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'Give the guy a break': Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends Wayne Gretzky
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canadians should give Wayne Gretzky a break. The hockey legend has come under fire for supporting U.S. President Donald Trump by attending his inauguration in ...
Mar 04, 2025
Ottawa files notice to intervene in Supreme Court hearing on secularism bill
OTTAWA - The federal government has officially filed a notice to intervene in the Supreme Court of Canada's hearing on Quebec's secularism law. The top court announced in January it had granted leave ...
Mar 04, 2025
How Canada and provincial governments are fighting back against Trump's tariff war
OTTAWA - The federal government and Canada's provinces and territories answered U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Tuesday with immediate acts of economic retaliation and some supports for their...
Mar 04, 2025
Groups say B.C.’s tariff budget is defensive, with an economic growth plan needed
VICTORIA - Industry and labour groups say the British Columbia government is hunkering down in its budget in response to the tariffs from United States, but it should be more clear on how it plans to ...
Mar 04, 2025
'Resilient' Vancouver Whitecaps prepared for tough test against CF Monterrey
VANCOUVER - Jesper Sorensen likes what he's seen in his first few months as head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Yes, the team is winning. But the Danish coach appreciates the way his players are wo...
Mar 04, 2025
By the numbers as British Columbia releases its 2025 budget
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Finance Minister Brenda Bailey has handed down a budget she says will defend the province against "unjustified" U.S. tariffs. Here's a look at some of the budget's key nu...
Mar 04, 2025
Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes remains 'day to day' with injury: coach
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks may be without their captain Wednesday when they host the Anaheim Ducks. Quinn Hughes took part in practice with his teammates Tuesday, but left after about 15 minute...
Mar 04, 2025
Naomi the gerbil is ready for camping season
NANAIMO - Say hello to Naomi, a one-year-old female gerbil looking for a comfortable place to call home. Naomi is a cuddly ball full of energy and enjoys plenty of toys and activities to keep her brai...
Mar 04, 2025
Gang-related homicide investigators deployed to Surrey, B.C., after shooting
SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia's Homicide Investigation Team has been deployed to Surrey after a fatal "targeted, brazen shooting" earlier this week. Police say officers with the Surrey Police Servic...
Mar 04, 2025
Montreal's Stacey and Tabin, Ottawa's Hughes named PWHL's three stars of the week
TORONTO - Montral Victoire forward Laura Stacey, Ottawa Charge forward Gabbie Hughes and Victoire defender Kati Tabin have been named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week. ...
Mar 04, 2025