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The opposition's already on the election trail ahead of an election expected any day
OTTAWA - The federal opposition parties are already off and running as each leader aims to jump the gun on an election race expected to kick off in the coming days. Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole an...
Aug 12, 2021
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's formal extradition hearing in B.C. enters Day 2
VANCOUVER - Government lawyers are expected to argue today that an international bank risked losses due to the alleged misrepresentations by one of Huawei's most senior executives. Meng Wanzhou, who i...
Aug 12, 2021
Taliban take 10th Afghan provincial capital in blitz
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Two Afghan officials and the Taliban say the militants have seized the provincial capital of Ghazni. The capture Thursday marks the 10th provincial capital seized by the insu...
Aug 12, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Aug 11, 2021
Angels' Ohtani hits 38th HR, but Jays hit 4 in 10-2 win
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 38th home run this season, but the Toronto Blue Jays hit it out of the park four times, including two from George Springer and a grand...
Aug 11, 2021
LEADING OFF: 'Field of Dreams' game grows in Iowa cornfield
A look at what's happening around the majors on Thursday: ___ CAN OF CORN The diamond is built, and now they will come -- Jos Abreu, Aaron Judge and all, to Iowa. More than three decades after "Field ...
Aug 11, 2021
Province begins gearing up for school return amid COVID case climb
NANAIMO - As potentially record-high heat returns across much of B.C. this week, public health is keeping one eye on the impending return of students to class.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henr...
Aug 11, 2021
Lions, Stampeders looking for bounce-back efforts in CFL week 2 action
CALGARY - The B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders find themselves in similar spots heading into Thursday night's game at McMahon Stadium between the two winless CFL teams. The Lions lost their opening g...
Aug 11, 2021
Three-month high for COVID-19 case count in British Columbia
VICTORIA - The COVID-19 infection rate in British Columbia has leaped to 536, a figure not seen since mid-May. A Health Ministry statement says there are more than 3,500 active cases in the province a...
Aug 11, 2021
Winnipeg Jets announce vaccination requirement for fans to attend home games
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets will require all fans to be fully vaccinated to attend home games at Canada Life Centre this season.The Jets' parent company, True North Sports and Entertainment, made the...
Aug 11, 2021