Author Archives: Syndicated Content
New exhibit showcases the science of soccer in Vancouver ahead of FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER - Soccer fans are getting a chance to peek behind the scenes of their favourite sport, thanks to a new exhibition at Vancouver's Science World. Produced in collaboration with the FIFA Museum...
May 13, 2026
Kouri Richins, who wrote a children’s book on grief after her husband’s death, gets life sentence
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) - A Utah mother who published a children's book about grief after the death of her husband will serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole for his murder, a judge rul...
May 13, 2026
Judge quashes Alberta separation petition, Smith calls ruling 'anti-democratic'
EDMONTON - A judge threw out an Alberta separatist petition Wednesday, ruling the province had a duty to consult with First Nations - a decision quickly declared "anti-democratic" by Premier Danielle ...
May 13, 2026
Watchdog finds no grounds for offence in relation to man's death in Quesnel, B.C.
SURREY - The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. has found no reasonable grounds to believe an officer may have committed an offence in relation to the death of a man outside a homeless shelter ...
May 13, 2026
Helijet chopper hit by helicopter-induced lightning, setting off plunge: TSB report
RICHMOND - The Transportation Safety Board says a helicopter-induced lightning strike set off an uncontrolled and rapid descent of a passenger helicopter off British Columbia's coast in October 2023. ...
May 13, 2026
Canadian Grand Prix organizers prepare for earlier race date, possible Habs run
MONTREAL - Organizers of the Canadian Grand Prix say they're ready for their new, earlier slot on the Formula One calendar, even if it raises the possibility of overlap with a Montreal Canadiens playo...
May 13, 2026
Lane Hutson's 'unreal motor' on full display in Canadiens' playoff run
MONTREAL - Lane Hutson's elevated play hasn't come as a surprise to those around him. The slippery second-year defenceman's stellar playoff performance for the Montreal Canadiens is the product of an ...
May 13, 2026
Ottawa nears deal with Alberta on carbon pricing that is weaker than federal backstop
OTTAWA - Ottawa and Alberta are closing in on an industrial carbon pricing deal that is more lenient than the existing federal system and could have ramifications across the country. A source with kno...
May 13, 2026
B.C. investing $241 million over three years to train high paying trades workers
DELTA - The British Columbia government says it's investing $241 million over three years to train people for "high-paying" skilled trades jobs. B.C. Premier David Eby says the funding will create 5,0...
May 13, 2026
Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer unanimous choice for Calder Trophy
NEW YORK - New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer has been awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie. Selected first overall in the 2025 NHL draft, Schaefer is the sixth Islan...
May 13, 2026