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Flags flying off the shelves amid Canadian patriotism fueled by Trump’s threats

Flags flying off the shelves amid Canadian patriotism fueled by Trump’s threats

Victoria’s Gord Morrison bought his first-ever Canadian flag three days ago.

Shirtless man bit BC Ferries worker after hopping food counter, union says

Shirtless man bit BC Ferries worker after hopping food counter, union says

From ‘giv’er’ to ‘freezie’: Online dictionary highlights uniquely Canadian terms

From ‘giv’er’ to ‘freezie’: Online dictionary highlights uniquely Canadian terms

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B.C. man sentenced to life for murder wins new trial over ‘intoxication’ defence

B.C. man sentenced to life for murder wins new trial over ‘intoxication’ defence

Orcas sharing prey with humans may be trying to learn ‘who we are,’ researcher says

Orcas sharing prey with humans may be trying to learn ‘who we are,’ researcher says

Leading B.C. clean tech firm calls for more funding for carbon capture

Leading B.C. clean tech firm calls for more funding for carbon capture

B.C. government gets report looking into safety at events after Lapu Lapu attack

B.C. government gets report looking into safety at events after Lapu Lapu attack

B.C. launches working group to address safety in supportive housing

B.C. launches working group to address safety in supportive housing

B.C. acupuncturist banned from practice for 30 years after sexual assault convictions

B.C. acupuncturist banned from practice for 30 years after sexual assault convictions

LNG being loaded on Asia-bound tanker docked in Kitimat, B.C.

LNG being loaded on Asia-bound tanker docked in Kitimat, B.C.

Video shows ‘brave little dog’ chasing bear out of B.C. backyard

Video shows ‘brave little dog’ chasing bear out of B.C. backyard

Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products

Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products

B.C. couple’s unusual honeymoon inspires enduring connection with family on cruiseOpens in new window

‘As Canadian as can be’: B.C. man creates giant poutine catapult

‘As Canadian as can be’: B.C. man creates giant poutine catapult

June 27, 2025 at 1:11PM EDT

‘The cutest thing in the world’: Baby peacock hatches from unusual egg found on B.C. playground

‘The cutest thing in the world’: Baby peacock hatches from unusual egg found on B.C. playground

June 25, 2025 at 5:23PM EDT

‘So low’: Nanaimo RCMP investigating theft of children’s skateboards, scooters

‘So low’: Nanaimo RCMP investigating theft of children’s skateboards, scooters

Man arrested after ‘extremely violent incident’ in Nanaimo, B.C.

Man arrested after ‘extremely violent incident’ in Nanaimo, B.C.

Vancouver man fined $80K for unlicensed property managementOpens in new window

B.C. Realtor who ‘intentionally undermined’ client has licence cancelled, must pay $120K

B.C. Realtor who ‘intentionally undermined’ client has licence cancelled, must pay $120K

June 20, 2025 at 6:35PM EDT

Tenants rally to stop ‘profit-motivated’ eviction of East Vancouver senior

Tenants rally to stop ‘profit-motivated’ eviction of East Vancouver senior

June 11, 2025 at 7:42PM EDT

Canucks acquire forward Ilya Safonov from Blackhawks for future considerationsOpens in new window

Victoria police seek identity of ‘person of interest’ after vehicle theft

Victoria police seek identity of ‘person of interest’ after vehicle theft

June 28, 2025 at 7:32PM EDT

Hudson’s Bay landlords don’t want Liu to move in, but retailer still has a shot

Hudson’s Bay landlords don’t want Liu to move in, but retailer still has a shot

June 28, 2025 at 1:24PM EDT

Road trip? Weird and wonderful structures across CanadaOpens in new window

New list reveals top 100 restaurants for outdoor diningOpens in new window

Toronto Pride Parade 2025Opens in new window

A Toronto condo is now Canada's tallest building. Here is a closer lookOpens in new window

Amid calls for separation, Alberta’s new referendum rules set to formally take effect

Amid calls for separation, Alberta’s new referendum rules set to formally take effect

As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own.

There’s no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault

There’s no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault

Video shows man throwing teen’s mountain bike off bridge on B.C. trail

Video shows man throwing teen’s mountain bike off bridge on B.C. trail

Vaughan, Ont., man charged after allegedly uttering threats at youth soccer game

Vaughan, Ont., man charged after allegedly uttering threats at youth soccer game

Pet abandonments in Quebec used to spike around Canada Day; now they’re year-round

Pet abandonments in Quebec used to spike around Canada Day; now they’re year-round

What you need to know about Ontario’s summer health risks

What you need to know about Ontario’s summer health risks

‘It’s a privilege to live here’: What this Canada Day means for new citizens

‘It’s a privilege to live here’: What this Canada Day means for new citizens

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Metro Vancouver gas prices fall ahead of Canada Day

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‘A no-brainer’: Some bosses happily giving staff Monday off along with Canada DayOpens in new window

Listeria concerns prompt mushroom recall in Ontario, QuebecOpens in new window

Don’t pour that pickle juice down the drain. It’s a cocktail darlingOpens in new window

Tracking wildfire hotspots, smoke forecasts and air quality across CanadaOpens in new window

Canada was once the number-one buyer of U.S. wines. Since the trade war, that’s changedOpens in new window

Here’s what’s open and closed on Canada DayOpens in new window

New cervical cancer screenings could avoid Pap test: researchersOpens in new window

‘Zombie firms’: Hudson’s Bay among Canadian businesses that are ‘severe drag’ to economyOpens in new window

The Spanish town where locals soak each other with wineOpens in new window

10-year-old Ontario girl wins World Ninja League title, a Canadian firstOpens in new window

Canada is cutting down on eligibility for student work permits. Here’s what to knowOpens in new window

Hate toward South Asians ‘skyrocketing’ in Canada, report saysOpens in new window

With Canada Day approaching, one survey asks how proud Canadians feelOpens in new window

Windows’ infamous ‘blue screen of death’ will soon turn blackOpens in new window

Has Donald Trump and the U.S. tariffs created a surge of Canadian patriotism? We want to hear from youOpens in new window

Canadian average earnings outpacing inflation, Statistics Canada reportsOpens in new window

James Moore: Replenish your mind with these reads over the summerOpens in new window

Border agency investigating dozens of cases of potential Iranian officials allowed into CanadaOpens in new window

Minister calls for wartime effort to build infrastructureOpens in new window

Next year’s census to include sexual orientation question: StatCanOpens in new window