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B.C. seeks input on helping disaster evacuees ahead of wildfire season
VICTORIA - British Columbia is seeking public input on how it helps disaster evacuees, in the wake of the province's worst wildfire season on record. The Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate R...
Jan 04, 2024

This glass ceiling-breaking Liberal mom is looking to give the Tories a time out
OTTAWA - Karina Gould knows how to throw a hefty political punch, and she often does it with a smile. Just six months into her role as government House leader, Gould has redefined what it means to be ...
Jan 04, 2024

Flames' Kylington nearing return to action after lengthy absence for personal reasons
CALGARY - Defenceman Oliver Kylington has taken a step closer to rejoining the Calgary Flames. The NHL club said Thursday that Kylington has been assigned to the American Hockey League's Calgary Wrang...
Jan 04, 2024

Avian flu feared in Canadian polar bears after disease kills bear in Alaska
Scientists fear Canadian polar bears may be threatened by the spread of avian flu after officials confirmed the disease killed a bear in Alaska. University of Alberta polar bear expert Andrew Derocher...
Jan 04, 2024

Beach volleyball sand is hard to find and will cost a Newfoundland town $360,000
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A community in the St. John's region has discovered that Olympic-grade beach volleyball sand is rare, complicated and expensive to move. The town of Paradise is hosting beach volley...
Jan 04, 2024

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson criticizes company's diversity and inclusion efforts
VANCOUVER - Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s founder has criticized the Vancouver-based apparel company's diversity efforts in a new interview. In an article published this week by Forbes, Chip Wilson share...
Jan 04, 2024

Inter Miami trades Canadian defender Kamal Miller to Portland Timbers
Inter Miami CF has traded Canadian international defender Kamal Miller to the Portland Timbers in exchange for US$625,000 in general allocation money and a 2024 international roster spot. Miami could ...
Jan 04, 2024

Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki leads Sweden over Czechia in world junior semis
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Sweden will play for gold on home soil at the world junior hockey championship. Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored the winner on a power play in the third period before adding an insuran...
Jan 04, 2024

1984 murder convictions overturned: Two N.B. men in court today to learn fate
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Two New Brunswick men whose 1984 murder convictions were recently overturned are expected to learn today in court whether they will face trial again. Robert Mailman and Walter Gille...
Jan 04, 2024

Teck Resources says Quebrada Blanca copper production below guidance for 2023
VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. says production for 2023 at its Quebrada Blanca mine fell short of its guidance due to reliability and consistency issues in the fourth quarter. The Vancouver-based min...
Jan 04, 2024