pacific Four Series title defence
Veteran forward Karen Paquin makes her first Canadian start since the 2021 Rugby World Cup…
Canada Soccer Hall of Fame welcomes Sinclair, Matheson in Class of 2025
Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair and Northern Super League co-founder Diana Matheson lead the Canada…
CF Montreal defeats Toronto FC in a penalty shootout in Telus Canadian Championship
TORONTO — CF Montreal recorded its first win of the season in dramatic fashion Wednesday,…
Canadian women take on the U.S. as they start their journey toward Rugby World Cup
The Canadian women open defence of their Pacific Four Series title against the U.S. in…