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Motion in Nanaimo, B.C., to ask for closure of safe injection site deferred
City council in Nanaimo, B.C., has voted to defer a motion on asking the local…
‘I felt like the old Genie’: Bouchard extends career with first-round win at NBO
MONTREAL — Eugenie Bouchard’s retirement will have to wait. The former world No. 5 —…
In the news today: 10 candidates in Alberta byelection to debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Don’t see it coming:’ minister pushes for preparedness after B.C. tsunami scare
British Columbia had the luxury of time as emergency officials watched a potential tsunami roll…
Nanaimo’s vote on motion to request injection site closure likely to be held in fall
The mayor of Nanaimo, B.C., says a deferred motion for the city to ask the…
Small tsunami forecast in B.C., beaches closed, after massive 8.8 quake off Russia
Most of British Columbia’s coast is under a tsunami advisory, triggered when one of the…
Eugenie Bouchard bids adieu to tennis with throwback performance at NBO
MONTREAL — Eugenie Bouchard didn’t look like a player limping into retirement. You’d be forgiven…
FBI director says a new office in New Zealand will counter China’s sway, provoking Beijing’s ire
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel provoked diplomatic discomfort in New Zealand…
Victoria Mboko wild ride leads to tonight’s semifinal showdown at NBO Open
MONTREAL — No longer a stranger to Canadian fans, or a lightweight on the Women’s…
In the news today: Air Canada labour trouble; two terrorism cases in court today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Naomi Osaka powers into semifinals in Montreal, will face Clara Tauson
MONTREAL (AP) — Naomi Osaka powered into her first National Bank Open semifinal, beating No.…
Clara Tauson advances to NBO semifinals, dedicates win to late grandfather
MONTREAL — Clara Tauson wore a heavy heart when she took the court Tuesday night.…
With her star rising, Canadian sensation Victoria Mboko set for NBO semifinal
MONTREAL — Victoria Mboko isn’t only winning over Canadian fans with her captivating run at…
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…
Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko advances to NBO semifinals in Montreal
MONTREAL — Two days after ousting top seed Coco Gauff in 62 minutes, there was…
Canadian teenager Mboko reaches semifinals in Montreal and will face Rybakina
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko advanced to her first career WTA Tour semifinal…
Tauson upsets 2nd-seeded Wimbledon champion Swiatek to reach Montreal quarterfinals
MONTREAL (AP) — Clara Tauson of Denmark upset second-seeded Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek of Poland…
Keys, Osaka among winners advancing to NBO quarterfinals in Montreal
MONTREAL — Iga Swiatek’s National Bank Open has come to an end in the fourth…
Mboko’s enjoying her breakthrough under NBO spotlight
MONTREAL — What a difference a week can make. Last Sunday, as Victoria Mboko was…
Canada’s Victoria Mboko stuns No. 1 seed Coco Gauff to reach NBO quarterfinals
MONTREAL — Even Victoria Mboko couldn’t believe what she achieved. It was billed as the…
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko upsets top-seeded Coco Gauff to reach Montreal quarterfinals
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko upset top-seeded Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday…
Police watchdog called in after man injured during Victoria arrest
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s police watchdog has been called in after a man was injured…
Canadian women defeat U.S. 42-10 in final home game before Rugby World Cup
OTTAWA — Canada scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to dispatch the United…
Rising Canadian star Victoria Mboko set for marquee match against Coco Gauff at NBO
MONTREAL — Even at four years old, Victoria Mboko hated the taste of defeat. Pierre…