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Vancouver woman loses $120,000 in blessing scam targeting Chinese community
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Police are warning of a blessing scheme that targets the city’s Chinese…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in November. Statistics Canada also…
Why was ‘incredible’ giant cedar cut down, despite B.C.’s big-tree protection law?
Joshua Wright says a yellow cedar tree he photographed last year was “incredible,” the largest…
Civil forfeiture lawsuit seeks seizure of three alleged B.C. Hells Angels clubhouses
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Director of Civil Forfeiture wants to seize three clubhouses from the…
In wake of NSL final loss, AFC Toronto looks to impress at seven-a-side tournament
TORONTO — Coach Marko Milanovic says AFC Toronto needed some time away after its 2-1…
Expansion FC Supra du Quebec adds to its roster with top two picks in U Sports draft
Expansion FC Supra du Quebec took University of Montreal midfielder Calin Calaidjoglu with the first…
Canadian rugby sevens women kick off revamped HSBC SVNS season in Dubai
A new-look Canadian women’s rugby sevens side kicks off the revamped HSBC SVNS season on…
RCMP say no survivors in plane crash near Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO — RCMP say no one has survived a plane crash on Vancouver Island near…
B.C. man charged with money laundering after illegal gaming house bust
SURREY — A man from Esquimalt, B.C., is facing money laundering charges after an investigation…
‘December to remember’: Winter will get off to an abrupt start, Weather Network says
Blasts of frigid Arctic air could send temperatures tumbling in December and herald the arrival…
Canucks take losing streak into matchup with the Ducks
Vancouver Canucks (9-12-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (14-7-1, in the Pacific Division)…
Expansion side San Diego beats Minnesota United 1-0 to advance to Western Conference final
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Anders Dreyer scored in the second half and Pablo Sisniega made…
Vancouver Whitecaps to face expansion side San Diego FC in Western Conference final
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps will go on the road this weekend for the MLS…
B.C. woman sentenced to 18 months in jail for money laundering in “milestone” case
Securing a guilty plea in a British Columbia money laundering case that dates back to…
Stopping overdoses like bailing a boat with a thimble, B.C. court hears
VANCOUVER — The co-founder of a Vancouver “compassion club” that bought heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine…
Lions to host Elks, Stampeders in Kelowna, B.C., as Vancouver hosts FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions will face the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders in Kelowna,…
TRENDING NOW: Flying baby’s peek-a-boo giggles
There is nothing in the world that can put a smile on your face like a giggling baby.
Carissa Norsten named captain of Canadian women’s rugby sevens side
Carissa Norsten, named U-Sports’ women’s rugby player of the year last month, will captain Canada…
Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson named NHL’s first star of the week
NEW YORK — Calgary defenceman Rasmus Andersson has been named the NHL’s first star of…
Flames riding hot streak after Maloney pushes back against quitting on season
VANCOUVER — The Calgary Flames have delivered their best results of the year after team…
In the news today: Joly heads to South Korea to meet with Hanwha
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Malenstyn shines, Luukkonen blocks 28 as Sabres top East-leading Hurricanes 4-1
Beck Malenstyn scored a spectacular goal, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves and the Buffalo Sabres…
Flames push win streak to three games with 5-2 victory over Canucks
VANCOUVER — Rasmus Andersson had three assists as the Calgary Flames pushed their longest winning…
Flames beat Canucks 5-2 to finish back-to-back set with 3rd straight win
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Dustin Wolf made 28 saves, defenseman Rasmus Andersson helped set…