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Publicly funded in vitro fertilization now available in B.C., offering up to $19,000
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has begun accepting applications for its publicly funded in vitro fertilization program. Health Minister Josie Osborne says being able to have a child shouldn't depend on ...
Jul 02, 2025
Judge blocks order barring asylum access at border and gives administration two weeks to appeal
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge said Wednesday that an order by President Donald Trump suspending asylum access at the southern border was unlawful, throwing into doubt one of the key pillars of the...
Jul 02, 2025
Vehicle mitigation measures, overhead drones aimed to keep Calgary Stampede safe
CALGARY - Police and organizers say they're confident security measures at the upcoming Calgary Stampede would prevent a vehicle attack like the deadly one at the Lapu Lapu Day celebration in Vancouve...
Jul 02, 2025
Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to one-year contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks signed defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year contract worth US$775,000 on Wednesday. Joseph had three assists in 47 games split between the Pittsburgh Pengui...
Jul 02, 2025
Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar announces retirement after 13 seasons
Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball. Pillar became a Blue Jays fan favourite...
Jul 02, 2025
Brantford picks 7-foot, 273-pound defenseman in the Canadian Hockey League import draft
BRANTFORD, Ontario (AP) - The Brantford Bulldogs selected 7-foot-tall, 273-pound defenseman Alexander Karmanov with the 172nd pick in the Canadian Hockey League import draft on Wednesday. The Ontario ...
Jul 02, 2025
Victoria mayor announces $10 million on diverted spending for community safety
VICTORIA - Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says residents will see a difference in community safety within six months after announcing $10.35 million in funding for additional police and bylaw officers, ...
Jul 02, 2025
Browns quarterback Sanders on Toronto Argonauts 45-man negotiation list
TORONTO - He's currently vying for a roster spot with the Cleveland Browns, but if that doesn't pan out, then Canada could be an option for quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Sanders is one of 45 players on...
Jul 02, 2025
B.C. is easing rules on upfront costs for homebuilders to spur project construction
The British Columbia government is loosening the rules for payment of development fees in a bid to jump start home construction that has been hampered by upfront costs. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon sa...
Jul 02, 2025
Ottawa Senators sign forward Arthur Kaliyev to one-year, two-way deal
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators signed forward Arthur Kaliyev to a one-year, two-way contract on Wednesday. The deal's NHL value was not disclosed by the team. Kaliyev has put up 38 goals and 37 assists ...
Jul 02, 2025