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Hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver double, may hit $581M

Hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver double, may hit $581M

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event has more than doubled in the last two years.
Man charged with aggravated assault in one of two White Rock, B.C., stabbings: RCMP

Man charged with aggravated assault in one of two White Rock, B.C., stabbings: RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia homicide investigators say a man from Surrey has been charged with aggravated assault in relation to one of two stabbings in White Rock, B.C.
B.C. judge refuses to seal documents alleging RCMP bullying against Surrey police

B.C. judge refuses to seal documents alleging RCMP bullying against Surrey police

VANCOUVER — B.C. Supreme Court Justice Kevin Loo says court documents detailing alleged bullying and harassment of Surrey Police Service members by the RCMP shouldn't be kept from the public.
Alberta pulls funding help for low-income transit riders in Edmonton and Calgary

Alberta pulls funding help for low-income transit riders in Edmonton and Calgary

EDMONTON — The mayors of Alberta's two biggest cities say the province has pulled at least $12 million in funding meant to help low-income residents access public transit.
B.C. Conservatives' 'biological sex' sports bill is quickly quashed in legislature

B.C. Conservatives' 'biological sex' sports bill is quickly quashed in legislature

VICTORIA — A proposal by British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad to use "biological sex" to classify participants in publicly funded sports teams and events, effectively banning transgender athletes, didn't get to first base.
With portable toilets and barricades, Gaza protesters at UBC dig in for long haul

With portable toilets and barricades, Gaza protesters at UBC dig in for long haul

VANCOUVER — Pro-Palestinian protesters camped out at the University of British Columbia's Vancouver campus are bringing in water, food and other supplies in preparation to stay as long as it takes the school to accept their demands.
Grandparents, grandchild among 4 dead in wrong-way 401 pursuit crash

Grandparents, grandchild among 4 dead in wrong-way 401 pursuit crash

Two grandparents and their infant grandchild were killed on a busy stretch of Highway 401 on Monday night after a van being chased by police east of Toronto crashed while going the wrong way, causing a multi-vehicle collision.
Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews misses must-win Game 5 against Bruins

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews misses must-win Game 5 against Bruins

BOSTON — Auston Matthews was forced to watch with the Maple Leafs' season on the line.
Poilievre kicked out of Commons after calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'wacko'

Poilievre kicked out of Commons after calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'wacko'

OTTAWA — Testy exchanges between the prime minister and his chief opponent ended with the Opposition leader and one of his MPs being ejected from the House of Commons on Tuesday — and the rest of Conservative caucus walking out of the chamber in prot
Don Callis reluctantly returns to Winnipeg with All Elite Wrestling

Don Callis reluctantly returns to Winnipeg with All Elite Wrestling

Don Callis is considered one of the four greatest professional wrestlers to ever come out of Winnipeg, much to his chagrin.
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