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The Latest: Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s supreme leader, named his successor, Iran state TV says
Iranian state TV early Monday said Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the country’s late supreme leader,…
Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently, study finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Heat waves that lead to sudden and damaging drought are spreading across…
In the news today: Carney in Japan, Ottawa office space, Stronach trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Liberal MP challenges PM’s stance on strikes on Iran as feds sidestep legality issue
OTTAWA — A Liberal member of Parliament has challenged Prime Minister Mark Carney’s endorsement of…
Métis leaders unveil 1920s model dog sled repatriated from Vatican
OTTAWA — Métis leaders on Wednesday unveiled a model dog sled repatriated to their communities…
Ukraine Olympian’s banned skeleton helmet a rallying symbol at Ottawa demonstration
OTTAWA — As the Winter Olympics drew to a close on Sunday in Milan, Ukrainian…
From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals
LONDON (AP) — Holding prestige but not power, Britain’s monarchy is finely tuned to public…
Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Even now, safely in her new home of Estonia, Inna Vnukova…
B.C. budget ‘lands in the middle’ between cuts and safeguarding core services: Bailey
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s finance minister started to sell her “tough” budget Wednesday to business…
A B.C. budget few like, with job cuts, higher taxes and increased debt and deficit
VICTORIA — No wonder British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey thought she was going to…
Canada’s Fernandez ousted in Dubai, while Mboko withdraws from WTA 1000 event
DUBAI — Leylah Fernandez was eliminated in the Round of 32 at the Dubai Tennis…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Months after B.C. ostrich cull, why does protest movement persist?
Melody Leinweber’s latest tattoo is a stylized portrait of an ostrich with a colourful beak,…
Rourke eager to continue improving and building on momentum Lions have created
SURREY — Wanting to build on the strides he has made as a quarterback and…
Cameron Whitcomb ‘grateful’ to go up against Justin Bieber, Tate McRae at Junos
TORONTO — Country newcomer Cameron Whitcomb was lying in bed in his Los Angeles hotel…