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Ceiling high for Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ahmed: Canada coach
VANCOUVER - Jesse Marsch issued Canada's men's soccer squad a challenge - get physical. The edict came after the Canadians surprised many at this summer's Copa America tournament, making it through to...
Sep 12, 2024

NAR and others step up to feed Southend pets during evacuation
When residents of Southend were forced to evacuate their homes 16 days ago, many of them had no choice but to leave their pets behind. However, thanks to the work of Northern Animal Rescue (NAR) and i...
Sep 12, 2024

Call her coach: Canadian basketball great Natalie Achonwa ready for next step
Becoming a coach has always been in the cards for Canadian basketball great Natalie Achonwa. The four-time Olympian was named the assistant coach of player development for the Michigan Wolverines NCAA...
Sep 12, 2024

B.C. signs national pharmacare deal with Ottawa, promises to expand drug coverage
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has become the first province in Canada to sign a pharmacare agreement with the federal government that would help the province fund hormone replacement therapy and diabet...
Sep 12, 2024

Canada's consul general in New York at House committee today about official residence
OTTAWA - Canada's consul general in New York told members of a House of Commons committee on Thursday that he had nothing to do with the purchase of the country's new official residence in New York Ci...
Sep 12, 2024

CP NewsAlert: RCMP say three dead in targeted attack at home in Lloydminster, Sask.
LLOYDMINSTER, SASK. - RCMP say suspects are at large but the public is not at risk following a triple homicide at a home in Lloydminster, Sask. Staff Sgt. Brian Nicholl didn't give details about the v...
Sep 12, 2024

OSB mill construction set to begin in P.A. in 2025; One Sky Forest Products timber allocation increased
The stage has been set for an oriented strand board (OSB) mill to begin construction in Prince Albert.Premier Scott Moe announced Thursday afternoon that the province has allocated nearly 1.2 million ...
Sep 12, 2024

Dry conditions mean increased wildfire risk in B.C. through the fall
VANCOUVER - An expert with the BC Wildfire Service says relentless drought conditions for much of British Columbia sets the stage for more fire activity this fall. Neal McLoughlin, superintendent of p...
Sep 12, 2024

Blue Jays pick up de Geus off waivers from Marlins, option him to triple-A Buffalo
Right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus has claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Miami Marlins. He was immediately optioned to the Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. Righty Yer...
Sep 12, 2024

Canadiens' Hutson, Mailloux, Reinbacher battle for NHL roster spots at rookie camp
BROSSARD - The Montreal Canadiens made room for their young defensive talent this summer by moving two established players. But blue-line prospects Lane Hutson, Logan Mailloux and David Reinbacher are...
Sep 12, 2024