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Former B.C. premier John Horgan to leave early as member of legislature
VICTORIA - Former British Columbia premier John Horgan says he is leaving politics, and gave an emotional farewell speech in the legislature. While he didn't give a specific time for his departure, he...
Feb 09, 2023
Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas not focused on future with Toronto beyond this season
TORONTO - Kyle Dubas is focused on finishing the job - this season. The Toronto Maple Leafs general manager will discuss his own future at a later date. Dubas met the media at the team's practice faci...
Feb 09, 2023
Gap in services for Indigenous people in B.C. correctional centres: audit
VICTORIA - An audit has found British Columbia's Provincial Health Services Authority did not consistently provide Indigenous inmates with mental health or addictions diagnoses with access to services...
Feb 09, 2023
Rescue team faces hurdles getting to Turkey quake, days after B.C. offer to Ottawa
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia search and rescue team is ready and willing to head to Turkey to help after a devastating earthquake, but it's facing multiple hurdles as it awaits approval from federal...
Feb 09, 2023
Rescue team faces hurdles getting to Turkey quake, days after B.C. offer to Ottawa
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia search and rescue team is ready and willing to head to Turkey to help after a devastating earthquake, but it's facing multiple hurdles as it awaits approval from federal...
Feb 09, 2023
RCMP's shorter version of injunction prompts court's acquittal of B.C. protester
NANAIMO, B.C. - An old-growth logging protester accused of criminal contempt of court for blockading a forestry road has been acquitted because Mounties read out a short form of the court injunction. ...
Feb 09, 2023
Canadian men to host Honduras on March 28 in Toronto in CONCACAF Nations League play
TORONTO - Canada will host Honduras at Toronto's BMO Field in CONCACAF Nations League play on March 28. The League A match marks Canada's first on home soil since the World Cup in Qatar, coming a year...
Feb 09, 2023
RCMP say man and woman killed as fire sweeps through North Vancouver home
VANCOUVER - Two people have died in a house fire in North Vancouver. A statement from North Vancouver RCMP says the blaze engulfed the single-family home at about 3 a.m. Thursday. Several people escap...
Feb 09, 2023
Rangers acquire Vladimir Tarasenko in trade with Blues
The New York Rangers have acquired All-Star Vladimir Tarasenko from the St. Louis Blues, a trade that answers a recent move made by a rival and sets the stage for more to come before the March 3 deadl...
Feb 09, 2023
'It's bringing the hype to the community:' Snuneymuxw First Nation ready for major sporting showcase
NANAIMO - Snuneymuxw First Nation is gearing up to host the Junior All Native Tournament (JANT) for the first time in eight years.JANT is an annual basketball tournament dating back to 1960, showcasin...
Feb 09, 2023