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Prince Harry, wife Meghan visit B.C. this week in one-year lead-up to Invictus Games

Prince Harry, wife Meghan visit B.C. this week in one-year lead-up to Invictus Games

WHISTLER, B.C. — When Canadian broadcast veteran Scott Moore got the job as CEO of the Invictus Games coming to Vancouver and Whistler in 2025, he made sure to brush up on his royal protocol in anticipation of meeting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Minister was warned lifting international student work limit could undermine program

Minister was warned lifting international student work limit could undermine program

OTTAWA — Allowing international students to work more than 20 hours a week could distract from their studies and undermine the objective of temporary foreign worker programs, public servants warned the federal government in 2022.
Rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama dominant as Spurs rout Raptors 122-99

Rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama dominant as Spurs rout Raptors 122-99

TORONTO — When rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama was introduced during pre-game warm-ups at Scotiabank Arena, he received a warm welcome from the sold-out crowd. He thanked them by giving them a night to remember.
First Nations communities offered compensation for drinking water advisories

First Nations communities offered compensation for drinking water advisories

Compensation has been made available to First Nations communities and individuals impacted by long-term drinking water advisories. The deadline to apply is March 7. 
Two people dead after falling through ice on eastern Ontario lake

Two people dead after falling through ice on eastern Ontario lake

CHARLESTON LAKE, ONT. — Two people who were reported missing after falling through ice on a lake in eastern Ontario have been confirmed dead.

Canada to field two teams at world junior men's football championship event

EDMONTON — Canada will field two teams at the world under-20 men's football championship slated for later this summer. Canada and Canada 2 will participate in the eight-team event, which officially kicks off June 22 and runs through to June 30.
Manitoba man charged with murder in deaths of common-law partner, children, teen

Manitoba man charged with murder in deaths of common-law partner, children, teen

CARMAN, Man. — A Manitoba father has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his young children, including a two-month-old daughter, their mother and a teenage relative.
Tla’amin sets sights on reclaiming village after 151 years

Tla’amin sets sights on reclaiming village after 151 years

"It’s like a long lost relative that’s there that we want to reunite with the family." ~ Dillon Johnson
B.C. and Ottawa announce $733M in federal health funding for province's seniors

B.C. and Ottawa announce $733M in federal health funding for province's seniors

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's seniors advocate welcomes newly announced federal funding for seniors' health care, and says she's particularly excited about the promise to support seniors at home.
Researchers investigate theory linking severe menopausal symptoms to dementia

Researchers investigate theory linking severe menopausal symptoms to dementia

CALGARY — A University of Calgary study is looking into whether severe symptoms of menopause can act as early warning signs for dementia. Dr.