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Account tweaks for young Instagram users 'minimum' expected by B.C., David Eby says
SURREY, B.C. - Premier David Eby says new account control measures for young Instagram users introduced Tuesday by social media giant Meta are the "minimum" expected of tech companies to keep kids saf...
Sep 17, 2024
B.C. forest watchdog says province should improve watershed management
VICTORIA - British Columbia's forests watchdog says a complaint about "excessive" logging has led to a call for the province to improve how it manages watersheds. The Forest Practices Board says it lo...
Sep 17, 2024
Edler to sign one-day contract to retire as a Vancouver Canuck
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks announced Tuesday that defenceman Alex Edler will sign a one-day contract in order to officially retire as a member of the NHL team. The signing will be part of a cel...
Sep 17, 2024
Tories will likely get chance to introduce non-confidence motion next week
OTTAWA - Next week could be the first opportunity for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to introduce a non-confidence motion asking the other parties to topple the Liberal government. Poilievre pro...
Sep 17, 2024
Jays reinstate Bichette but lose Wagner for season, place Varsho on IL
ARLINGTON - The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated shortstop Bo Bichette from the 10-day injured list, but infielder Will Wagner will miss the remainder of the season and outfielder Daulton Varsho has ...
Sep 17, 2024
Canucks winger Joshua to miss training camp following cancer diagnosis
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Canucks winger Dakota Joshua has announced he'll miss the start of training camp following surgery for testicular cancer. Joshua said in a statement posted to social media by the...
Sep 17, 2024
Toronto FC faces tough challenge as defending MLS champion Columbus comes to town
TORONTO - Coach John Herdman isn't putting too much stock in the fact that Toronto FC, since losing 4-0 in Columbus on July 6, has posted a better league record than the defending MLS champion. Toront...
Sep 17, 2024
Lack of citizenship documents might keep many from voting in Arizona state and local races
PHOENIX (AP) - Nearly 100,000 voters who haven't submitted citizenship documents might be prevented from participating in Arizona's state and local elections, a significant number for the battleground...
Sep 17, 2024
Mental game crucial as Vancouver Whitecaps embark on road swing
VANCOUVER - Vanni Sartini isn't known for keeping his opinions to himself. During training, the head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps regularly paces the field, yelling instructions in multiple langua...
Sep 17, 2024
Database error challenges Arizona's rules that require voters to submit citizenship documents
PHOENIX (AP) - Nearly 100,000 voters who haven't submitted citizenship documents might be prevented from participating in Arizona's state and local elections, a significant number for the battleground...
Sep 17, 2024