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Ottawa Redblacks release Larsen after suspension, say cuts are based on roster size
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks say their decision to release a player suspended by the Canadian Football League club after Toronto Police launched an investigation into a possible hate crime earlier th...
Jun 24, 2021
Meng loses publication ban request on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court
VANCOUVER - The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed an application for a publication ban from Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on new evidence that her legal team wants to intro...
Jun 24, 2021
Meng loses publication ban request on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court
VANCOUVER - The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed an application for a publication ban from Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on new evidence that her legal team wants to intro...
Jun 24, 2021
B.C.'s COVID-19 immunization numbers continue rising, passing 4.6 million shots
VICTORIA - The number of people in British Columbia receiving COVID-19 immunizations continues to increase, with more than 4.6 million doses of vaccines being distributed. Provincial health officer Dr...
Jun 24, 2021
Active cases remain unchanged in Island Health, two new
NANAIMO - The central and southern areas of Island Health split two new COVID-19 cases. One new case in each area was announced on Thursday, June 24. This is the second day of two new cases in Island ...
Jun 24, 2021
Kylie Masse, Penny Oleksiak to lead Canadian swim team into Tokyo
TORONTO - Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak and world champions Kylie Masse and Maggie Mac Neil headline Canada's 26-swimmer team for the Tokyo Olympics. Canada's swim team was announced Thursday after ...
Jun 24, 2021
Toronto FC goalkeeper Quentin Westberg revels family struggle with COVID-19
The pandemic literally hit home for Toronto FC's Quentin Westberg during the pre-season. The 35-year-old goalkeeper was one of the club members to contact COVID-19. And it spread through his wife and ...
Jun 24, 2021
BC Ferries now allowing people to book walk-on tickets online
VICTORIA - Passengers walking on to BC Ferries vessels operating between Vancouver Island and the mainland will now be able to book their trip. BC Ferries has announced walk-on passengers can book onl...
Jun 24, 2021
Canada's Michael Woods looks to win stages as team leader at Tour de France
As the designated team leader of the Israel Start-Up Nation entry at the Tour de France, Canadian Michael Woods doesn't plan to waste any time making his mark. His first goal is to win stages, followe...
Jun 24, 2021
Environment Canada issues heat warnings, says record-high temperatures loom for B.C.
VANCOUVER - Some B.C. communities are setting up cooling centres and distributing water bottles ahead of a sweltering heat wave that is expected to blanket most of the province. Environment Canada has...
Jun 24, 2021