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B.C., federal government working to save Fraser River stocks after rock slide
VICTORIA - The federal and British Columbia governments have made a joint commitment to do everything possible to make sure chinook, steelhead, coho and sockeye are able to reach their spawning g...
Jul 19, 2019
Alberta judge denies B.C.'s bid to block 'Turn Off the Taps' bill
CALGARY - A Calgary judge has denied British Columbia's attempt to block Alberta legislation that would allow that province to stop oil shipments to the coast. In a decision released Friday on th...
Jul 19, 2019
B.C., federal government working to save Fraser River stocks after rock slide
VICTORIA - The federal and British Columbia governments have made a joint commitment to do everything possible to make sure chinook, steelhead, coho and sockeye are able to reach their spawning g...
Jul 19, 2019
Slumping Vancouver Whitecaps search for fresh start against San Jose Earthquakes
VANCOUVER - Coach Marc Dos Santos is facing another tough task - turning around a Vancouver Whitecaps club that's melting down mid-season. The 'Caps are winless in their last seven Major Lea...
Jul 19, 2019
Service resuming after 7 New York City subway lines stopped
NEW YORK - About a third of New York City's subway lines were suspended for more than an hour during a busy, hot Friday evening commute, stranding some passengers underground and sending others search...
Jul 19, 2019
Court deals major blow to hydropower transmission line
The New Hampshire Supreme Court dealt a possibly fatal blow Friday to plans for a hydropower transmission line that has raised concerns among communities and environmentalists that it would harm touri...
Jul 19, 2019
Saskatchewan Roughriders ready for reset against BC Lions after bye week
REGINA - It appears the bye week came at the right time for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. After a disappointing 37-10 loss to the Calgary Stampeders on July 6, the Riders found had Week 6 of the CFL s...
Jul 19, 2019
Ranson's unique donut debuts for Special Olympics annual Global Day of Inclusion
Every time Tori Ranson attends practice for one of her five Special Olympics teams she's treated like a conquering hero. Ranson, a 26-year-old athlete from Milton, Ont., had her design selected for a ...
Jul 19, 2019
Russo brothers field questions from Avengers at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO - "Avengers: Endgame" directors Joe and Anthony Russo are doing a victory lap at San Diego Comic-Con Friday. The brothers reflected on their blockbuster being so close to matching "Avatar's"...
Jul 19, 2019
Calgary city council to discuss arena proposal behind closed doors
Calgary's city council is to discuss a proposed deal for a new event centre that would be home to the NHL's Calgary Flames. Details have not been revealed, but council members say they will ...
Jul 19, 2019