Author Archives: Syndicated Content
How Vancouver policed the World Cup, by the numbers
VANCOUVER - Here's a look at the policing of the World Cup in Vancouver from June 11 to July 13, according to numbers provided by the Vancouver Police Department on Monday. Arrest numbers cover the FI...
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Elections BC announces failure of recall petition against Vancouver MLA Dallas Brodie
VICTORIA - Elections BC says the petition to recall Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie has failed. The elections agency says the bid to recall the OneBC leader collected less than a quarter of the ...
Jul 20, 2026
Power usage spikes expected as B.C. heat arrives, triggering warnings along coast
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued several heat warnings across coastal British Columbia as the province's utility says power usage this week could hit a new all-time summer high. BC Hydro says...
Jul 20, 2026
Perfetti embracing bigger expectations after signing long-term deal with Jets
WINNIPEG - Now that Cole Perfetti has secured his long-term financial future by signing his first big-ticket contract, the Winnipeg Jets forward understands the real work is just beginning. The 24-yea...
Jul 20, 2026
U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticks
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to hammer certain Canadian products with 50 per cent tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the United States' northern neighbour. "President ...
Jul 20, 2026
Fact File: Trump blames Canada, but experts say countries tackle wildfires similarly
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump accused Canada on Friday of not properly maintaining its forests, leading to heavy smoke from wildfires hovering over American cities. Experts who study wildfires ...
Jul 20, 2026
Fact File: Trump blames Canada, but experts say countries tackle wildfires similarly
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump accused Canada on Friday of not properly maintaining its forests, leading to heavy smoke from wildfires hovering over American cities. Experts who study wildfires ...
Jul 20, 2026
WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women's tennis tour
BERLIN (AP) - The Women's Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday - a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The WTA u...
Jul 20, 2026
Bedard says Carlsson's offer sheet had no effect on his thinking for Blackhawks contract
CHICAGO (AP) - Connor Bedard never wavered. Whenever the young center was asked about his future, he always responded with similar variations of the same message. All the way to his $75 million, five-...
Jul 20, 2026
Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million
MADRID (AP) - Spain's World Cup-winning soccer team returned home on Monday and an estimated crowd of almost two million was on hand to greet the squad through the streets of Madrid. The 26 players an...
Jul 20, 2026