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Vancouver Canucks name former agent Emilie Castonguay assistant GM
VANCOUVER - Emilie Castonguay never let being a woman get in the way as she blazed a trail through the hockey world - and she doesn't expect gender to be an issue as she continues her journey. On Mond...
Jan 24, 2022
Federal government investigating cyberattack amid tensions with Russia
OTTAWA - Federal cybersecurity agencies confirmed Monday a recent cyberattack against Global Affairs Canada amid escalating tensions over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. The federal governmen...
Jan 24, 2022
6 reported killed in stampede at African Cup soccer game
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) - At least six people have died in a stampede outside a stadium hosting an African Cup of Nations soccer game in Cameroon, an official said Monday. Naseri Paul Biya, governor of...
Jan 24, 2022
6 reported killed in stampede at African Cup soccer game
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) - At least six people have died in a stampede outside a stadium hosting an African Cup of Nations soccer game in Cameroon, an official said Monday. Naseri Paul Biya, governor of...
Jan 24, 2022
'Remarkable' reconstruction on Highway 1 allows it to reopen in B.C.: minister
VICTORIA - Another patch in British Columbia's damaged highway system has been completed as the province reopened Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon on Monday. Large sections of the highway were dama...
Jan 24, 2022
Kids vaccine rate still low despite rampant spread of Omicron variant
OTTAWA - One member of the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force says the timing of the Omicron outbreak in Canada may have hurt the uptake of pediatric vaccines, just when kids need them most. Child-sized dos...
Jan 24, 2022
Business groups says slow down vaccine rule as PM, Tories trade barbs
OTTAWA - Business leaders are urging Ottawa to ease vaccine mandates for cross-border truckers to relieve the congested supply chain with the United States. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended Mond...
Jan 24, 2022
Breach of trust trial begins for former B.C. legislature clerk Craig James
VANCOUVER - A special prosecutor says the former clerk of the British Columbia legislature took advantage of his position as one of province's most senior public officials to allegedly use government ...
Jan 24, 2022
Garand named WHL Goaltender of the Week
KAMLOOPS - Dylan Garand has been named the Western Hockey League's Goaltender of the Week. Garand helped the Blazers to two wins this weekend against Prince George, accumulating a 1.50 goals-against a...
Jan 24, 2022
B.C. driver curious about speed of mother's car faces fines: police
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A novice British Columbia driver faces numerous tickets and nine penalty points after police allege he was travelling in excess of 200 kilometres per hour in his mother's car. Polic...
Jan 24, 2022
