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Canada’s Mboko falls in straight sets to Muchova in Qatar Open final
DOHA — Canada’s Victoria Mboko fell 6-4, 7-5 to Czechia’s Karolina Muchova in the women’s…
Canada’s Victoria Mboko advances to Qatar Open final, secures top 10 ranking
DOHA — Canada’s Victoria Mboko will play for the title at the Qatar Open and…
Britain’s High Court says government acted illegally in outlawing protest group Palestine Action
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s High Court ruled Friday that the government’s decision to outlaw the…
Advocates, experts warn against vilifying transgender people in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting
Advocates and experts are warning about the danger of vilifying an entire demographic based on…
Fact File: No evidence of trans shooter ‘epidemic’ in Canada, U.S.
Social media posts claiming a “pattern” or “epidemic” of transgender mass shooters spread online after…
Canada’s Victoria Mboko upsets Elena Rybakina to reach Qatar Open semifinals
DOHA — It’s off to the semifinals at the Qatar Open tennis tournament for Canadian…
House of Commons holds moment of silence for victims of B.C. shooting
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament held a moment of silence on Wednesday, and party leaders…
World leaders send condolences to Tumbler Ridge in wake of deadly school shooting
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he has heard from a number of…
Mboko through to quarterfinals of Qatar Open after upset win over Andreeva
DOHA — Rising Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko is through to the quarterfinals of the…
Conservatives table motion on refugee claims in response to extortion wave
OTTAWA — The Conservatives introduced a motion Tuesday calling on the government to bar non-citizens…
Canada’s Mboko dispatches Zvonareva in straight sets at Qatar Open
DOHA — Canada’s Victoria Mboko made quick work of former world No. 2 Vera Zvonareva…
Cascadia movement has roots in the past, but does B.C. separatism have a future?
VICTORIA — In 2017, Cory Pahl was a candidate for the Cascadia Party of British…
Mboko, Gauff suffer marathon doubles loss at Qatar Open tennis tournament
DOHA — Toronto’s Victoria Mboko and American partner Coco Gauff lost their opening round doubles…
Canada’s Victoria Mboko wins opening-round match in straight sets at Qatar Open
DOHA — Canada’s Victoria Mboko defeated Czechia’s Marie Bouzkova 7-5, 6-2 in opening-round women’s singles…
Explainer: Why are many Hispanic surnames formed from 2 names and how does that work in the US?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — What’s in a surname? For many people from Spain and Latin…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…
Former Conservative leader John Rustad might be running for his old job: report
VICTORIA — Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad says he will “make himself available” to…
B.C. minister says Ottawa is missing from the table on flood mitigation planning
OTTAWA — British Columbia’s minister of emergency management is accusing the federal government of being…
Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
NEW YORK (AP) — This year, the Puppy Bowl isn’t just about puppies. Older dogs…
What to know about Norway’s royals as crown princess and her son face new scrutiny
OSLO, Norway (AP) — The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess was back in court…
Fire chief says cause of fire that sank three yachts will likely never be found
VICTORIA — A marina fire in Sidney, B.C. has sunk three yachts worth millions, and…
Southern US enters a second week of biting cold and prolonged outages
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Four homes blasted by icy winds on an eroding North Carolina…
Foord’s extra-time goal gives Arsenal a 3-2 win over Corinthians in the first Women’s Champions Cup
LONDON (AP) — Caitlin Foord scored on a breakaway in extra time and Arsenal won…
‘Disturbing’ scenes, record overdoses, as powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply
VANCOUVER — Last weekend, frontline health workers in Trail, B.C., reported “disturbing” scenes to Dr.…