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District of West Vancouver, B.C., passes zoning changes, falls in line with province
WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. - Councillors in the District of West Vancouver, B.C., have narrowly voted in favour of getting onboard with provincial legislation requiring communities to allow multi-unit housi...
Aug 13, 2024
Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say
VANCOUVER - A gold medal win by Canadian Philip Kim at the Paris Olympics in breaking has introduced the world to the sport and its culture that is all about peace, love and unity, his former coaches ...
Aug 13, 2024
Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say
VANCOUVER - A gold medal win by Canadian Philip Kim at the Paris Olympics in breaking has introduced the world to the sport and its culture that is all about peace, love and unity, his former coaches ...
Aug 13, 2024
Bombers receiver Lawler set to return after breaking arm in season opener
WINNIPEG - Kenny Lawler is ready to give the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a helping hand. The star receiver was back practising with the team on Tuesday after breaking his right arm in their season-opening l...
Aug 13, 2024
Homeland Security takes steps to tighten asylum rules at Canadian border
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says people seeking asylum at the northern border with Canada will have less time to consult a lawyer before making their case. The department say...
Aug 13, 2024
Transportation Safety Board issues safety reminders after fatal B.C. plane crash
RICHMOND, B.C. - A report from the Transportation Safety Board says an investigation couldn't determine a specific cause of a fatal small plane crash in southeastern B.C. last year, but it has prompte...
Aug 13, 2024
Despite key absences, Alouettes GM Maciocia isn't surprised by team's hot first half
MONTREAL - Danny Maciocia wasn't expecting his Montreal Alouettes to fly out to an 8-1 first half of the season. But the fact the defending champions boast that league-leading record despite several k...
Aug 13, 2024
CFL Players' Association appoints Dyakowski as its interim executive director
TORONTO - The CFL Players' Association appointed Peter Dyakowski as its interim executive director Tuesday. Dyakowski will assume the role at the end of September when executive director Brian Ramsay ...
Aug 13, 2024
Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value
JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA - The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month's wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property. The town also reports that while 358 structures were destroyed...
Aug 13, 2024
Toronto Raptors open NBA in-season tournament with road game against Milwaukee Bucks
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 12 in their opening game of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup in-season tournament. The Raptors and Bucks have been drawn into the tourname...
Aug 13, 2024