Author Archives: Syndicated Content
What you need to know about new legislation that could expand First Nations status
OTTAWA - All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change status rules in the Indian Act to end what is known as the second-generation cutoff. But the Liberals say...
Mar 02, 2026
'I need to be better': Pettersson aims to rediscover his game for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - It's been two years since Elias Pettersson inked a whopping eight-year, US$92.8-million extension with the Vancouver Canucks. The Swedish centre admits he hasn't been the franchise star ex...
Mar 02, 2026
Sunwing says 'hearts are with families' affected by bus crash in Dominican
MONTREAL - Leigh Whiting says she booked a private van from Punta Cana International Airport to her hotel in the Dominican Republic instead of taking a bus shuttle that would have included extra stops...
Mar 02, 2026
Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to permanent daylight time
VICTORIA - British Columbia's southern population centres will be facing winter sunrises around 9 a.m. - and around 9:30 a.m. in the north - after the decision to adopt year-round daylight time, sprin...
Mar 02, 2026
Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The gunman who opened fire outside a crowded Texas bar and killed two college students in an attack that wounded 14 others had not been on the radar of authorities, federal and lo...
Mar 02, 2026
Winnipeg man charged with posing threats to prime minister, Jewish communities
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg man is facing charges after RCMP allege he posted multiple online threats targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney. RCMP say a national security investigation began in January into a...
Mar 02, 2026
Hoping to see the 'blood' moon eclipse? It may depend on where you live in Canada
Moongazers across Canada will be treated to a full lunar eclipse early on Tuesday, but not everyone will have the best seats in the house for the celestial show that's expected to turn the moon red. A...
Mar 02, 2026
B.C. court approves settlement in class-action lawsuit against Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $475,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer after star players, including Lionel Messi, were...
Mar 02, 2026
B.C. court approves settlement in class-action lawsuit against Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $475,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer after star players, including Lionel Messi, were...
Mar 02, 2026
New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer named NHL first star of the week
NEW YORK - New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer was named NHL first star of the week on Monday after leading all players with four goals last week. Schaefer, the top pick in last year's NHL ...
Mar 02, 2026